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DIRT TOYS MAY 2014 43 Okanogan Country Elevation 840 feet (Okanogan); 6,135 feet (Buck Mountain) Full Service Town Okanogan, Omak, Winthrop Nearest Airport Wenatchee (91.6 miles from Okanogan) Getting Started Okanogan Country (888-431-3080 or www. okanogancountry.com) Getting There Okanogan Country trails are spread all across Okanogan County and there are several access points to the trails. As mentioned in the story, we started in the town of Okanogan, which is located on Highway 215, which mirrors U.S. Highway 97/State Highway 20, across the Okanogan River. Getting Around There are several dealerships in the area. We would again like to give a shout out to Xtreme Powersports in Okanogan (www.shopxtremepowersports.net/) for loaning us a Commander to use for the day. Bedding Down There are several lodging options in the area. Camping is also available. The Okanogan Country website has a complete list of all the options available. Eating Out There are lots of dining options as well in the area. We had lunch at Sit 'n Bull Bar and Grill on Main Street in Con- conully and had an excellent meal. We've eaten at Sit 'n Bull a couple of times before while on a snowmobile trip to Okanogan Country and have always had a good meal there. (top opposite page) The views from atop Buck Mountain Lookout are absolutely stunning. This is looking west toward the snow-capped Cascade Range. (lower left opposite page) We passed the former mining town of Ruby on our way from Conconully to Okanogan. (lower middle opposite page) Heavy spring runoff a couple of years ago turned this little feeder creek into a raging stream that washed trees and boulders down the mountain. Cuts have been made in the larger downed trees to allow a trail through the area. (left) The trails led us through heavily forested areas as well as more open areas where the sun streaked down through the trees. (above) Buck Mountain Lookout, elevation 6,135 feet, where you can see for miles in any direction.