Tri-Cities Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 61) You Know? Did When hiking Badger Mountain, the elevation gain is about 800 feet from the base to summit and sagebrush is the tallest plant, so views are unimpeded. In fact, the top of Badger affords spectacular vistas of the Tri-Cities and Columbia, Yakima, and Snake River valleys. See page 19 for more information. Lewis and Clark formed camp in present-day Tri-Cities, October 16-18, 1805 on their way to the Pacific Ocean, and again on their return-trip home, April 27-29, 1806. See page 20 for more information. There are more than 150 wineries within a one-hour drive of the Tri-Cities. See pages 28-31 for more information. The Tri-Cities is home to professional symphony, ballet, and theater groups. See page 24 for more information. www.winecountrycreations.com There are three professional sports teams in the Tri-Cities. The Tri-City Americans hockey team plays at the Toyota Center in Kennewick, as does the Tri-Cities Fever, a professional indoor football team. The Tri-City Dust Devils, the Colorado Rockies baseball farm team, plays in Pasco. See page 15 for more information. Each of the three cities has its own historic district. The Hanford Reach is the only freeflowing, non-tidal stretch of the Columbia River remaining in the United States. See page 21 for more information. Rattlesnake Mountain is a treeless mountain that sits slightly lower than the Snoqualmie Summit in the Washington Cascades. ATERFORD PLACE, a community of luxury waterfront condominium living, sets a new standard in home design and carefree living in the Northwest. Parks, jogging/bike paths, shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and entertainment are all within walking distance. You’ll enjoy great weather, world-class wineries, fantastic golf courses, and access to the magnificent Columbia River. The Residents’ Club offers a private and all-encompassing environment catering to its residents. For further information on Waterford Place contact: Toby Bouchey • Kennewick, WA 509.737.3110 tbouchey@cbadams.com 509.539.3232 www.TobyBouchey.com www.waterfordplacehomes.com www.VisitTri-Cities.com (800) 254-5824 or (509) 735-8486 61 http://winecountrycreations.com http://www.waterfordplacehomes.com http://www.waterfordplacehomes.com http://www.TobyBouchey.com http://www.VisitTri-Cities.com
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