Smoke jumping is a method of firefighting that involves parachuting out of a plane into a rural area to tackle a forest fire before it gets out of control. It's hard to avoid feeling humbled by the heroic exploits of the people who have been trained to do it.
The Methow Valley is often seen as the birthplace of modern smoke jumping (which was pioneered in the 1930s); you can tour the base, halfway between Winthrop and Twisp.
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Buckner Orchard is one of the Stehekin area's oldest homesteads and makes for a refreshing walk; pick up a self-guided-tour brochure near the historic…
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It's hard to differentiate the reconstructed buildings in the museum from the rest of Winthrop, such is the town's eerie authenticity. However, the museum…
Confluence Gallery & Art Center
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This community art gallery mounts some great exhibitions, from painting and sculpture to installations.
3.88 MILES
It's hard to differentiate the reconstructed buildings in the museum from the rest of Winthrop, such is the town's eerie authenticity. However, the museum…
2. Confluence Gallery & Art Center
4.39 MILES
This community art gallery mounts some great exhibitions, from painting and sculpture to installations.
26.32 MILES
Buckner Orchard is one of the Stehekin area's oldest homesteads and makes for a refreshing walk; pick up a self-guided-tour brochure near the historic…