Go East to Go West: 5 Western Adventures for Seattle-Area Families
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Wagon ride at K-Diamond-K Guest Ranch
Republic, Wash.
About two hours from Winthrop, the county seat of Ferry County hosts its share of western experiences. Immerse your family in horseback riding, cattle drives and more at K-Diamond-K Guest Ranch. From your arrival tour on a wagon pulled by Belgian draft horses to cookouts over a campfire, the Konz family keeps the Old West traditions alive for guests.
Prospectors’ Days in June is Ferry County’s signature summer event designed to celebrate the area’s mining roots. Typically the event includes live music, a gold rush run and other activities — check the link for updates nearer to the dates. Be sure to check the website for upcoming 2023 dates.
At Stonerose’s Boot Hill (the name for cemeteries where gunfighters were buried) fossil site, you can dig for fossils where miners in the early 1900s mined for gold and other minerals. Early prospectors found fossils during their search for gold, which links what you may discover to the mining history of Republic.
Where to stay: K-Diamond-K Guest Ranch, Prospector Inn or Winchester RV Park & Campground in Republic
Where to eat: The Knotty Pine or Esther’s Restaurant
More ideas: Check out the Republic, Wash. visitors’ bureau.
Next up: Sandpoint, Idaho
