Okanogan Country Art Trail | Columbia to Grand Coulee

South entrance to town, designed and constructed by Roger Howe

In 1967 the town of Pateros was intentionally flooded by the creation of the Wells Dam on the Columbia River. To honor the memory of old Pateros, still missed by some residents, Beyer designed a sculpture depicting fish swimming in a circle over the town buildings.

Library Mall, Pateros - Depicts the Pateros rapids prior to the dam. circa 1912.

The Pateros Museum at City Hall was converted from an old Fire Hall in 2009. It features educational outlooks on the city and it's history and includes a fire exhibit honoring the resiliance of the town after the devestation faced in the 2014 Carlton Complex Fires. 

"The mission of the Fort Okanogan Interpretive Center is to promote an understanding and appreciation for the rich history of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, specifically that relating to the Okanogan Tribe and the fur trade industry in Washington State, through interpretation, preservation, public programs, changing exhibits, school tours and hands on educational activities"

13 sycamore trees were transformed into sculptures in the city of Bridgeport along Foster Creek Avenue. The trees, planted over 50 years ago, were diseased & dying and rather than removing them, town officials instead hired chainsaw sculptor Jacob Lucas to transform the trees into wooden works of art.

The labyrinth is in the shape of a 150-foot mourning dove, and includes a water feature. The Native American story of Salmon and Mourning Dove are described. Nearby view the 225-foot Salmon Maze.

The Dry Falls Visitor/ Interpretive Center features indoor exhibits educating visitors on the Ice Age and how flooding formed the geological wonder below.

The sculpture is located at Columbia River Inn

Welcome to Eastern Washington State's Recreation Capital - the Grand Coulee Dam Area, presented by the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce. Shop, dine and stay in the famous Grand Coulee Dam Area for a truly memorable experience. 

Enjoy year-round fishing on Banks Lake, Lake Roosevelt, Lake Rufus Woods, or one of the numerous smaller lakes in the area. Experience a scenic hike through Northrup Canyon or to the top of stunning Steamboat Rock, view all sorts of wildlife & birds, take a turn at the skateboard park, take a bicycling trip along the Columbia River, enjoy boating on all of the open water in the region, go swimming and water skiing, golf 9 or 18 holes and take in simply gorgeous sunsets on the magnificent Coulee Walls. And don't miss the laser light show, broadcast every evening between Memorial Day and September 30 onto the mile-wide face of the Grand Coulee Dam! For indoor fun, learn about the history of the region at the Visitor's Center and the Colville Tribal Museum, play your favorite casino game or enjoy a great meal at one of the area's restaurants.

Grand Coulee Dam Sculpture by Richard Beyer.

Grand Coulee Dam, one of the largest structures built by mankind, is the largest hydropower producer for the country.

Open 8:30AM to 5:00PM daily, tours available by appointment.