Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
LINCOLN COUNTY – When the dust settles and the smoke clears (literally), fall will have descended upon the vast wheat fields of Lincoln County. Tree leaves will go from a dark green to a bevy of orange, red and yellow colors before ultimately meeting their cold-weather demise.
Though the weather maybe be turning from heat rays of sun to cold winds of fall and winter soon, there are still a number of activities to do in Lincoln County…or wherever one finds themselves…come autumn. Here are seven ideas for keeping busy this fall.
Hunt and fish
Lincoln County falls in District 2 of the state’s hunting lands, and its vast acreage and many lakes leads to opportunities for nabbing a buck with a rifle or bow, or enjoying a peaceful, nippy Saturday morning on the water trying to catch a bass. The peace can only be matched by the rage of one’s fishing buddy when he loses his bait with no catch to accompany the sacrifice.
Prime fishing locations can be found up near Lake Roosevelt, Fishtrap Lake east of Sprague or Coffeepot Lake northeast of Odessa. A hunting guide ran in the Sept. 10 issue of The Times.
Pick apples
After all, it is what Washington is known for, outside of the rain that is unfairly labeled to the whole state when really it concentrates on the bustle of Seattle.
Finding the nearest apple orchard with a spouse or significant other can prove to be a romantic activity. Picking a juicy fruit off the branches with the kids could tear them off their smartphones into the outdoors (okay, that might be a stretch). If the children resist, perhaps an apple pie bribe could prove effective. In the end, it’s another excuse to get outside.
Apples can also be used to make apple butter. Ronda Blais Cadell, a member of a Davenport community Facebook page, listed making apple butter as one of her favorite autumn activities.
Organize a flag
football game
Friday night lights may be mostly extinguished across the state, but that doesn’t mean one couldn’t wrangle up a few (or few dozen) of their closest friends and organize a spirited flag football game on a brisk Saturday or Sunday morning. Make your own house rules, but two feet in bounds as a completed catch is a strongly encouraged guideline.
Flags can usually be found at a sporting goods store, Fred Meyer or other large chain store for under 20 dollars. Two-hand touch football is an excellent alternative if flags aren’t obtainable by kickoff.
Visit a museum
School is a bit weird this fall, to put it lightly, but why not use the unusual circumstances to learn more about local history? Museums offer a great educational opportunity for students and adults alike, and there are a few options in Lincoln County.
Learn about the rich history of railroads and trains in the Northwest at the Inland Northwest Rail Museum in Reardan. Check out county history and artifacts at Lincoln County Museum in Davenport. Check out some antique cars at The Studebaker Garage in Harrington. No matter the location, one is guaranteed to learn something new.
Check out a book from your local library
Continuing the educational theme, why not use the earlier sunsets and colder weather to start a new adventure with a mystery novel or learn about a historical figure with a biography? One can choose from a variety of genres at a local library. They can be found in Reardan, Davenport, Harrington, Odessa and Sprague. Call for current hours.
Prepare for Halloween
Halloween is over a month away, but it’s never to early to carve pumpkins, pick out a creative costume and decorate the house for everyone’s favorite spooky night. Davenport Facebook member Zia Freeman said decorating for Halloween in early October is one of her favorite autumn pastimes. Just make sure to keep the pranks legal.
Support a local business
Local county businesses tend to be on the smaller side, and 2020 has been a rough year for those restaurants, mom and pop shops and other small businesses alike. Using an extra dollar or two to get takeout from a Davenport restaurant or a coffee at a stand in Reardan or Harrington could help those restaurant owners maintain their livelihoods.
Drew Lawson is the editor of the Davenport Times. He is a graduate of Eastern Washington University.
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