The Dry Falls Visitor Center sits at the edge of one of the most striking landscapes in Washington State. From this vantage point, it tells the story of the Ice Age floods that carved the cliffs of the lower Grand Coulee. Built in 1965, the visitor center serves as a gateway to this geologic landmark […]
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Bigfoot: Out of the forest and into the desert
*This story is both fact and fiction. Long, long ago a bigfoot was walking through the forest with his companions. The group decided to take a rest for a meal, when our hero – we will call him Henry – fell asleep. While this may not be a problem for small things, like mice or […]
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
Birthdays are a time of celebration and reflection. Venue Magazine encourages you, this year, to celebrate the 250 years of the United States of America’s history. What does the promise of America mean to you? Do you believe in its opportunities? Its strength? Do you travel and appreciate its purple mountains and amber waves of […]
Message from the President
As we head into another glorious spring here in the Big Bend country, I’d like to remind everyone about all the wonderful museums we have in our area. Many of these museums and communities are planning extra displays and events to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. I hope everyone takes this opportunity to learn about […]
FEATURE: It’s time to get active: and it’s better with friends
After a long day of work, there is nothing better to look forward to than going home to scroll on your phone. Kidding – there is nothing exciting about that. The good news is that all over the Basin there are opportunities for adults to play. From gardening to speed puzzling to water aerobics and […]
From first catches to record breakers: Triple Fish is back in 2026
Last April, the shoreline at Coulee Playland Resort was alive with laughter, wide eyes, and tangled fishing lines. Over 200 rainbow trout had just been released into netted enclosures on Banks Lake — thanks to the generous support of Pacific Seafood — and for dozens of kids, it was their first-ever fish. That was Funday Friday, the kickoff to […]