Spokane Hoopfest

What is Spokane Hoopfest? Basically, it’s an outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament. It’s also a dynamic downtown festival that celebrates athleticism, fair play and community involvement. Spokane Hoopfest Association also provides charitable support through distribution of profits to Special Olympics and basketball-related activities. For more information, visit www.spokanehoopfest.net.

Ironman Coeur day Alene
On June 24, 2007, in Coeur day Alene, Idaho, tri-athletes from around the world will gather for the annual Ironman event. They will swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles (an entire marathon). For more information, visit http://www.ironmancda.com.

NHRA World Finals
The middle stop on the National Hot Rod Association’s long-running and highly-publicized Western Swing is the venerable and breathtaking Pacific Raceways, Home of the NHRA World Finals. Nestled in the shadow of majestic Mount Rainier, Pacific Raceways is surrounded by gargantuan pine trees, which assist these high-horsepower hot rods by emitting tons of power-enhancing oxygen. It’s a wild ride you won’t want to miss. For more information, visit http://www.pacificraceways.com.

Lilac Bloomsday Run
It wouldn’t be spring in Spokane without the annual Lilace Bloomsday Run. It all began on May 1, 1977, when over a thousand runners participated in the inaugural race. Five years later, the event added prize money for top runners and wheelchair racers. Bloomsday, which consistently attracts the world’s top competitors, is a member of the ARRA and PRRO Circuits of major U.S. running events. For more information, visit http://www.bloomsdayrun.org.

Lilac Festival
The 69th Annual Lilac Festival will take place in May, 2007. Designed to showcase and celebrate Spokane, the Festival will feature six princesses and a queen, the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade along with the President’s Dinner and Royalty Lunch. And, of course, lots and lots of lilacs. For more information, visit www.lilacfestival.org/index.asp.

Spokane Convention Center
Just about every event under the sun can be found shining brightly at the Spokane Convention Center. On tap for 2007 are the Bridal Festival, the State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships, the Spokane Golf Show and the Western Wildlife and Art Show. For more information and schedules, visit www.spokanecenter.com.

Tacoma Convention Center
Sporting continuous glass walls and breathtaking views, the world-class Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center is an upscale, affordable and attractive space. Situated just south of Seattle, Tacoma is new high-tech center offers meeting planners an ideal option for Northwest conferences and events. For more information, visit www.tacomaconventioncenter.com

Auburn Veterans Day Parade
Auburn has hosted the Veterans Parade since 1965. The 2006 parade, which honored Pearl Harbor survivors, featured 200 units, including 20 marching bands, drill teams, flyover, honor guard, military units, military vehicles and jeeps, as well as veterans’s units. For more information, visit www.auburnwa.gov/index.asp

Location. Half an hour from the Canadian border and a mere 30 miles from Winthrop, Washington, the Best Western Peppertree Omak Inn is ideally located for guests to enjoy top outdoor activities in beautiful eastern Washington. Whether you are an avid hunter, fisher, or enjoy winter sports, the Peppertree Omak Inn is the perfect starting point to experience everything that this scenic area has to offer.

• Okanogan Bingo Casino - 2 miles
• Omak Stampede - 1 mile
• Okanogan rodeos - 1 mile
• Indian Encampment - 1 mile
• Colville Confederated Tribes - 1 mile
• Performing Arts Center Omak - 2 miles
• City of Conconully - 4 miles
• Okanogan Estate & Vineyards - 4 miles
• Okanogan County Fair - 4 miles
• Agri-plex - 4 miles
• Okanogan County Sports Complex - 4 miles
• Loup Loup Ski Bowl - 10 miles
• City of Twisp - 30 miles
• City of Winthrop - 30 miles

Services and Features. Start your mornings off right by taking advantage of the Best Western Peppertree Omak Inn’s complimentary breakfast. It features a wide variety of both hot and cold selections - enjoy egg soufflés, Belgian waffles and a wide variety of cold cereals - just to name a few of our delectable choices. For beverages, coffee and an assortment of teas are available to guests.

Accommodations.The benefits of the Best Western Peppertree hotel are not limited to beautiful rooms. In addition, our guests receive complimentary high-speed internet access, deluxe breakfast, daily newspapers, and cable television. Our welcoming staff is there to assist you with any questions or concerns that you might have during your time in Omak.

• Flat screen TVs
• Free high-speed internet access
• Data ports
• Microwaves and refrigerators
• Complimentary local calls
• Wake-up calls
• Iron/ ironing boards
• Coffee/ tea maker, along with complimentary coffee and tea
• Hairdryer

Specials & Packages. The Best Western Peppertree Omak Inn offers several vacation packages so you can maximize your visit. Whether you are in the area to hunt, fish, pamper yourself, see the diverse wildlife, or try your luck at a tribal casino, an ideal package awaits you.

• Washington State Stay and Play casino package
• Washington State Spa package
• Washington State Shopping package
• Washington State Hunting/Snowmobiling package
• Washington State Fishing package

Silverwood Theme Park

Silverwood is the Northwest’s largest theme park. Discover more than 60 rides, shows and attractions everything from an unbelievable underground roller coaster and gigantic wave pool to live stage performances and an oh-so-cool ice show. Great food and fun games also await you at Silverwood in
Idaho about 30 miles from Washington State Best Western Peppertree Liberty Lake Inn. For more information, visit www.silverwoodthemepark.com/index.html.

Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located on a breathtaking campus in Cheney, Washington, 17 miles from Spokane and close to both the Best Western Peppertree Liberty Lake Inn and Best Western Peppertree Airport Inn. More than 9,500 students attend this well-respected institution of higher learning that offers nearly 200 fields of study. The school’s mission is simple, yet pertinent focus on career preparation with a strong underpinning in the liberal arts. For more information, visit www.ewu.edu/Home.xml.

Six Flags Wild Waves & Enchanted Village

The whole family will be enchanted by the awesome thrills, chills and good old-fashioned fun that can be had around every corner at this terrific theme park near the Best Western Peppertree Auburn Inn. Experience amazing rides like Timberhawk, a 50-mile-per-hour wooden roller coaster, as well as attractions like Wild Waves, the Northwest largest water park. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/parks/enchantedvillage/ParkInfo/index.asp.

Silverwood is the Northwest’s largest theme park. Discover more than 60 rides, shows and attractions are everything from an unbelievable underground roller coaster and gigantic wave pool to live stage performances and an oh-so-cool ice show. Great food and fun games also await you at Silverwood in Idaho near Liberty Lake, Washington. For more information, visit www.silverwoodthemepark.com/index.html.

Sporting continuous glass walls and breathtaking views, the world-class Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center is an upscale, affordable and attractive space. Situated just south of Seattle, Tacoma is new high-tech center offers meeting planners an ideal option for Northwest conferences and events. For more information, visit www.tacomaconventioncenter.com.

• Qualchan Hills (Spokane) www.golflink.com/golf-courses/golf-course.asp?course=14356.
• Indian Canyon (Spokane) www.spokanegolf.org.
• Washington National Golf Course (Auburn) www.washingtonnationalgolfclub.com.
• Elk Run (Auburn) www.elkrungolf.com.

Meadow wood (Liberty Lake) www.meadowwoodgolf.com/index.html.

Northern Quest Casino, a Kalispel Tribal Enterprise, is located just 10 minutes west of downtown Spokane in Airway Heights. Open 24 hours a day, the action-packed casino offers more than 1,200 state-of-the-art video lottery terminals, including progressives. Plus, you will enjoy 30 top-of-the-line table games, including Blackjack, Craps, Spanish 21. Let it Ride and Mini Baccarat. For more information, visit www.northernquest.com.