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Mtn-view Getaway w/ Spacious Deck in Republic!

3.0 star property
Republic
Mtn-view Getaway w/ Spacious Deck in Republic!

Lake-view 4-season Retreat in Republic!

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Republic
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Great Getaway and nature views "
United States
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Lake-view 4-season Retreat in Republic!

Rural Kettle Falls Bunkhouse w/ Airstrip & Trails!

3.0 star property
Kettle Falls
Rural Kettle Falls Bunkhouse w/ Airstrip & Trails!

Kettle Falls Home w/ River Valley Mtn Views!

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Kettle Falls
Kettle Falls Home w/ River Valley Mtn Views!
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Nestled where the Columbia River once thundered through dramatic falls, this historic town offers excellent fishing and camping at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Explore the St. Paul's Mission and Heritage Center to understand local indigenous history, then grab homemade pie at the Northern Ales brewery after a day outdoors.

Back in 1980, Ryan Lake and its adjacent campgrounds and wilderness area was supposed to lie outside the predicted blast zone for the impending eruption of Mount St. Helens. The lake lies a bit more than twelve miles from the mountain, and geologists had designated only 10-mile radius as a "red zone" around the volcano.

But volcanoes don't consult with geologists before cracking open their domes.  So, on May 18th of that year, when St. Helens finally erupted, the effects of the blast were felt well beyond their predicted radius.  And Ryan Lake was not spared.

Sadly, three campers backpacking through the local complex of trails did not make it out in time.

Today, the area around Ryan Lake remains much as it was immediately after the blast.  Toppled trees are everywhere.  There is thick ash underfoot, and wherever you walk on the short six-tenths of a mile trail around the lake, you will see evidence of that day.

The grounds have been turned into a self-guided interpretative center.  There are signs along the way to inform visitors of the extent of the devastation (one sign sits by a a tree stump, which, turned over on its side, is twelve feet high).

But the signs also outline the forest's ongoing recovery, and the efforts to aid that recovery by the Forest Service, volunteers, and even the timber industry itself.

Nowhere, though, will you see mentioned the three individuals who lost their lives here some thirty-five years ago.  But when you visit, you'll be walking in their footsteps.   

It is a magnificent place, full of wild beauty and the evidence of nature's ferocious power.  And for those three people, who must have loved the wilderness as much as any of us who walk there, I can think of no more fitting memorial.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Kettle Falls?
Relaxation is a breeze in 3-star hotels in Kettle Falls. As well as pleasant surroundings, these more economical properties come with a range of welcome amenities like free WiFi, in-room coffee maker and on-site gym. A 4-star hotel offers a more refined ambience with upmarket features such as an on-site spa center, outdoor or indoor swimming pool and bigger rooms. No matter your desired hotel style or how much you want to spend, we have a perfect fit for you.
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One of the benefits of staying at a motel around Kettle Falls is budget-friendly rates. This means extra bucks in your pocket for activities and tours. Often positioned near airports and major roads, and with on-site parking, this property style is popular among road trippers. When you stay at a 3-star hotel, you'll get more than just comfortable accommodations to kick back in. You'll also usually have access to amenities like business services and a lobby.

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