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Odessa Washington Tourism |
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Odessa is in the center of the Channeled Scablands, a vast and spectacular region surrounded by the Columbia River on the west and the south, the Palouse Hills on the east and Lake Roosevelt on the north, a 6,000 square mile area where fantastic floods of lava and tremendous floods of water have combined to create a landscape like no other.To the west is Grand Coulee, through which a tourist can view the Coulee Dam, still holding the distinction of being the largest structure man has built. Lake Roosevelt, created by the dam, offers limitless opportunities for water sports and relaxation. You can rent a houseboat, water-ski or fish. Swimming and camping are other diversions. Among the highlights of a visit in the Channeled Scablands are the Odessa Craters, unusual formations of mysterious origin. One of these, Cache Crater, is especially interesting for visitors. It is easily accessible beside State Highway 21 seven miles north of Odessa. Odessa is a festival town. In fact, there is more action in Odessa during the “Deutschesfest” festival, held the third week in September than any other time, although the “Spring Fling” held the last Saturday in April offers visitors a wide variety of activities, including a nationally recognized quilt show with over 130 quilts on display, a wild horse adoption sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management at nearby Lakeview Ranch, a trout fishing pond for young and old, arts and crafts, and many more activities for the entire family. There are many recreational activities to enjoy while visiting Odessa. |
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