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Explore the Tri-Cities where over 300 sun-filled days offer visitors a year-round outdoor paradise. Houseboating offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the gorgeous rivers with the option of experiencing other events unique to the Tri-Cities area. Read more to find out what the Columbia Valley has to offer!
COLUMBIA and SNAKE RIVER
The Snake River is the largest and longest tributary of the Columbia River (which is the largest North American River that empties into the Pacific Ocean). The river is 1,040 miles long and provides a pristine opportunity for boating, houseboating, skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, and many other recreational activities.
The Columbia River is the largest hydroelectric power producing river on the entire continent of North America. Over it's length, there are fourteen different hydroelectric dams that span the width of the river and produce power. The river starts in Canada and flows south into and through Washington State before emptying into the Pacific Ocean. More than 40 percent of the wheat that is exported from the United States travels by barge down the Columbia River. This river is one of the most used and needed resources in the Pacific Northwest because of it's power production, transportation, commerce, and recreation.
WINE and VINEYARD TOURS
The Tri-Cities is the heart of Washington Wine Country! Sharing the same latitude as the world-famous Burgundy and Bordeaux regions of France, the Columbia Valley has the perfect soil conditions and temperature for making great wines. Take a tour to one of the 160 area wineries while on your houseboating adventure and experience our intimate world-class wineries for yourself!
TRI-CITIES COLUMBIA CUP BOAT RACES
2011 marks the 46th annual running of the Columbia Cup for Unlimited Hydroplanes. Held annually the last weekend in July, this high speed action on the water and in the air takes place at Columbia Park in Kennewick. The boat races are the main attraction of the Water Follies Festivities. Also known as thunderboats, the hydroplane when travelling at full speed on the water are held primarily aloft by a principle known as 'planing'. Only a tiny fraction of the hull actually touches the water!
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES
It's no doubt the Tri-Cities has an exceptional climate so naturally, golf is one of our most popular sports. Seven beautiful courses and two championship putting courses dot the Valley to challenge the most experienced golfer as well as the beginner.
With so much to do in such a beautiful area, you may never want to leave! Experience the Tri-Cities in a whole new way aboard a luxury craft from River Ranch Houseboats- your exclusive houseboat company in the Columbia Valley! Book your vacation today by calling (877)277-6111.