I don't know about you, but I'm a fan of dam overlooks. They're a nice way to safely view a marvel…read moreof civil and structural engineering, but from a safe distance. And this dam overlook is no exception. With sweeping views up and down the Columbia River, a trail, interpretive signage, a display of ancient hieroglyphs and even a ginormous dam turbine there is literally something for every dam visitor. With plenty of dam parking, a large dam restroom facility and several lovely places for a dam picnic the Wells overlook is more than just an interesting dam stop - it doubles as a rest area and a place to stretch the ol' legs while driving through the Okanagan.

Wells Dam is an impressive presence in Douglas County in Washington and tourists as well as locals…read moreuse the Wells Reservoir for fishing, hiking, boating and camping. This review is for the recreation area just off SR 20 as I desperately needed a place to use the bathroom after a very long drive. The Wells Dam serves a source of hydroelectric energy and can pass a flood of over 8,800,000 gallons of water per second! It is also an important project that ensures the safe passage of migrating Salmon and Steelhead through the dams and has a fish ladder that allows them to get to the other side. It also allows scientists to catch some for studying (and maybe eating as well). The Wells Dam project also dedicates its time to hatching/breeding a variety of fish such as land-locked Chinook, White Sturgeon, Trout and Kokanee. It was deserted when we got there on a weekday around noon and there was a nice parking lot, a clean bathroom (hooray!), donated doggie bags for scooping your dog's poop, an impressive view of the dam and the surroundings and lots of signage. A lot of money and thought went into this rest stop for tourists and/or locals frequenting the area. It would be a nice place for a picnic under their pavilions for a quick lunch, a bathroom break in clean non-porta potty toilet, a photo op and a bit of history to help fill your afternoon with memories.

In my initial contact with Mike this week, he was extremely knowledgeable. I'm now planning a fly…read morefishing trip to a special creek in E. Wash with him.

Our guide Mike was the consummate professional guide, putting us "on the trout ". We will be sure…read moreto use Mike from WFCo the next time we hit the Yakima. Cheers

The park is kept very clean. The trailer spots are groomed with plenty of tent space. The trailer…read morespots are convenient to the public restrooms/showers. The camp hosts rake and clean up each area after the campers vacate each spot.

The park was nice but we didn't realize our American the beautiful pass wouldn't work, just tried…read moreusing the restroom before we left and the rangers got super aggressive and called backup, kept threatening us with fines and being overall horrible. Really ruined whatever beauty this place had going for it, Wenatchee River county park is much better.

Another amazing trip with Don. This guy knows his stuff. 19 HUGE sockeye in a morning of…read morefishing!!!! My girls had an amazing time. I will definitely be coming back w him. I didn't see another boat catch close to what we did

From the owner: Don Talbot's Fishing Guide Service specializes in Upper Columbia River salmon fishing, Vernita…read moreSalmon Fishing, Lake Wenatchee Sockeye Fishing, Brewster Sockeye Fishing, and Lake Chelan Kokanee Fishing are most of my locations.

Brad knows where to go and what gear to use. We caught our limit in the first hour on the water!read more

Brad was amazing as a guide. We went out with 2 dads, and 3 kids (3,5, and 8). Brad was kind and…read morepatient with the kids and out us on the money. 5 limits of walleye in 3 and a half hours! Incredible day of fishing! Brad was personable and took the time to walk the kids through everything including a nearby eagles nest. We had an incredible day and the kids won't stop talking about it. Can't wait to go out with Brad again!

Amazing place. BUUUTTTT. the mid-30yr old was a complete asshole. Also, the elderly gentleman…read more(Phillip?), gray and dark hair didn't even want to talk to customers (we're annoying, apparently), another amazing gentleman ended up helping me. The elderly gentleman that is amazing, has a smallish silver beard. Find him, talk to not many other employees. He's knowledgeable and wants the best service for the customers. Without HIM, I would have NOT spent $400, I would have walked out.

Fantastic location. It's quite a bit of 'organized chaos' inside the store, but all of the…read moreassociates are kind and attentive to help you find whatever is needed. There are rare toys and hunting equipment not found in other locations. I would say this is a must visit location if you are looking for toys in Wenatchee, WA, highly recommended.

Staff in firearms is, at best, mediocre!! Not very knowledgeable! I only buy if I can't find it…read moreelsewhere. Very little ammo selection in store. You have to order ammo many times

If you've been to one Sportsman's you've been to them all. I don't really even remember where this…read moreone's at. Based on the picture. I'm going to say this was somewhere near Leavenworth Washington as I just did an improv hike and I needed a Camelback and a whistle / fire starter. Clearly I'm a fan of Sportsmans, as I tracked one down and bought my needed items from them.

Every part of our trip was carefully planned. We were put in the right place at the right time with…read morethe right bait. Everything on the boat was top of the line; Austin was very professional, had productive tactics for catching and was encouraging to every skill level. We couldn't keep the fish out of the boat! Got our limit in record time, and what a treat that the only thing I had to worry about was reeling in the fish. He even cleaned and prepared the salmon so at the end of the day I went home with bags of nicely cut fillets! This was my second trip with Austin's Northwest Adventures and after seeing some of the other's out there I can say with confidence that I will be back and not fish with another guide. He gave detailed instructions, told jokes and made the whole trip a fun experience. Fishing Austin's boat is the way to go if you want to catch fish and have a great time doing it!

From the owner: Salmon, sturgeon,steelhead,walleye,Trophy Kokanee,rainbow trout Astoria, Columbia river,…read morefishing,Leavenworth,lake Roosevelt, sockeye salmon, spring chinook, summer chinook, fall chinook, alaska, coho salmon, guided fishing trip, teaching fishing techniques

Easy seamless fun day on the river!…read more Very organized. Great for large or small groups-family. Price is right. Plenty of onsite parking for $10.

My entire family agreed this was the highlight of our summer trip! We went during 105 degree…read moreweather and the water was so refreshing (just be sure to use sunblock!). Online reservations/waiver were easy to complete, parking was $10 for their reserved lot. Floating the river is now a must-do for us when we visit Leavenworth! It took us about 2.5 hrs to complete without much stopping, but you can definitely rest along the banks and play. Loved the scenic views, and we saw plenty of ducks, tiny fish, and herons! You can bring coolers, would also recommend a waterproof dry bag for any essentials you want to clip to your tube, hat, sunglasses, and your party suit.