Scenic Byways

  • Okanogan County Bears

    ©2008 Tom Reichner

    Location: Okanogan

    Artist: Okanogan County Tourism

    Artist's Website

    Okanogan County Bears

    ©2008 Tom Reichner

    Location: Okanogan

    Artist: Okanogan County Tourism

    Artist's Website

Okanogan

Through a region of rolling hills and prairies, thick forests and granite canyons, the Okanogan Scenic Byway follows the Native American's Cariboo Trail. Between the years of 1855 and 1868, pioneering cattlemen used this 800-mile long trail to herd cattle into Canada. It was known as the longest cattle drive outside of Texas.

While traveling this byway, you'll visit places no one back home has ever heard of – small towns with big mountain and water views, orchards and vineyards in waves on the foothills, where time seems to stand still.

Byway Facts & Helpful Information

Route Information:

Route: SR 97
Length: 83 miles
Drive Time: 1h 40min

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