Tonasket Property Directions From Western Washington
From I-90
Go east on I-90 from the Seattle area for more than an
hour, over Snoqualmie Pass and beyond.
Just past the first Cle Elum Exit 85, there is Exit 87 to go north to
Wenatchee on Highway 970. Take that. Highway 970 will merge with Highway
97.
Follow the highway for over 30 minutes, over Blewett Pass, until the
road merges with Highway 2.
Turn right towards Wenatchee.
From I-5 via Highway
2
From I-5, drive to Everett and take exit 194—Highway
2. Drive east on Highway 2 all the way to Wenatchee (about 2 hours).
FROM WENATCHEE
When you drive through Wenatchee, follow the signs for Highway 2/Highway
97 North. You will cross the Columbia River. (If you follow highway
97A, you won’t go over the Columbia River and you will drive through
Chelan instead, a pleasant alternative, before rejoining Highway 97).
Stay on Highway 97 when Highway 2 goes east from Orondo.
After traveling for about 2 hours (and passing through the towns of
Okanogan and Omak), you will arrive at the small town of Tonasket.
FROM TONASKET
Go past the Highway 20 intersection. Bear right when
the road bends left. There will be a sign that says Road to Havillah.
This street will be marked Jonathon Street. (If you see the IGA Grocery
on your right, you’ve gone too far.)
After going more than 3 miles, turn right on Siwash Creek Road. 2 miles
later, take the first major right onto Rhemke Road. 2 miles later (after
the big log house on the left and crossing a cattle guard) just after
the road make a wide turn to the right, Go straight ahead to Howell
Canyon Road before Rhemke Road turns to the left.
You will drive through a farmer’s wheat field and then cross another
cattle guard. Stay right and go another 2 miles until the road dead
ends at the House of the Estate. Phone there is (509) 486-0587.
From I-5 via Highway
20—Spring, Summer, and Fall only (closed winters)
This is one of the most scenic highways in North
America. If you have time, drive to the Estate this way!
From North of Burlington, Drive I-5 South to Burlington and follow Highway
20 East to Rockport
From I-5, drive north of Everett and take exit 208 and follow Highway
530 East through Arlington, Darrington, and Rockport, until it connects
with Highway 20 East in Rockport. Dr. Howell’s grandfather once
had a shingle mill where the County Park is now located on the Skagit
River.
FROM ROCKPOT
Drive east on Highway 20 past the wonderful original Cascadian
Farms ice cream stand, through Marblemount, Newhalem, the fabulous North
Cascade National Park, over Rainy Pass, over Washington Pass, the frontier
town of Winthrop, and Twisp, all the way to Highway 97, where you will
come out in Okanogan (about 4 hours). Watch for the signs for Highway
97 North.
27 miles later you will arrive at the small town of Tonasket.
FROM TONASKET
Go past the Highway 20 intersection. Bear right when the road bends
left. There will be a sign that says Road to Havillah. This street will
be marked Jonathon Street. (If you see the IGA Grocery on your right,
you’ve gone too far.)
After going more than 3 miles, turn right on Siwash Creek Road. 2 miles
later, take the first major right onto Rhemke Road. 2 miles later (after
the big log house on the left and crossing a cattle guard) just after
the road make a wide turn to the right, Go straight ahead to Howell
Canyon Road before Rhemke Road turns to the left.
You will drive through a farmer’s wheat field and then cross another
cattle guard. Stay right and go less than 2 miles until the road dead
ends at the House of the Estate. Phone there is (509) 486-0587.
DIRECTIONS TO THE ESTATE FROM SPOKANE
FASTER, EASIER ROUTE TO TONASKET: From the Spokane Airport,
take Highway 2 West until you get to Raymond. Take the highway to Coulee
City. Drive past Grand Coulee Dam and then take Highway 153 to Omak
driving through the Colville Indian Reservation. When you reach Omak,
follow Highway 97 North to Tonasket.
SCENIC MOUNTAIN ROUTE TO TONASKET: From the Spokane Airport, go East
on Interstate 90 to Division Street North. Follow this road, which will
become Highway 395 to Kettle Falls. The highway will be renamed as Highway
20 somewhere along here. Follow the Highway through Republic all the
way to Tonasket.
FROM TONASKET TO THE ESTATE: Go right at the stop sign when Highway
20 meets Highway 97. Bear right when the road bends left. There will
be a sign that says Road to Havillah. This street will be marked Jonathon
Street. (If you see the IGA Grocery on your right, you’ve gone
too far.)
After going more than 3 miles, turn right on Siwash Creek Road. 2 miles
later, take the first major right onto Rhemke Road. 2 miles later (after
the big log house on the left and crossing a cattle guard) just after
the road make a wide turn to the right, Go straight ahead to Howell
Canyon Road before Rhemke Road turns to the left.
You will drive through a farmer’s wheat field and then cross another
cattle guard. Stay right and go less than 2 miles until the road dead
ends at the House of the Estate. Phone there is (509) 486-0587.
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