Sports and the Outdoors

From boating, horseback riding, and bird-watching to hiking, fishing, and bicycling, outdoor opportunities abound around remote and unspoiled Stehekin.

Stehekin Valley Ranch Activities. The popular ranch is a good launchpad for mountain biking, day hiking, and fishing, and offers kayaking ($40) and horseback riding ($65 half day, $135 full day). There's a free shuttle from Stehekin Landing for ranch guests; fare for nonguests is $7 each way. Stehekin Valley Rd., Stehekin, Washington, 98852. 509/682–4677; 800/536–0745; stehekinvalleyranch.com.

Mountain bikers also make their way into this rugged terrain.

Stehekin Discovery Bikes. Bikes can be rented for $5 per hour or $30 for 24 hours. The $35 Ranch Breakfast Ride is a popular package; riders are transported to Stehekin Valley Ranch for custom breakfasts, then explore the valley at their own pace. Stehekin Valley Rd., Stehekin, Washington, 98852. stehekindiscoverybikes.com.