‘Mighty Mo’ Uss Missouri Again Open For Tours

The historic battleship USS Missouri, where the Japanese surrendered to end World War II, will be on display again in Bremerton this summer for the first time since 1984.

The “Mighty Mo” is moored at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. It will open through Labor Day. On Sept. 2, a ceremony will be held aboard ship to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Pacific war.

For information, call the Kitsap Peninula Visitor and Convention Bureau at (360) 479-3588.

Paint and play: Landscape painting classes taught by Toni Ornley, one of Canada’s best-known artists, are among the attractions of Paradise Ranch, located near Penticton, British Columbia.

The ranch, intended to be a retreat for writers and artists, features rustic houses, spectacular lake views, private beaches, and numerous hiking trails nearby. Rates for four to six nights, including breakfasts and dinners, range from approximately $190 to $300 per person (U.S.), based on double occupancy. For information, call (403) 433-5667 or (604) 496-5181.

Close-up cruising: Glacier Bay Adventures offers cruises along Alaska’s Inside Passage to Dundas Bay in an eight-passenger, converted research vessel, observing wildlife, sea kayaking and exploring the shore. Four-day trips with an educational emphasis depart Juneau on Wednesdays and Sundays throughout the summer season.

The cost is $1,495 per person. For more information, call a travel agent or contact Glacier Bay Adventures at (907) 697-2442.

Catalyst Cruise Line offers summer cruises in the waters of Washington and British Columbia aboard its 59-foot yacht to the San Juan and Gulf islands. For information, call (800) 670-7678.

History Live! An hour-long reenactment of the Battle of Little Big Horn will be the centerpiece of Hardin, Montana’s Little Big Horn Days, June 23-25. Based on oral and written accounts passed down by the Native American warriors who participated in the battle, the production re-creates the famous battle and describes the historical context. The battle will be fought at 1:30 and 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. For tickets call (800) 366-8538.

Pony Express riders providing mail service and an 1876 Military Ball will offer further period fun.

Parades, plays, street fairs, professional rodeo, food and many other attractions will also be featured over the weekend. Contact the Hardin Chamber of Commerce at (406) 665-2932 to find out more.

Heigh-ho the Dairy-o: Beginning June 19, Tillamook County Creamery Association will offer tours of a family, dairy farm. The daily tours will feature afternoon milking. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling (503) 842-4481. Free self-guided tours of the cheese-making operation are also available.

Teeing off: A free golf guide to British Columbia is now available, featuring some of the best courses in the province. The guide has length, par, rating and slope ratings, plus color photos and course descriptions. For a copy, call (800) 663-6000.

Hot stuff: Wanderlust Tours is offering guided trips to several locations in Oregon’s high desert region, ranging from lava fields to fossils to craters.

The emphasis is on low-impact traveling with respect for natural soundings. Each trip includes narrations on subjects such as native culutures, pioneer history, geology and botany, wildlife ecology and forest biodiversity. For information, call (800) 661-5878 or (503) 389-8359.

Send information about travel opportunities around the Pacific Northwest to: Travel Editor, Features Department, The Spokesman-Review, P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210.

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