Travel By The Numbers

Sun., May 14, 1995

Larry W. Earl Correspondent

All the phone numbers that you will ever need are in phone books - that is, if you could ever figure out what listings to look under.

To help your fingers avoid some walking, here are some general information numbers for travel around the Inland Northwest.

Keep in mind that, for purposes of tourism information, many states and and Canadian provinces are divided into regional areas with their own visitor information centers.

These regional centers can provide more detailed information on lodging, points of interest and recreational opportunities; their phone numbers are available from the state or provincial offices.

WASHINGTON

Washington State Tourism provides free copies of the Washington State Lodging and Travel Guide and quarterly Field Guides. (800) 544-1800, ext. 101.

Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife provides information on hunting, salt water and fresh water fishing and wildlife viewing. (360) 902-2250 or 2200.

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission offers information on state parks and recreational opportunities. (360) 902-8500.

Washington Department of Transportation can provide maps and information on biking. (360) 705-7277.

Washington State Outfitters and Guides Association offers a list of their members. (206) 392-6107.

Washington State Department of Natural Resources has maps and brochures on 135 primitive recreation sites. (360) 902-1234.

Washington Trail Association can provide information on trail conditions, campsites, hiking and other recreational opportunities. (206) 625-1367.

Washington State Bed & Breakfast Guild provides a list of its inspected members. (800) 647-2918.

IDAHO

Idaho Travel Council will provide a free copy of the 1995 Idaho State Travel Guide. (800) VISIT-ID.

Idaho Department of Fish and Game can answer questions on fishing and hunting, and on watchable wildlife locations. (208) 334-3700.

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation offers a booklet on state parks and can provide information on biking and hiking trails, ORV areas, camping, boating and other recreational opportunities. (208) 334-4199.

Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association will provide a list of their members. (800) 847-4843.

Idaho Trail Machine Association can provide information on state chapters and biking trails. (208) 334-4199.

Idaho Hospitality and Travel Association can supply a listing of lodges, inns and B&Bs. (208) 362-2637.

MONTANA

Travel Montana offers free copies of the 1995-96 Vacation Guide and the Travel Planner. (800) VISIT-MT.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks provides information on fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and other recreation activities and information on state parks. (406) 444-2535.

Montana Outfitters and Guides Association can provide a listing of its members. (406) 449-3578.

Adventure Cycling Association (formerly Bikecentennial) offers maps and information on biking. (406) 721-1776.

Montana Bed & Breakfast Association provides a directory of its members. (800) 270-7515.

OREGON

Oregon Tourism offers free copies of the 1995 Oregon Travel Guide and Oregon Traveler’s Guide to Accommodations. (800) 547- 7842.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife can provide information on fresh and salt water fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. (503) 229-5403.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department offers a guidebook to state parks. (800) 452-5687.

Oregon Guides and Packers Association can provide a listing of its members. (503) 683-9552.

Nature of Oregon Information Center provides information on outdoor recreation activities. (503) 731-4444.

Oregon Bicycle Program offers maps and information on biking routes. (503) 986-3556.

Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild will send a listing of its inspected members. (800) 944-6196.

Oregon Bed & Breakfast Directory provides a listing of over 150 B&Bs. (800) 841-5448.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Discover British Columbia offers a large selection of free information and travel guides on accommodations, golfing, camping and visitor services. (800) 663-6000.

B. C. Department of Fisheries and Oceans has information on salt water fishing regulations. (604) 666-3545.

B. C. Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks has information on fresh water fishing regulations. (604) 387-9688.

Guide-Outfitters Association of British Columbia can supply information on its members and their facilities. (604) 374-6836.

B. C. Parks has information on provincial parks and recreational opportunities. (604) 387-5002.

British Columbia Bed & Breakfast Association can provide a listing of its members’ facilities. (604) 276-8616.

ALBERTA

Alberta Tourism offers free copies of Alberta Accommodation and Visitors’ Guide and Alberta Campground Guide, and information guides on golfing and other visitor services. (800) 661-8888.

Alberta Fish and Wildlife Services can provide regulations and information on fishing. (403) 427-3574.

Alberta Guide and Outfitters Association has a listing of its membership and respective recreational activities. (403) 486- 3050.

Alberta Environmental Protection Office offers information on provincial parks and recreational opportunities. (403) 944-0313.

Alberta Parks Services provides information on public forest camping and recreation. (403) 427-7009.

OTHER CANADA INFORMATION

Revenue Canada can provide information on customs and the Visitor GST Rebate Program. (800) 668-4748 (in Canada). (613) 991-3346 (outside Canada).

VIA Rail Canada can provide scheduled transcontinental railway passenger information. (800) 561-6630 (in Canada). (800) 561-3949 (outside Canada).

For information on Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, and Kootenay and Yoho National Parks in British Columbia, call (403) 292-4401.

For information on Glacier, Mt. Revelstoke, Pacific Rim and Gwaii Haanas national parks, call (604) 666-0228.

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