Ephrata, Washington will once again play host to the Babe Ruth League 16-18 World Series.  The games will be played August 5-12, 2017, at Johnson-O’-Brien Stadium, located at Ephrata High School.  It is considered by many to be one of the finest high school baseball facilities in the state of Washington.

Ephrata is the gateway to the Columbia Basin, featuring natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and historical wonders.  Sunshine abounds and friendly faces are everywhere.  There are a tremendous amount of fun and exciting activities going on at all times in the Basin area. 

Only a 25-minute drive away to Moses Lake is where you will find the region’s premiere outdoor water park, Surf ‘n Slide.  The family oriented aquatic center is home to the Flowrider, an artificial surfing simulator, a 300-foot Lazy River, a zero-depth beach and bay area, two 200-foot water slides, treasure island water feature, baby octopus slide, 1 and 3 meter diving boards, tube slide, large deck and patio area, two sand volleyball courts, picnic shelter, children’s wet sand playground area, a full-service concession stand and much more.

Ephrata has several miles of walking and biking trails and hosts a number of public parks, where camping, hiking, skiing and fishing can all be enjoyed within the Columbia Basin.

A walk through the past can be found at the Grant County Historical Museum and Village.  Situated on 3.75 acres, the museum has a complex of buildings, historic settings, colorful displays and objects that will fascinate even the youngest in your family.  The museum provides you with the opportunity to actually enter the buildings and experience what the pioneer life of a bygone era was all about. 

Ephrata is also a short drive from many of the main attractions of the Columbia Basin, including: 

• The Gorge Amphitheatre, a 20,000-seat concert venue located above the Columbia River gorge.  It is considered one of the premier and most scenic concert locations in North America and the world.
• Grand Coulee Dam is truly magnificent to behold.  Built from 1933 to 1975, it is 550 feet tall, from the 500-foot-wide polished granite base, to the 30-foot wide crest which supports a paved two lane road, and nearly one mile long.

With a variety of retail shops and specialty stores, Ephrata offers a fun and unique shopping experience.  From the local candy store to used book store to jewelry shop, there is sure to be something that strikes your fancy.

Enjoy the taste of many different cuisines from Ephrata’s local bistro, to great family-friendly pizza restaurants.  Whether you’re in the mood for steak, pizza, Asian food, sandwiches, salads, soups or wraps, there will surely be something for every palate.