The 2016 Babe Ruth League 16-18 World Series will be played at Johnson O'Brien Stadium, located at Ephrata, Washington High School, August 6-13. Johnson O'Brien Stadium is considered by many to be the finest high school baseball facility in the state of Washington, and has been the center of much of the baseball success in the Columbia Basin.  

Ephrata is the gateway to the Columbia Basin.  There is a tremendous amount of fun and exciting activities going on at all times in the Basin area. 

Located in Ephrata, 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.  

Enjoy the sunshine at Ephrata's Splash Zone.  Waterslide, diving boards, picnic area, play area, concessions and more.

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

• Gorge Amphitheater - With seating up to 20,000 people, this amazing outdoor venue located above the Columbia River Gorge hosts some of the top performers in a beautiful natural setting.  
• Grand Coulee Dam - Built between 1933 and 1975, the Grand Coulee Dam is magnificent to behold.  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 1 mile long. During the summer months, Grand Coulee Dam offers free Laser Light Shows that are projected on the dam, telling the story of how and why it came to be built.  This narrated story, combines colorful lasers that move across the entire span of the dam, creating superb moving images that virtually dance across the spillway.
• Banks Lake - This 27-mile long stunning lake will have you enjoying camping, fishing, skiing, hiking and picnicking.
• Dry Falls - As the name suggests and carved by the Ice Age floods, Dry Falls no longer carries water. It is the remnant of what was once the largest waterfall known to have existed on earth. Viewing the 3.5 miles of sheer cliffs that drop 400 feet, it is easy to imagine the roar of water pouring over them.  
• The ancient ice flows also left Grant County and the Columbia Basin with a legacy of lakes and rivers that offer some of the Pacific Northwest's top fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities.  From Lake Roosevelt, which runs for 130 miles behind Grand Coulee Dam, to Banks Lake, Park Lake, Blue Lake and Soap Lake to the south of the dam, anglers, skiers and campers can easily find ways to enjoy the area.
• Local Wineries - Visit several local wineries and enjoy the finest wines the state of Washington offers.
• Lake Lenore Caves - Formed 12,000 years ago with the ice melt, these caves offer a glimpse of petro glyphs, various wildlife, and an unparalleled glimpse of the natural beauty of the area.
• Potholes State Park - Formed by the O'Sullivan Dam, this park features several smaller lakes, home to all kinds of outdoor activities.
• Restaurants - Enjoy the taste of many different cuisines from 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.
• For those looking to get in a few holes, Grant County has several golf courses close to Ephrata, including a 9-hole municipal course at Oasis Park at the west end of town.  
• From rock climbing to exploring farmers' markets, the list of activities in the Basin goes on and on.