Editing Omak, Washington (section)

==Culture==

===Nicknames===
The municipality has been named a "[[Tree City USA|tree city]]" for ten consecutive years since April 2007.<ref>{{cite news |first=Chris |last=Thew |url=http://www.omakchronicle.com/archives/db_stories.asp?story=20070425A11-1 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615101438/http://www.omakchronicle.com/archives/db_stories.asp?story=20070425A11-1 |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 15, 2013 |title=Okanogan, Omak plant Arbor Day trees; gazebo named |work=Omak–Okanogan County Chronicle |date=April 25, 2007 |access-date=April 14, 2013 }}</ref> The [[Washington Department of Natural Resources]] announced on April 11, 2013, that Omak had again been named a "tree city" because of their continuous efforts to "keep urban forests healthy and vibrant" for 15 years.<ref>{{cite news |first=Christine |last=Pratt |url=http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2013/apr/11/ncw-communities-named-tree-cities-for-leafy/ |title=NCW communities named 'Tree Cities' for leafy efforts |work=The Wenatchee World |date=April 11, 2013 |access-date=April 14, 2013}}</ref> The City of Omak brands itself as the "Heart of the Okanogan"—referring to its significant economic importance in the Okanogan. The Okanogan County Tourism Council uses the same branding to define the Greater Omak region.<ref name="home" /><ref name="bird" /> It is officially recognized as the ''City of Omak'';<ref name="home" /> Omak residents are known as ''[[Omak, Washington#Notable people|Omakians]]''.<ref>{{cite news |first=Doug |last=Clark |url=http://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/mar/26/town-tradition-goads-residents-into-donations/ |title=Town Tradition Goads Residents Into Donations |work=The Spokesman-Review |date=March 26, 1996 |access-date=April 6, 2013}}</ref>

===Tourism===
[[File:Omak mountains.jpg|thumb|right|Agricultural land and mountains of Omak]]

The Omak Stampede, which operates the [[Suicide Race]], has been hosted at a local rodeo facility, the Stampede Arena{{mdash}}renovated in 2009<ref>{{cite news |first=K.C. |last=Mehaffey |url=http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2009/aug/10/omak-stampedes-new-arena-wins-approval/ |title=Omak Stampedes New Arena Wins |work=The Wenatchee World |date=August 10, 2009 |access-date=April 19, 2013}}</ref>{{mdash}}since 1933.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.omakstampede.org/?page=stampede_history |title=History of the Omak Stampede |publisher=Stampede Association |access-date=February 28, 2013 |archive-date=February 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224160147/http://omakstampede.org/?page=stampede_history |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Glenn |last=Farley |url=http://www.king5.com/news/Horse-dies-in-Omak-qualifying-165221616.html |title=Horse dies in qualifying round for Omak 'Suicide Race' |publisher=[[KING-TV]] |date=August 6, 2012 |access-date=February 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310085210/http://www.king5.com/news/Horse-dies-in-Omak-qualifying-165221616.html |archive-date=March 10, 2013 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> The Omak Stampede occurs annually on the second weekend of August. During the event, the city has an estimated population of approximately 30,000 people.<ref>[[#Smith|Smith (2004)]], p. 409</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:oWLNQqQ0FwIJ:www.omakcity.com/forms/ORNACSeatBleacherSponsorForm.doc+&hl=en&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEEShhceckZiScn75di0aaibF7xhDMmrYvN_z_6xoHs9FEoyd59O90rPIu3_Pb4CYF2A2YrEjwl_9wG8CG0kwgpjxLWLUpglnMtlstOY4nlShvBiDx3UseIA27sxiob9UYAgxe1M7E&sig=AHIEtbTfwVfRczhUEdZK8Ht7FgodHNDUfw |title=Omak Stampede Arena and Grounds Redevelopment Stampede Arena Replacement – Application for Bleacher or Chair |type=Doc |publisher=City of Omak |year=2003 |access-date=February 28, 2013}}</ref> As part of the Suicide Race, horses and riders run down Suicide Hill{{mdash}}a 62-degree slope that runs for {{convert|225|ft}} to the Okanogan River.<ref>{{cite news|first=Nick |last=Timiraos |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB118678342614494614 |title=The Race Where Horses Die |work=[[The Globe and Mail]] |location=[[Toronto]] |date=August 11, 2007 |access-date=February 28, 2013}}</ref> Horses must pass a veterinarian examination to ensure they are physically healthy, and a swim test to ensure they can cross the river, to demonstrate their ability to run the race and navigate the river.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jean |last=Johnson |url=http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/ictarchives/2004/09/08/colvilles-keller-mountain-tradition-turns-to-suicide-race-93952 |title=Colville's Keller Mountain tradition turns to 'Suicide Race' |work=[[Indian Country Today Media Network]] |location=[[New York City|New York]] |date=September 7, 2004 |access-date=February 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603095538/http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/ictarchives/2004/09/08/colvilles-keller-mountain-tradition-turns-to-suicide-race-93952 |archive-date=June 3, 2013 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Several animal rights groups, including Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), [[In Defense of Animals]] and [[Humane Society of the United States]] (HSUS), have expressed concerns about the horses' welfare and have opposed the specific event.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ida.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?em_id=5701.0&printer_friendly=1 |title=Stop the Omak Suicide Race – Next Scheduled Cruelty: August 6 to 9, 2009 – Letters And Phone Calls Needed |publisher=[[In Defense of Animals]] |year=2009 |access-date=February 27, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://video.humanesociety.org/press/video.php?bctid=973141141001&channel=973092891001 |title=Press – Horses – Omak Suicide Race B-roll |publisher=[[Humane Society of the United States]] |access-date=February 27, 2013}}</ref>

Other significant events include the Omak Film Festival, inclusive of a variety of films at the [[Wenatchee Valley College]] and Omak Theater,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wvc.edu/news/news20112012/Omak%20Film%20Festival%202012.asp |title=Wenatchee Valley College at Omak presents 9th Annual Omak Film Festival |publisher=[[Wenatchee Valley College]] |date=January 11, 2012 |access-date=May 19, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.omakchronicle.com/archives/db_stories.asp?story=20080206B11-01 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615101438/http://www.omakchronicle.com/archives/db_stories.asp?story=20080206B11-01 |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 15, 2013 |title=Omak Film Festival features six films, begins February 8 |work=Omak–Okanogan County Chronicle |date=February 8, 2008 |access-date=June 6, 2013 }}</ref> the Okanogan County Fair, an annual carnival at the County Fairgrounds<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.okanogancountyfair.org/ |title=Welcome To the Okanogan County Fair, Okanogan, Washington |publisher=Okanogan County Fair |access-date=June 6, 2013 |archive-date=June 21, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621050430/http://okanogancountyfair.org/ |url-status=usurped }}</ref> and the Omak Western and Native Art Show, a Native American carnival.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.omakchronicle.com/rendz/ |title=It's time for the 75th Stampede! |work=Omak–Okanogan County Chronicle |access-date=May 19, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100418051005/http://www.omakchronicle.com/rendz/ |archive-date=April 18, 2010 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> In an attempt to increase tourism, the City of Omak operates a Main Street Historical Tour in the central business district.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.okanogancountry.com/region/heart-of-okanogan/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701231136/http://www.okanogancountry.com/region/heart-of-okanogan/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 1, 2014 |title=Regions – Heart of the Okanogan |publisher=Okanogan County Tourism Council |access-date=May 3, 2013 }}</ref> A local recreational complex comprises a Native American wooden sculpture area.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.okanogancountry.com/arts/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427074549/http://www.okanogancountry.com/arts/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 27, 2014 |title=Arts & Heritage |publisher=Okanogan County Tourism Council |access-date=May 3, 2013 }}</ref> Two functional movie theaters, the single screen Omak Theater, built in 1928, and the Mirage Theater with three screens, built in 2004, service the city.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/showtimes/theater.htm?id=5X0&p=.htm |title=Mirage Theater – Omak, Okanogan, Washington |website=[[Box Office Mojo]] |access-date=June 8, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/showtimes/theater.htm?id=5X1&p=.htm |title=Omak Theater – Omak, Okanogan, Washington |website=Box Office Mojo |access-date=June 8, 2013}}</ref> A [[drive-in theater]], with a capacity of 250 automobiles, was proposed in 1948, but never built.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ky1WAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Z-UDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5642,5318029 |title=$50,000 Drive-In Theater to Rise |work=The Spokesman-Review |date=May 14, 1948 |access-date=June 8, 2013}}</ref>

The Omak Visitor Information Center{{mdash}}deemed the "best little information center in the west"{{mdash}}has historical images and a gift shop offering pamphlets regarding Okanogan County and surrounding regions.<ref name="spi" /> The Okanogan County Historical Museum comprises a historic fire hall, research center, genealogical area and a display of historical photographs or the area. The Omak Performing Arts Center{{mdash}}a 500-seat venue which hosts presentations, ceremonies, and performances{{mdash}}was built by Omak School District in 1989.<ref name="sifce" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://omakpac.org/about_32.html |title=Welcome |publisher=Omak Performing Arts Center |access-date=March 19, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225045908/http://omakpac.org/about_32.html |archive-date=February 25, 2013 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> There is a {{convert|58,000|sqft|adj=on}} casino operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation since 2008, incorporating over 400 gaming machines, a [[convention center]], and an arcade.<ref>{{cite news|first=K.C. |last=Mehaffey |url=http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2008/jan/31/colville-tribes-to-build-new-omak-casino-in-the/ |title=Colville Tribes to build new Omak casino in the spring |work=The Wenatchee World |date=January 31, 2008 |access-date=May 3, 2013}}</ref> Nearby Okanogan Bingo Casino, along U.S. Route 97, also primarily serves Omak, consisting of approximately 360 gaming machines.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.colvillecasinos.com/casinos/okanogan-bingo-casino/ |title=Okanogan Bingo Casino |publisher=[[Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation]] |access-date=June 6, 2013 |archive-date=July 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701042514/http://www.colvillecasinos.com/casinos/okanogan-bingo-casino/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Recreation===

The area's mild climate and its close proximity to lakes, rivers, and mountains make Omak an outdoor recreational destination. The city maintains eight general recreational complexes, of which the {{convert|76.6|acre|adj=on}} [[Eastside Park (Omak, Washington)|Eastside Park]], with an enclosed skate park, municipal pool, seven baseball diamonds, four soccer fields and tennis courts, and two basketball courts, is the largest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.omakcity.com/eastside_park.html |title=Omak City Eastside Park |publisher=City of Omak |access-date=February 23, 2013}}</ref> Civic League Park is the municipality's oldest park, while Dalton Klessig Park is the newest.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.omakcity.com/parks.html |title=Omak City Parks |publisher=City of Omak |access-date=March 10, 2013}}</ref> The Omak City Park Board has been formed to protect these public spaces.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.omakcity.com/park_board.html |title=Omak City Park Board |publisher=City of Omak |access-date=March 6, 2013}}</ref> Omak has several beaches at the north–south shores of Omak Lake on the Colville Indian Reservation, comprising over {{convert|100|acre}} of sandy land.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.colvilletribes.com/omak_lake_nicholson_beach.php |title=Omak Lake/Nicholson Beach |publisher=Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation |access-date=May 18, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427000333/http://www.colvilletribes.com/omak_lake_nicholson_beach.php |archive-date=April 27, 2014 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.colvilletribes.com/camping_and_fishing.php |title=Camping and Fishing Areas |publisher=Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation |access-date=May 18, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130520155227/http://www.colvilletribes.com/camping_and_fishing.php |archive-date=May 20, 2013 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Fishing and boating are available at Omak Lake,<ref name="Liere">{{cite news |first=Alan |last=Liere |url=http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/jun/12/hunting-fishing/ |title=Hunting + fishing |work=The Spokesman-Review |date=June 12, 2009 |access-date=May 3, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Omak Lake Cutthroats">{{cite web |url=http://www.fishingcoaches.org/sample_plans/229_omak_lake_cutthroats.pdf |title=Omak Lake Cutthroats |publisher=Fishing Coaches |access-date=May 3, 2013}}</ref> and at the Fry Lake and Duck Lake—near the city's local airport—and Conconully Lake, [[Crawfish Lake (Washington)|Crawfish Lake]] and the Okanogan River, all of which are home to several species.<ref>{{cite news |first=Carol |last=Quibell |url=http://www.rvwest.com/article/omak/plenty_of_lakes_to_explore_around_omak_washington |title=Plenty of lakes to explore around Omak, Washington |work=RV West |date=July 1, 2012 |access-date=June 15, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Fishing & Hunting">{{cite web |url=http://www.okanogancountry.com/recreation-and-adventure/summer/fishing/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426235346/http://www.okanogancountry.com/recreation-and-adventure/summer/fishing/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 26, 2014 |title=Fishing & Hunting |publisher=Okanogan County Tourism Council |access-date=May 3, 2013 }}</ref> The Valley Lanes bowling alley serves the city and has hosted intrastate competitions,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.omakchronicle.com/spt/s071120g.shtml |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615101507/http://www.omakchronicle.com/spt/s071120g.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 15, 2013 |title=Zacherle, Lewis tie for women's bowler of the month |work=Omak–Okanogan County Chronicle |date=November 20, 2007 |access-date=April 19, 2013 }}</ref> while the Okanogan Valley Golf Club{{mdash}}a country club with {{convert|334|and|284|yd|adj=on}} golf courses{{mdash}}is located in Omak.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.okanoganvalleygolf.com/course.htm |title=Course |publisher=Okanogan Valley Golf Club Corporation |access-date=February 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728175328/http://www.okanoganvalleygolf.com/course.htm |archive-date=July 28, 2013 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> 

[[File:View from Maple Pass.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest]] provides residents with hiking trails close to home.]]

The [[Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest]], the largest forest on the [[West Coast of the United States|West Coast]], provides residents with trails for walking, hiking and cycling close to home and encompasses several skiing regions.<ref name="okforest">{{cite web |url=http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/okawen/recreation/wintersports/?recid=57113&actid=89 |title=Skiing/Snowboarding Areas |publisher=United States Forest Service |access-date=May 3, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Land Areas of the National Forest System |publisher=United States Forest Service |date=January 1, 2013 |url=http://www.fs.fed.us/land/staff/lar/index.html |access-date=November 13, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701034911/http://www.fs.fed.us/land/staff/lar/LAR2012/LAR_Book_FY2012_A4.pdf |archive-date=July 1, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It received approximately 397,000 visitors in 2005,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/nvum/reports/year5/okanogan.doc |type=Doc |title=National Visitor Use Monitoring Results |publisher=United States Forest Service |access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref> most of whom came from over {{convert|50|mi}} away.<ref>{{cite news|first=K.C. |last=Mehaffey |url=http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2011/jul/19/proposal-would-add-thousands-of-acres-to/ |title=Proposal would add thousands of acres to wilderness |work=The Wenatchee World |date=July 19, 2011 |access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref> Numerous general recreational opportunities, such as hunting and rock scenery, are available nearby.<ref name="okforest" /> There are various hiking trails in nearby hilly areas, including Omak Mountain and its look-out tower,<ref>{{cite summitpost |id=795064 |name=Omak Mountain |access-date=April 13, 2013}}</ref> and Moses Mountain.<ref>{{cite summitpost |id=729684 |name=Moses Mountain |access-date=April 13, 2013}}</ref> The Granite Mountain Trail is located between the forests about {{convert|33|mi}} away from the city.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110605&ttype=recarea&recid=17986&actid=104&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110170000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&cid=FSE_003717&pname=Mt.+Baker-Snoqualmie+National+Forest+-+Granite+Mountain+Trail+%231016 |title=Granite Mountain Trail 1016 |publisher=United States Forest Service |access-date=May 19, 2013}}</ref> There is skiing available about {{convert|25|mi}} west of town at the [[Loup Loup Ski Bowl]].{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} Nearby state parks include [[Conconully State Park]] ({{convert|17|mi|abbr=on|disp=or}} northwest), [[Bridgeport State Park]] ({{convert|36|mi|abbr=on|disp=or}} south), [[Osoyoos Lake State Park]] ({{convert|41|mi|abbr=on|disp=or}} north), and [[Alta Lake State Park]] ({{convert|47|mi|abbr=on|disp=or}} southwest).<ref name="WSDOT-Map"/> Birdwatchers can see quail, anatidae, turkey buzzard, wild turkey and bald eagles in the Omak area.<ref name="bird">{{cite web |url=http://www.okanogancountry.com/recreation-and-adventure/summer/bird/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426235749/http://www.okanogancountry.com/recreation-and-adventure/summer/bird/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 26, 2014 |title=Bird Watching – Heart of the Okanogan |publisher=Okanogan County Tourism Council |access-date=May 2, 2013 }}</ref>{{better source needed|date=November 2024}}

Camping is available at local [[RV park|recreational vehicle parks]] (RV parks).{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} There are over a half-dozen [[campground]]s in proximity to Omak.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} The Omak–Okanogan region has been well known for its rock climbing structures since the early 1970s.<ref>{{cite journal |first=Phil |last=Gleason |url=http://www.mountaineers.org/nwmj/04/041_Omak.html |title=Omak Rock Climbing |journal=[[Northwest Mountaineering Journal]] |access-date=May 2, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005091047/http://www.mountaineers.org/nwmj/04/041_Omak.html |archive-date=October 5, 2012 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Nearby communities in Okanogan County offer horseback riding and hunting.<ref name="usa" /> Fishing and boating is achievable within short distance,<ref name="Fishing & Hunting" /> at the nearby Omak Lake.<ref name="Liere" /><ref name="Omak Lake Cutthroats" /> The Omak Pioneers represent [[Omak High School]] as their baseball,<ref>{{cite news |first=Kacie |last=Thrift |url=http://lakechelanmirror.com/main.asp?SectionID=8&SubSectionID=8&ArticleID=7337 |title=Chelan baseball breaks losing streak |work=Lake Chelan Mirror |date=April 17, 2013 |access-date=April 20, 2013 |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305080354/http://lakechelanmirror.com/main.asp?SectionID=8&SubSectionID=8&ArticleID=7337 |url-status=dead }}</ref> basketball,<ref>{{cite news |first=Harry |last=Missildine |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=RBtOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=guwDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1182,2627648 |title=Omak Slaughters Kettle Falls |work=The Spokesman-Review |date=December 6, 1971 |access-date=April 20, 2013}}</ref> [[high school football|football]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2010/sep/02/omak-pioneers-the-worlds-predicted-caribou-trail/ |title=Preparation football review: Omak Pioneers |work=The Wenatchee World |date=September 2, 2010 |access-date=April 20, 2013}}</ref> soccer,<ref>{{cite news |first=Jennifer |last=Marshell |url=http://www.qcherald.com/main.asp?SectionID=28&SubSectionID=142&ArticleID=6837 |title=Bears dominating league |work=Quad City Herald |location=[[Brewster, Washington|Brewster]] |date=March 28, 2013 |access-date=April 20, 2013 |archive-date=July 1, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701180610/http://www.qcherald.com/main.asp?SectionID=28&SubSectionID=142&ArticleID=6837 |url-status=dead }}</ref> volleyball,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.omakchronicle.com/spt/s091027a.shtml |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615101514/http://www.omakchronicle.com/spt/s091027a.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 15, 2013 |title=Omak spikes Tigers |work=Omak–Okanogan County Chronicle |date=October 27, 2009 |access-date=April 20, 2013 }}</ref> and wrestling teams.<ref>{{cite news |first=Al |last=Camp |url=http://www.omakchronicle.com/nws/n130129a.shtml |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615101517/http://www.omakchronicle.com/nws/n130129a.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 15, 2013 |title=Omak tops Brewster on Pioneer senior night |work=Omak–Okanogan County Chronicle |date=January 29, 2013 |access-date=April 23, 2013 }}</ref> There are separate teams based on age and gender.<ref>{{cite news |first=John |last=McNeil II |url=http://www.grandcoulee.com/story/2013/03/27/sports/golfers-off-and-swinging/2072.htmls |title=Golfers off and swinging |work=The Star of Grand Coulee |date=March 27, 2013 |access-date=April 20, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713172759/http://www.grandcoulee.com/story/2013/03/27/sports/golfers-off-and-swinging/2072.htmls |archive-date=July 13, 2014 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> There are [[all-terrain vehicle]] (ATV) courses located nearby, specifically in the Loup Loup Ski Bowl.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.okanogancountry.com/recreation-and-adventure/summer/atv/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427101711/http://www.okanogancountry.com/recreation-and-adventure/summer/atv/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 27, 2014 |title=ATV |publisher=Okanogan County Tourism Council |access-date=June 3, 2013 }}</ref>

===Media===
[[File:Omak Theater 01.jpg|thumb|right|Omak Theater]]
In 1910, C.P. Scates established the Omak Chronicle.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085094/ |title=About The Omak Chronicle – (Omak, Washington) 1910–1973 |work=[[Chronicling America]] |access-date=March 12, 2013}}</ref> Three years later, it was renamed ''[[The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle]]'' and expanded its coverage to the whole county as its primary newspaper.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085095/ |title=About The Omak–Okanogan County chronicle – (Omak, Washington) 1973–current |work=Chronicling America |access-date=March 12, 2013}}</ref> In February 1998, an online version was established,<ref name="omakchronicle" /> which had approximately 170,000 viewers in April 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/omakchronicle.com# |title=omakchronicle.com – Omak–Okanogan County Chronicle |publisher=[[Alexa Internet]] |date=April 1, 2013 |access-date=April 27, 2013 |archive-date=July 3, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703051809/http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/omakchronicle.com |url-status=dead }}</ref> Since then, the newspaper has been expanded to serve nearby [[Ferry County, Washington|Ferry County]].<ref name="omakchronicle">{{cite news |url=http://www.omakchronicle.com/nws/aboutus.shtml |title=The Chronicle Online: About Us |work=Omak–Okanogan County Chronicle |access-date=April 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509223927/http://www.omakchronicle.com/nws/aboutus.shtml |archive-date=May 9, 2013 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref name="newspaper">{{cite news |url=http://www.omakchronicle.com/ |title=The Omak–Okanogan County Chronicle – Essential Reading in Okanogan and Ferry Counties since 1910 |work=Omak–Okanogan County Chronicle |access-date=February 27, 2013}}</ref> The ''Okanogan Valley Gazette–Tribune'', based in Oroville, and ''The Wenatchee World'', based in Wenatchee, serve Omak as alternative publications.<ref>{{cite news |first=Gary |last=DeVon |url=http://www.gazette-tribune.com/?s=Omak+Okanogan+Washington&submit.x=0&submit.y=0 |title=Omak, Okanogan, Washington |work=Okanogan Valley Gazette–Tribune |location=[[Oroville, Washington|Oroville]] |access-date=March 19, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.google.ca/search?q=the+wenatchee+world+omak&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a |title=Omak, Washington headlines |work=The Wenatchee World |access-date=March 19, 2013}}</ref> Okanogan Living, a monthly lifestyle magazine based in Tonasket, also serves the region.<ref>{{cite news |first=Brock |last=Hires |url=https://www.oklivingmagazine.com/ |title=Omak, Okanogan, Washington |work=Okanogan Living |location=[[Tonasket, Washington|Tonasket]] |access-date=April 1, 2022}}</ref>

John P. and Becki Andrist own three licensed radio stations in the city.<ref>{{cite news |first=K.C. |last=Mehaffey |url=http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2010/feb/27/omak-radio-newscaster-announces-election-bid/ |title=Omak radio newscaster announces election bid |work=The Wenatchee World |date=February 27, 2010 |access-date=April 27, 2013}}</ref> Branded as "Radio Okanogan", [[KOMW]] broadcasts an oldies format and serves the entire valley floor,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/fmq.html |title=FM Query – FM Radio Technical Information |publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]] |access-date=February 27, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090825071957/http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/fmq.html |archive-date=August 25, 2009 }}</ref> while country music station [[KNCW]] (branded as "Okanogan Country Radio" features programming from [[Citadel Media]] and [[Dial Global]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KNCW |title=KNCW Facility Record |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=February 27, 2013}}</ref> [[KZBE]] also broadcasts programming from Dial Global in the adult contemporary format,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?call=KZBE |title=KQWS Facility Record |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=February 27, 2013}}</ref> while [[KQWS]] operates from [[Washington State University]] as [[Northwest Public Radio]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?call=KQWS |title=KQWS Facility Record |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=February 27, 2013}}</ref>

Omak is well-served by television and radio, with all major U.S. networks and at least five other English-language stations available. Omak cable viewers can also receive [[CHAN-DT]] ([[Global Television Network]]) from [[Vancouver|Vancouver, British Columbia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings/ZBChooseProvider.do?method=getProviders&zipcode=98841&showzip=true&aid=zap2it |title=TV Listings – Local Broadcast (Zip Code 98841) |publisher=[[Zap2it]] |access-date=June 2, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140417123404/http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings/ZBChooseProvider.do?method=getProviders&zipcode=98841&showzip=true&aid=zap2it |archive-date=April 17, 2014 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> The nearest major television [[media market|market area]] is based in the [[Seattle metropolitan area]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Michael |last=Hinman |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2009/08/24/daily56.html |title=Seattle moves up to No. 13 U.S. TV market |work=[[Puget Sound Business Journal]] |location=[[Seattle]] |date=August 28, 2009 |access-date=March 12, 2013}}</ref> The Omak–Okanogan market area includes several broadcast television stations that can be received in the city. K17EV-D, channel 17{{mdash}}a [[broadcast relay station|broadcast translator]] of [[KSPS-TV]]{{mdash}}is branded as [[Public Broadcasting Service]] (PBS),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/tvq?call=K17EV-D |title=K17EV-D Facility Record |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=March 12, 2013}}</ref> while K07DG, channel 7, rebroadcasts [[KREM (TV)|KREM]], a [[CBS]] affiliate, in the municipality.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/tvq?call=K07DG |title=K07DG Facility Record |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=March 12, 2013}}</ref> An [[American Broadcasting Company]] (ABC) affiliate, [[KXLY-TV]] is translated as K09DG in Omak.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/tvq?call=K09DG |title=K09DG Facility Record |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=March 12, 2013}}</ref> K11DM, channel 11, is a translator of [[NBC|National Broadcasting Company]] (NBC)'s KHQ-TV,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/tvq?call=K11DM |title=K11DM Facility Record |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=March 12, 2013}}</ref> [[Community television]] stations, K19AU-D and the [[Fox Broadcasting Company]] translator at [[KAYU-TV|K31AH-D]], are owned by Mountain Licenses and operate from Omak,<ref name="communications1">{{cite web |url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/tvq?call=K31AH-D |title=K31AH-D Facility Record |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=March 12, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/tvq?call=K19AU-D |title=K19AU-D Facility Record |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=March 12, 2013}}</ref> in addition to a [[Three Angels Broadcasting Network]]-owned station, K26GV-D.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/tvq?call=K26GV-D |title=K26GV-D Facility Record |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=March 12, 2013}}</ref> The Riverside market area is nearby and contains three licensed television stations which can be received, including K08CY,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/tvq?state=&call=K08CY&arn=&city=&chan=&cha2=69&serv=&type=0&facid=&list=1&dist=&dlat2=&mlat2=&slat2=&dlon2=&mlon2=&slon2=&size=9 |title=K08CY Facility Record |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=March 12, 2013}}</ref> K10DM,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/tvq?call=K10DM |title=K10DM Facility Record |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=March 12, 2013}}</ref> and K12CV.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/tvq?call=K12CV |title=K12CV Facility Record |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=March 12, 2013}}</ref>