Activities

Blessed with a richly-varied topography, from cliffs to gorges, plateaus to long tree-lined roads and leafy vineyards, Cave B Inn & Spa is nature-made for a wide variety of activities. Whether it’s Nordic skiing across fresh-fallen snow or meandering across the property on cruiser bikes Cave B is wonderfully suited to keep you as busy as you’d like to be.

Feel like exploring the property and surrounding area? The greater Columbia Valley area of Central Washington offers a bit of everything, for everyone:

At Cave B | 5-10 Miles Away | 11-40 Miles Away | 40+ Miles Away

At Cave B Inn or Within Walking Distance

Hiking: Our trail system will guide you gently around our property or take you down through the gorge to the banks of the mighty Columbia River with a side trip to a lovely waterfall. You can either sign up for a guided hike with one of our hiking guides or grab a map and the essentials and set out on your own.

• Guided Columbia River Hike: Take a walk on the wild side…lace up those walking shoes and let one of our property hiking guides lead you on a hike down to the Columbia River! Enjoy striking views of the high desert and rolling river while learning about the unique and diverse flora and fauna native to the area. The hike is 3.5 miles round trip and features a short side trip to a hidden waterfall, a lush oasis in the high desert where birds and other wildlife gather. $20 per person, 72 hours advance notice required.
• Self-Guided River & Waterfall Trail Hikes: Grab our hiking trail map, our guide to the area’s birds and plant life, your own water bottle and sunscreen, and head down into the gorge hiking at your own pace.

Biking: Whether you’re looking for a road biking adventure or mountain biking exploration, our country roads and established trails are ideal for pedaling your way through the Columbia River valley enjoying stunning panoramic views. All you have to do is bring the bike! We have a limited number of beach cruisers available on a first come first served basis.

Swimming Pool: Our dramatic cliff side swimming pool overlooks the Columbia River Gorge vista. Our environmentally friendly saline water purification system uses only pure, natural salt and is gentle on your skin, hair, and eyes. Peak Season: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Bird Watching: With all upland game species on site as well as raptors and song birds our natural surroundings provide hours of entertainment for bird enthusiasts.

Property and Vineyard Tour: Spend an hour touring the Cave B vineyards learning about the characteristics and history of Cave B. The tour will end at the Cave B Winery where our friendly staff will lead you through a tasting of our award winning wines. $10 per person, 72 hours advance notice required.

Cave B Estate Winery Tasting Room: Stop by the Tasting Room at Cave B to enjoy sampling and learning about their award-winning wines. Please visit the winery website for hours and pricing.

Lending Library: Curl up with a great book from our lending library, or leave a book of your own if you like, and help us continue to build our diverse, guest-provided library.

Games: Gather with friends and family to enjoy one of our many board games or borrow a deck of cards to start a game of your own. Or take it outside for a game of bocce ball or horseshoes on the lawn. We even have a field perfect for soccer, kite flying and star gazing.

5 to 10 Miles Away

Fishing: We’ve teamed up with professional fly fishing outfitters Worley Bugger Fly Co. to provide our guests with a variety of fishing options including casting lessons, guided fly fishing trips on the Yakima River and Sand Lakes, and much more. Let the experts at Worley Bugger create a custom fishing experience tailored just to you. 72 hours advance notice required for guided fishing trips. Please contact us at (509) 785-2283 for more information.

On the River: Discover Crescent Bar and spend the day on the Columbia River with water ski, Jet Ski and boat rentals.

Hiking: Experience Ancient Lakes with a challenging hike through this unique part of the Quincy Wildlife Recreation Area offering a rare glimpse at a desert waterfall. Or head toward Moses Lake and check out Winchester Wasteway a favorite for locals and guests alike known for its musical wildlife including nesting waterfowl, red-winged blackbirds, Canada geese and sandhill cranes.

Rock Climbing: A favorite spot for locals and guests alike, The Feathers at Frenchmam Coulee features short basalt columns resembling feathers.

Golf: Offering 18-holes, Colockum Ridge offers golfers of all skill levels a course suitable for walking or riding, coupled with challenges and scenic beauty.

Wine Tasting: Enjoy tasting wines in the Ancient Lakes region located between the towns of Rock Island (east of Wenatchee) and Othello, Washington (east of Yakima Valley). This new wine-growing region in Eastern Washington is home to 11 wineries.

Sightseeing: Surrounded by breathtaking scenery and rich history, our region features many unique sightseeing opportunities, including:

• Visit the Ginkgo Petrified Forest/Wanapum Recreational Area: this national historic preserve features 27,000 feet of freshwater shoreline on the Wanapum Reservoir on the Columbia River.
• Explore the Wanapum Dam Museum on the Columbia River near Vantage Washington.
• Wild Horse Sculpture

11 to 40 Miles Away

Golf: The Links at Moses Pointe has garnered a reputation as one of Washington State’s best golf courses and is known as one of our finest links courses that has been carved out the beautiful Columbia Basin. It is a championship golf course, known for its excellent design, exceptional guest hospitality, and is one the most sought out golf courses in the pacific Northwest. The Links is a challenging course that offers true greens and immaculate fairways, but if you’re hitting the ball straight then expect to score well.

Skiing: Hit the slopes at Mission Ridge. The combination of dry snow and over 300 days of sunshine annually makes Mission Ridge well known throughout the Northwest, providing an experience many people compare to other world class areas in Idaho, Colorado and Utah.

The Wild Horse Wind Farm: Open seasonally, The Wild Horse Wind Farm is a 229-megawatt wind farm built by Puget Sound Energy that consists of 127 1.8-megawatt Vestas V80 turbines on a 8,600-acre (3,500 ha) site 15 miles east of Ellensburg.

40+ Miles Away

Grand Coulee Dam: Washington State's Recreation Capitol featuring year-round activities including tours of the dam, shopping, dining, fishing, hiking and more!

Dry Falls Interpretive Center: As the name suggests, Dry Falls no longer carries water, but 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. (Niagara Falls by comparison, is one mile wide with a drop of 165 feet).

For information regarding activities or to make a reservation, please contact us (509) 785-2283.