Nestled in the Okanogan River Valley, the town of Tonasket, named after the famous Indian, Chief Tonasket, was originally an Indian encampment. In 1888, a trading post opened, and shortly after, there came a saloon, hotel, store, blacksmith shop, and post office.
Surrounded by scenic beauty, Tonasket is a recreational wonderland and a "land for all season's". The town is situated in along Highway 97 within thirty miles of the Canadian border.
Nestled in the Okanogan River Valley, the town of Tonasket, named after the famous Indian, Chief Tonasket, was originally an Indian encampment. In 1888, a trading post opened, and shortly after, there came a saloon, hotel, store, blacksmith shop, and post office.