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Michael--what's your price range? There is a house just up the road from me for sale....we get LOTS of snow & we're very close to the ski hill. Not too much rain but this house does have a creek and a pond. LOTS of sunshine--probably more than 300 days of it per year...there's really not much regulation up here as long as you keep to yourself.
My husband is a school teacher here in Okanogan and there is 4-H and FFA here. Omak is pretty desert-like but Pleasant Valley & Methow Valley are more green and higher up (more snow). The Loup Loup Pass (where I live) gets a lot of snow.
Here is the house I was thinking of....
http://www.johnlscott.com/propertydetail.aspx?GroupID=221593062&ListingID=32131121&CMID=-1&Sort=0
Micheal: I am a John L. Scott Realtor....if you like some help please PM me. That said, here is some information regarding our area:
Okanogan County is the largest County in the state of WA, around 14th in the Nation. We have 4 definite seasons. Beautiful springs, warm summers, cool falls, and cold winters. We have everything from heavily forested land, to desert, to wetlands. Lots of Lakes to fish or boat, lots of trail heads for either hiking or horseback riding. Our snow fall can range from a few inches to multiple feet, depending on the year and elevation. We still have "old timers" (me included) talking about the winter of '96 - Red Feather Farms, remember that one? It was a good one. Skiing (downhill or cross-country), snowmobiling. There are quite a few people who live "off grid" They use solar and wind mostly. When it comes to water tables, you would have to make sure of water rights before blocking off any creek for power use. I know people who reuse gray water and people who have composting toilets. Okanogan County is normally not humid, unless there is a good storm rolling through. Regarding rain fall totals...I would have to do some research to give you exact numbers. Regarding catching rainfall...I am unaware/unsure of this. I have not heard this one. Hope You find this information helpful. Okanogan County is gorgeous.
Michael--what's your price range? There is a house just up the road from me for sale....we get LOTS of snow & we're very close to the ski hill. Not too much rain but this house does have a creek and a pond. LOTS of sunshine--probably more than 300 days of it per year...there's really not much regulation up here as long as you keep to yourself.
My husband is a school teacher here in Okanogan and there is 4-H and FFA here. Omak is pretty desert-like but Pleasant Valley & Methow Valley are more green and higher up (more snow). The Loup Loup Pass (where I live) gets a lot of snow.
Here is the house I was thinking of....
http://www.johnlscott.com/propertydetail.aspx?GroupID=221593062&ListingID=32131121&CMID=-1&Sort=0
Micheal: I am a John L. Scott Realtor....if you like some help please PM me. That said, here is some information regarding our area:
Okanogan County is the largest County in the state of WA, around 14th in the Nation. We have 4 definite seasons. Beautiful springs, warm summers, cool falls, and cold winters. We have everything from heavily forested land, to desert, to wetlands. Lots of Lakes to fish or boat, lots of trail heads for either hiking or horseback riding. Our snow fall can range from a few inches to multiple feet, depending on the year and elevation. We still have "old timers" (me included) talking about the winter of '96 - Red Feather Farms, remember that one? It was a good one. Skiing (downhill or cross-country), snowmobiling. There are quite a few people who live "off grid" They use solar and wind mostly. When it comes to water tables, you would have to make sure of water rights before blocking off any creek for power use. I know people who reuse gray water and people who have composting toilets. Okanogan County is normally not humid, unless there is a good storm rolling through. Regarding rain fall totals...I would have to do some research to give you exact numbers. Regarding catching rainfall...I am unaware/unsure of this. I have not heard this one. Hope You find this information helpful. Okanogan County is gorgeous.
