Eastern WA Off Road: Douglas Creek/Naneum Overland Trip

Eastern Washington Off Road
Douglas Creek/Naneum Overland Trip

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UPCOMING > EWOR: 2025 Independence Day 4×4 Trip & Potluck

Eastern Washington Off Road
Independence Day Celebration
(4×4 Trip & Potluck)

Manastash
Independence Day
Updated 6/26/2025

Eastern Washington Off Road
Independence Day Celebration (4×4 Trip & Potluck)

Hosted by Graham Family Farm
10 AM – 10 PM Friday, July 4, 2025

GENERAL INFO
Graham Family Farm is hosting an Eastern Washington Off Road 4×4 trail trip with an Independence Day potluck dinner to follow in the Biergarten. There will be games and Wobbly Train rides. Free camping available.

DO NOT JUST SHOW UP
This is a free event but space is limited and it is on a first sign up basis. Everyone must sign up in advance. All guests must be approved.
(If you get upset easily over people’s opinions, this event may not be for you.)


THE 4X4 TRIP

We are doing a 4×4 trips through the Wenas, across Manastash Ridge, through Funny rocks, through Moon Rocks, and back out through Wenas. Be prepared for mud and snow. We will not be playing on the rocks.

MEETING LOCATION: Graham Family Farm

DATE: July 4th 2025

TIME: The convoy leaves about 10 AM. Be early.

REQUIREMENTS: You must have a Discover Pass. You must have a working Street licensed 4 wheel drive to do this trip. Please have a full tank of fuel, recovery gear, and cold weather gear.

NOTE: By signing up you are expected to follow the rules of the land and Tread Lightly. The roads/trails can get soft. Spinning your tires intentionally causes damage and is illegal. These actions have caused closures.

FEES: This a Free to attend event. You will need a Discover Pass. You will need to bring your own rig, gear, and lunch.

COMMS: CB #7, GMRS #7

FUEL: Please have a full tank of fuel to start with.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE 4X4 TRIP:
2021

SIGHTSEEING: The 4×4 trip will be going through the Wenas (DNR Area) and into the Forest Service and back through the Wenas. There are great views for Manastash Ridge. We will see Funny Rocks and Moon Rocks.


FOOD
Bring a sack lunch for lunch the trail. The potluck dinner around 6 PM. Graham Family Farm will be cooking up some hamburgers and hot dogs. Please bring something for the potluck like chips & dip, fruit, dessert, etc.


SIGN UP
This is a free event, but space is limited and it is on a first-sign up basis. Everyone must sign up at least a week in advance. All guests must be approved.

By signing up you are agreeing and expected to follow the rules of the land and Tread Lightly. The roads/trails can get soft. Spinning your tires intentionally causes damage and is illegal. These actions have caused closures.

By signing up you are acknowledging that you are responsible for anything that happens to yourself, your passengers and/or vehicle. On road travel, off road travel, and public lands can be dangerous. Graham Family Farm is only there as a group guide and not responsible for whatever may happen.

Please be advised that by signing up to this event you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used on the internet. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please do not sign up.

If you would like to attend please use the Contact Us page. Do not just show up.

THE SIGNED UP RIG LIST
Ceg – YJ
Odo – JKU
Jonny – XJ
Clifford – LJ
Steve – CJ3B
Chris S – ZJ
Jeremy- JKU

MAYBE
Jason

POTLUCK FOOD LIST
Ceg & 99 – Hamburgers & Hotdogs
Doc & Kodye-
Jerry

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UPCOMING: Eastern Washington Off Road 22nd Year Anniversary Camp Out

Eastern Washington Off Road
22nd Year Anniversary Camp Out

UPCOMING: Eastern Washington Off Road 22nd Year Anniversary Camp Out 1 UPCOMING: Eastern Washington Off Road 22nd Year Anniversary Camp Out 2

UPDATED – 5/22/2026

EASTERN WASHINGTON OFF ROAD
22ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY CAMP OUT

Hosted by Graham Family Farm NW
Friday May 22 – Monday May, 25 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend).
Pre-sign ups are required.

GENERAL INFO
The Graham Family’s Farm has been hosting motorized outdoor recreation events for 22 years come 2026 Memorial Day as Eastern Washington Off Road. Join us for the fun Friday May 22nd – Monday May, 25th 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend).

We will be doing potluck meals (Breakfast & Dinner) the weekend with off road trips on Saturday across Bethel Ridge through Oak Creek Wildlife Area, and Sunday through the Wenas Wildlife Area.

Note: There may be snow, mud, and tight trails. Roof top tents and trailers not recommended for the offroad trips. You can leave them at the farm.

DO NOT JUST SHOW UP
This is a free event but space is limited and it is on a first sign up basis. Everyone must sign up in advance. All guests must be approved.
(If you get upset easily over people’s opinions, this event may not be for you.)


THE 4X4 TRIPS

We are doing 4×4 trips on Saturday and Sunday. The trips will be through Oak Creek and Wenas Wildlife Areas. Be prepared for mud and snow.

REQUIREMENTS: You must have a Discover Pass. You must have a working Street licensed 4 wheel drive to do this trip. Please have a full tank of fuel, recovery gear, and cold weather gear.

NOTE: By signing up you are expected to follow the rules of the land and Tread Lightly. The roads/trails can get soft. Spinning your tires intentionally causes damage and is illegal. These actions have caused closures.

FEES:
This a Free to attend event. You will need a Discover Pass. You will need to bring your own rig, gear, and food. You will need money for fuel between trips.

COMMS: GMRS #7

FUEL: Please have a full tank of fuel to start with each day.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE 4X4 TRIP:
2025 Videos – Saturday, Sunday
2022 Photos – Bethel Ridge 4×4 Overland Trip Parts of this we be on Saturday’s Trip

SIGHTSEEING
> Saturday’s 4×4 trip will start in Forest Service on Bethel Ridge and most of the rest will be through the Oak Creek Wildlife Area.
> Sunday’s 4×4 trip will be going through the Wenas and Wenas Wildlife Areas. Hopefully we will be able to see the the valleys and the volcanic mountains.


BASE CAMP

CAMPING: Camping is free on the Graham Family Farm NW. Warming fires only allowed in the fire ring and wood burning stove in the Biergarten Area. Bring what you would need to camp with. We have room for tents up to a few motor homes. Let us know what you plan to camp in so we make sure we have the room saved for you. It could be very hot or cold in the day and cold at night.

FOOD: Bring enough food for the weekend. Pack a lunch for Saturday’s and Sunday’s trips. There will be some potlucks that you can join:
Friday; Evening Potluck Dinner.
Saturday; Morning Breakfast; Potluck Dinner.
Sunday; Morning Breakfast; Potluck Dinner.
Monday; Morning Breakfast.
The potluck food list in below.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT BASE CAMP:
Food & drinks (bring your own drinks) as we BS around the fire. Maybe some outdoor games.

THE SCHEDULE:

  • Friday
    3 PM – Gate opens to any one wanting to camp. Dry camping is free. Warming wood fires are only allowed in the fire ring and wood burning stove in the Biergarten Area.
    6:00 PM – Potluck Dinner
  • Saturday
    9:00 AM – Potluck breakfast in the Biergarten.
    9:30 AM – Line up rigs for run
    10 AM – Start the road trip to Bethel Ridge and explore for the day.
    6 PM or sooner – Potluck Dinner in the Biergarten.
    Evening Campfire.
  • Sunday
    9:00 AM – Potluck breakfast in the Biergarten.
    9:30 AM – Line up rigs for run
    10 AM – Start the road trip to the Wenas Wildlife Area and explore for the day.
    6 PM or sooner – Potluck Dinner in the Biergarten.
    Evening Campfire.
  • Monday
    10 AM – Potluck breakfast in the Biergarten.
    Then pack for home

SIGN UP
This is a free event, but space is limited and it is on a first-sign up basis. Everyone must sign up at least a week in advance. All guests must be approved.

By signing up you are agreeing and expected to follow the rules of the land and Tread Lightly. The roads/trails can get soft. Spinning your tires intentionally causes damage and is illegal. These actions have caused closures.

By signing up you are acknowledging that you are responsible for anything that happens to yourself, your passengers and/or vehicle. On road travel, off road travel, and public lands can be dangerous. Graham Family Farm NW is only there as a group guide and not responsible for whatever may happen.

Please be advised that by signing up to this event you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used on the internet. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please do not sign up.

If you would like to attend, please email us or text Ceg. Do not just show up.

THE SIGNED UP RIG LIST

Saturday
Ceg, Charlie & Cecil – YJ
Doc & CJ – YJ
Tommy & Mandy – XJ
Tom M – WJ
Jeremy & Chrissie – JKU
Justin – Sami
Jerry – Bronco
Don L – XJ
Havo – JKU

Sunday
Ceg, Charlie & Cecil – YJ
Doc, Kodye & CJ – YJ
Tommy & Mandy – XJ
Tom M – WJ
Jeremy – JKU

Maybe
Justin – Sami
Jerry – Bronco

CAMP SPACE NEEDED LIST
Tom M – WJ with Pop-up
Jeremy & Chrissie – Tent

Maybe 
Jerry


POTLUCK FOOD LIST
We are doing potluck meals throughout the weekend. Please bring food to share if you want to join in. Bring your own drinks. If you see something we listed and want to make that dish, please let us know. Let us know what food you want to bring by emailing us.

FRIDAY NIGHT

  • DINNER
    Ceg & 99 – Chili Dogs

SATURDAY

  • BREAKFAST
    Ceg & 99 – Breakfast Casserole and coffee.
    Tom – English muffins & jam
  • LUNCH – Pack your own
  • DINNER
    Ceg & 99 – BBQ Smoked Chicken, Apple Carrot Raisin Salad
    Tommy & Mandy – Potato Salad
    Doc & Kodye – Baked Beans
    Don L – Corn on the cob
    Tom – Dessert
    Havo & Rose – Fruit Salad

SUNDAY

  • BREAKFAST
    Ceg & 99 – Breakfast burritos and coffee.
    Tom – Various salsas
  • LUNCH – Pack your own
  • DINNER
    Ceg & 99 – Pulled Pork, Mac Salad, Cole Slaw
    Doc & Kodye – Baked Beans
    Tom – Dessert

MONDAY

  • BREAKFAST
    Ceg & 99 – Pancake breakfast and coffee.
    Tom – English muffins & jam

This is what we are having, feel free to bring other sides for the meals.

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EWOR Newsletter 5/28/25

Eastern Washington Off Road
Newsletter 5/28/25

 Eastern Washington Off Road
Eastern Washington Off Road

Since 2004 Graham Family Farm has been hosting Offroad 4×4 trail trips, Overland trips, Camping trips, Sightseeing trips, Road trips, Meet & Greets, and more open to those who that are willing to follow the rule of the land we travel.
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Hello Group,

Thank you to all the people who came on Memorial Day Weekend. Thank you to those who donated to the potlucks too.

Here are the videos I took on Saturday and Sunday:

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Our next event is starts the first Monday of June:
Please make sure I have you on the list below. I will sent you the meet up location.

Eastern Washington Off Road
Douglas Creek/Naneum Overland Trip

Douglas CreekDouglas Creek
UPDATED – 5/31/2025

Eastern Washington Off Road
Douglas Creek/Naneum Overland Trip

Hosted by Graham Family Farm
Monday June 2 2025 – Wednesday June 4 2025

The Eastern Washington Off Road Douglas Creek/Naneum Overland Trip is full size 4×4 friendly. This trip runs from Vantage off I-90, up through Douglas Creek, through the Naneum Ridge State Forest, and back to I-90 in Kittitas. A few stops sightseeing stops along the way. We will be running a lot of pavement and some rough backroads with creek crossings with stops to see the views. High ground clearance vehicles recommended.

We will be covering a lot of ground stopping at places along the way. We will camp at Douglas Creek and then in the Naneum State Forest. Here are the plan stops:

  • Frenchman Cooley
  • Quincy Lakes
  • Douglas Creek
  • Naneum State Forest

This is free event but space is limited and it is on a first-sign up basis. Everyone must sign up in advance. All guest must be approved. Do not just show up.
(If you get upset easily over peoples opinions, this event may not be for you.)

MEETING LOCATION: Graham Family Farm and then Vantage.

DATE: Monday June 2 2025 through Wednesday June 4 2025

TIME: The convoy leaves about 10 AM from Graham Family Farm in Selah. Be early.

FEES:
This a Free to attend event. You will need to bring your own rig, gear, and food. You will need money for fuel and maybe cash for campsites fees. A Discover Pass is required at some stops.

REQUIREMENTS: You must have a working Street licensed 4 wheel drive to do this trip. (Some roads are rough and some places may have low hanging branches. Not recommend for tall heavy truck campers.) Please have a full tank of fuel, recovery gear, and cold weather gear. Bring plenty of water and things you need to be safe from the sun. Bring a sack type lunch since we may not stop very long at places along the way. (A Discover Pass is required.)
NOTE: By signing up you are expected to follow the rules of the land and Tread Lightly. The roads/Trails can get soft this time of year. Spinning your tires intentionally on wet surfaces causes damage and is illegal. These actions have caused closures.

COMMS: CB #7, GMRS #7

FUEL: Please have a full tank of fuel to start with. We will refuel in Wenatchee if needed.

FOOD: Bring enough food for the whole trip. We will only stop if we need fuel.

CAMPING: Bring what you would need to camp in the desert and the forest. It could be very hot in the day and cold at night.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Here are some photos from the other trips through Douglas Creek: 2022, 2021

PLANNED ROUTE:
This is the planned route but could change if we find other things to do along the way. Monday: Vantage to Frenchman Cooley, to Quincy Lakes, Douglas Creek to camp.  Tuesday: Douglas Creek through Alstown, Rock Island Grade, Naneum Ridge State Forest. Wednesday: Naneum Ridge State Forest and out to I-90 in Kittitas.

DAY 1: Google Map Graham Family Farm to Palisades
DAY 2: GAIA Map Douglas Creek to Naneum Creek
DAY 3: Route Pending from Naneum Creek to Kittitas (I-90)

OFFICIAL AREA INFO & MAPS
Douglas Creek BLM
Nanuem/Colockum DNR Map

SIGN UP
This is free event, but space is limited and it is on a first-sign up basis. Everyone must sign up at lease a week in advance. All guest must be approved.

By signing up you are agreeing and expected to follow the rules of the land and Tread Lightly. The roads/trails can get soft. Spinning your tires intentionally causes damage and is illegal. These actions have caused closures.

By signing up you are acknowledging that you are responsible for anything that happens to yourself, your passengers and/or vehicle. On road travel, off road travel, and public lands can be dangerous. Graham Family Farm is only there as a group guide and not responsible for whatever may happen.

Please be advised that by signing up to this event you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used on the internet. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please do not sign up.

If you would like to attend please use the Contact Us page. Do not just show up.

THE SIGNED UP RIG LIST
Ceg – Yukon
Don L – XJ
Havo – JKU
Sky-Diver – LJ
David R – Sequoia
Greg B – Sequoia

Maybe


OTHER EVENTS

All events are subject to change. Please check the event page right before you come to see if anything had changed. All event links are list under “Upcoming” in the menu.

JUNE –
Eastern Washington Off Road: Douglas Creek Overland Trip – 6/2-4/2025
Eastern Washington Off Road: Father’s Day 4×4 Trip – 6/15/2025

JULY –
Eastern Washington Off Road: Blue Mountains Overland Trip – 7/7-9/2025

AUGUST –
EWOR: Gifford Pinchot & WABDR S1 Overland Trip – 8/4-6/2025

SEPTEMBER –
Eastern Washington Off Road: Gallagher 4×4 Overland Trip – 9/8-9/2025
Eastern Washington Off Road: Moses Lake 4×4 Trip – 9/?/2025 (PENDING)

NOVEMBER –
Eastern WA Off Road: Fall Overland Meet & Greet at Beverly Dunes – 1/1-2/2025
Eastern Washington Off Road: Christmas Tree Snow Wheeling Trip – 11/30/2025

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Thank you for your support!

Clay

Clay Graham
Graham Family Farm/Eastern Washington Off Road

 

NOTE: DO NOT JUST SHOW UP TO GRAHAM FAMILY FARM HOSTED EVENTS.
Pre-sign ups are required for all “Graham Family Farm” and “Eastern Washington Off Road” hosted events. It is on a first-sign up basis and all must be approved. Contact us if you would like to attend any event by using use the Contact Us page. Everything is subject to change!

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Eastern WA Off Road 21st Anniversary: Wenas/Cleman Mountain Trip

Eastern WA Off Road 21st Anniversary
Wenas/Cleman Mountain Trip

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