Ruby

Ruby came into existence in the late 1880s and was incorporated in 1890. It became one of the best known and liveliest mining towns in the Northwest. Ruby had 29 businesses and was about a quarter mile long.

Today, the only thing that remains of this once-bustling mining town, are some stone foundations that marked where the buildings once stood.

Located 7 miles southeast of Conconully.

The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 18 thru December 20 Christmas in the Gorge 2009 Stevenson December 4 thru December 6 Christmas Ships Parade Vancouver December 5 thru December 17 Holiday Barrel Tasting Walla Walla December 4 thru December 6 Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 6 thru February 7

Other upcoming events include: The Messiah Wenatchee December 6 Holidays at the Beach Long Beach November 27 thru November 29 Christmas in the Gorge 2009 Stevenson December 4 thru December 6 Strawberry Mountain Salon Christmas Open House Goldendale December 4 Lighted Boat Parade and Crab Pot Christmas Tree Ilwaco December 5