Lyons Ferry Park’s Future In Question

STARBUCK - Less than a month after Ski Bluewood was rescued for local winter recreation, a much-beloved summer spot in the area appears to be in jeopardy.

During the past several weeks, the operator and lease holders of Lyons Ferry Park on the Snake River have all given notice to terminate their respective agreements, saying they can no longer afford to subsidize the moneylosing facility.

The Lyons Ferry Marina is financially sound and is not affected by the change.

"My heart is broken," said Jennie Dickinson, director of the Port of Columbia, which holds the lease for the 175-acre park from t...