 Omak 's economy is also driven by a mixture of tourism . Nearby recreational destinations , with their mild climate , increase the local economy significantly . The local Ace Hardware , Big 5 Sporting Goods , Big R and Walmart retail stores maintain license vendors for recreational activities . There is a 1 @,@ 541 @,@ 470 @-@ square @-@ foot ( 143 @,@ 207 m2 ) shopping mall , the Omache Shopping Center , located in North Omak Business Park along U.S. Route 97 , which attracts residents from nearby rural communities . Established in 1987 , the mall is home to 12 stores and services . Hotels in Omak include Best Western , Rodeway Inn , Omak Inn , and Motel Nicholas . Omak is the headquarters of two infrastructure organizations : Okanogan County Transportation & Nutrition and Cascade and Columbia River Railroad . 
