2022 Spring & Summer Wenatchee Valley Visitors Guide by The Wenatchee World

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Welcome to North Central Washington

World photo/Don Seabrook Miles Harvey, Salida, Colorado, splashes a wave of water on people waiting to have a turn in July, 2021, at Slidewaters’ newest attraction in Chelan, a river wave that opened in May. Coowner Robert Borner says their Citywave U.S.A. is the largest river wave in the world and the only one in the United States. It was built by the Citywave company based in Munich, Germany.

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Photos by Don Seabrook From top, left to right: Chelan’s Slide Waters Lazy River draws a crowd. Hale Park provides skate boarders like Sam Wagner multiple opportunities. Pybus Public Market hosts “The Big Chill.” Danny Cortez picks gala apples in Monitor. Farm scenes can be found all around Badger Mountain and Waterville.

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World photo/Don Seabrook Jacob Rawley, Ephrata, hits a shot from the rough on the 8th hole at Lakeview Golf & Country Club in Soap Lake.

Look it up: Find something to do in Wenatchee and North Central Washington

elow is a collection of websites to help you find something to do in Wenatchee and North Central Washington.

Wenatchee Valley

NCW Events Calendar: ncwcalendar.com Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce: wenatchee.org Ohme Gardens: ohmegardens.com Loop Trail, Chelan County PUD: wwrld.us/loopmap Pybus Public Market: pybuspublicmarket.org

n WENATCHEE VALLEY �� page 6 Wenatchee is listed as a hot destination: Here’s what people are saying �� page 8 Wenatchee Foothills �� page 9-11 A great base for exploring �� page 12-13 Ohme Gardens: A delightful alpine oasis �� page 14-15 Pybus Public Market: A hub forcommunity, dining and local artisans �� page 16-17 AppleSox baseball �� page 18 Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval �� page 19 Town Toyota Center �� page 21 East Wenatchee: The landing site of history �� page 22-23 The Loop Trail �� page 24 Museums �� page 25 Rocky Reach Dam: A new visitor center �� page 26 The dams of North Central Washington �� page 26-27 What’s your apple IQ? �� page 28 Transportation around Wenatchee �� page 30-31 n ENTIAT �� page 32-33 Camping: Outdoor fun can become a family tradition �� page 34-35 Golf North Central Washington �� page 36-38 Nature’s bounty: Satisfy your tastebuds at fruit stands and farmers markets �� page 39 Where we grow grapes in NCW �� page 40 2021 North Central Washington Wine Awards winners ��pages 41,43 n WATERVILLE ��pages 45, 47 n CASHMERE �� page 48, 50 n LEAVENWORTH �� page 52-54 Feel the rush: Whitewater rafting on the Wenatchee River �� page 56 Icicle Creek Center for the Arts �� page 57 n COLUMBIA BASIN �� page 64-65 Soak in the sun at Crescent Bar �� page 66 Gorge Amphitheatre �� page 66 Wildlife �� page 67-68 n LAKE CHELAN �� page 70-74 Stehekin: A secluded oasis like no other �� page 74-75 Festivals �� page 76 Fall and winter adventures �� page 77 n OKANOGAN �� page 80-82 12 Tribes Casinos offers gambling and more �� page 82

Outdoors info and trips from local experts: wenatcheeoutdoors.org Hiking in the Wenatchee Foothills. Chelan-Douglas Land Trust: cdlandtrust.org Ag tourism: cascadefarmlands.com Washington apple Commission, for everything about apples: bestapples.com Numerica Performing Arts Center: numericapac.org Rocky Reach Dam: wwrld.us/rockyreachdam

Link Transit: linktransit.com

North Central Washington

Washington State Parks: parks. wa.gov Ice Age Floods Institute: iafi.org Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Headquarters: wwrld.us/forest Cascade Loop, Seattle to North Central Washington and back: cascadeloop.com

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World photo/Don Seabrook A speedboat makes one of its last runs of the day up the Columbia River in front of Pybus Public Market with a rain cell looming upriver.

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World photo/Don Seabrook Heidi Benitas carries lugs of rainier cherries to a trailer while picking in the 7-acre Columbia Valley Cherries orchard along South Nile Street in East Wenatchee.

f you love quiet, riverside strolls and discovering cute downtowns, you'll be right at home in Wenatchee. You could spend a full day in the historic downtown alone, exploring the shops, restaurants, wine bars and pubs you will find there. If downtown isn't quite your scene, you can spend your afternoon in nature instead, soaking in the sunlight and losing yourself amidst the sounds of rushing water and the sweet, trilling song of birds. Want to head out to Bavarian Leavenworth and

the amazing Lake Chelan for the day? With Wenatchee as your base, you’re closer than your daily commute. Wenatchee has the best trail systems in all of Central Washington. Bring your wheels or rent them and spend the day exploring miles of paved paths or hike the Wenatchee Foothills Trails — a collection of well-maintained trails just three miles from downtown that cross huge land preserves on the city’s western edge. Visitors can also choose to boat and swim in the beautiful Columbia River that

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World photo/Don Seabrook Storm clouds brew over the Wenatchee Valley as a group of young men from Awaken Church in Wenatchee challenges a group of friends, former students of Wenatchee Valley College, to a volleyball match at Walla Walla Point Park.

World photo/Don Seabrook Abram Rodriguez with the Eastmont Jazz Band plays at the Memorial Park’s Gesa Entertainment Stage during the Apple Blossom Festival

carves its way between the cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. Several companies, such as Columbia River Boat Rental, provide rentals at rates around $70 per hour. People can also choose to fish off several docks along the

Columbia River. Head 20 minutes south of Wenatchee and you'll reach Squilchuck State Park and Mission Ridge, where hiking and mountain biking opportunities abound through pristine Ponderosa

Pine forests. At Mission Ridge you can a 3.2 mile hike to Clara and Marion lakes, two low-elevation alpine lakes surrounded by majestic larches, whose needles turn a shocking yellow in the fall.

When it’s time to celebrate and eat, Wenatchee doesn’t disappoint. The valley has a huge roster of restaurants, including the best Mexican food scene in the state from taco trucks to sit-down restaurants.

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Wenatchee is listed as a hot destination: Here’s what people are saying Expedia: “This stunning river city features panoramic mountain views, dense pine forests and pretty apple orchards.” Small-town Washington: “With a population of around 34,000 people, you’ll find this town in Eastern Washington has plenty to offer visitors for a weekend getaway or summer vacation including wine tastings, a unique market, foodie stops, a historic downtown, outdoor recreation, and plenty of stunning scenery.”

Trip Advisor: “Wenatchee is tucked away in a rugged valley full of natural and manmade wonders, from challenging golf courses to rocky trails. With the snow-capped Cascades to the west and the mighty Columbia to the east, the Wenatchee area offers no shortage of activities for the adventurous traveler.” Outdoors NW: “Hiking along the Columbia River, through wildflowercovered foothills and up to an iconic rock overlook,

we were blown away by the city’s natural beauty. As lifelong Washingtonians, how had we never visited Wenatchee in the spring?” Northwest Travel Magazine: Summer Sips in Wenatchee — “Wenatchee is fast becoming a key player in the Northwest culinary and beverage scenes.” Sunset Magazine: 20 Western Dream Towns — Best Places to Live 2017 Forbes Magazine: 25 Best Places to Retire in 2017 — “Scenic, sunny

Columbia River city … on the very dry side of the Cascade Mountain Range.” Northwest Travel & Life: “The Wenatchee Valley has developed a burgeoning food and wine scene, a fitting place for Washington’s second largest public market.” New York Times: “Wenatchee, the epicenter of Washington’s apple industry.” AAA Travel Guide: “A prime area for all-year recreation, from hiking in summer to skiing in winter.”

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Wenatchee Foothills

World photo/Don Seabrook Cars head up to the Horse Lake Trailhead in the foothills system.

njoy sweeping views of the Wenatchee Valley as you hike through the wildflower laden, shrub-steppe hillsides of the Wenatchee Foothills. The Foothills trail system is an interlocking web of trails accessed by one of six easy-to-reach trailheads.

The trails are well-maintained and offer sweeping views of the city and Columbia River. Here are two of the most popular:

Saddle Rock Gateway

A local favorite, the Saddle Rock trailhead

provides great access to Saddle Rock, an iconic city landmark. The trailhead has plenty of amenities, including more than 80 parking spaces and connects with two trails — the main trail (1.3 miles from trailhead to Saddle Rock’s peak) and the east trail (1.75 miles from

trailhead to peak).

The Horse Lake Road Trailhead

Horse Lake is a 1,500-acre reserve dedicated to conservation and wildlife habitat. The trailhead is reachable by dirt road and starts you high on the northern edge of the foothills.

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World photo/Don Seabrook Nicole Rishel, Wenatchee, kneeling, and her three daughters Jade Montford, Saige and Harper Rishel, feed birds at Walla Walla Point Park.

YOUR FIRST STOP BEFORE THE OUTDOORS

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Molly Coonfield, 16, Wenatchee, right, trains with fellow teammates of Velocity Swimming at the Wenatchee City Pool.

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A great base for exploring

enatchee is the perfect base for any North Central Washington adventure. Located halfway between Seattle and Spokane, Wenatchee has lots to offer by way of shopping, hotels, dining and entertainment. If you don't have your own vehicle, you will find plenty of options for transportation to take you to the surrounding areas. The metro Wenatchee area spans the Columbia River. World file photo/Don Seabrook Visitors can check out the Wenatchee boasts an array of sculptures around the city, including these two in Riverfront Park North Central Washington near Orondo Avenue. orchards, go hiking in the forests or coulees, or take ing, scenic roads that snake Twenty-two miles to the a joyride down the windthrough the Cascades. west, Leavenworth invokes

Bavarian-style architecture, music and culture. Even closer still, Cashmere, 12 miles west, boasts an eclectic shopping district and is home to the world-famous Aplets and Cotlets candy factory. Just 45 miles to the north, the 55-mile-long Lake Chelan is an oasis of sun and water. Water sports, hiking and relaxing on the beach are just a few of the things you can do there.

Even more to explore

People can catch a ride on the miniature railroad at Wenatchee’s Riverfront Park. The Wenatchee Riverfront Railway is the only 10-inch

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side. The city does not post lifeguards, so people should be aware and play it safe in the water. The park also holds playgrounds and basic utilities, both parks are on the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail. In the summer, people can hike Mission Ridge to the Bomber Bowl. One of the most popular runs at Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort, the Bomber Bowl, gets its name from the devastating crash of a B-24 bomber in 1944. The crash landed about 500 feet below the summit, killing all six crewmen and strewing the area with wreckage. Years later, a monument was created from a wing of the plane and is located just uphill from the original crash site. If you are wanting a peaceful day outdoors, grab

World file photo/Don Seabrook Owl Soda Fountain & Gifts owner Kelsey Alvarado takes orders from customers on her first day of business Jan. 2, 2020.

a blanket and head to Ohme Gardens for an afternoon picnic. The gardens holds an ethereal quality. The alpine oasis overlooks the Columbia River on the north edge of Wenatchee and is full of stony paths that twist and

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gauge railway in the U.S. that’s open to the public. The diminutive train track, complete with pint-sized trains and a cute train station, costs $2 to ride and is open on select days throughout the year. The Wenatchee First Fridays Art Walk is also a great way to explore the downtown, while checking out the local art scene. People can visit the work of artists in shops, galleries and restaurants. Up for some swimming on a warm summer day? Wenatchee’s Walla Walla Point Park and Confluence State Park both have floatlined areas where you can safely swim in the Columbia River. Visitors can even go for a picnic or a stroll along the beaches on the river-

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Ohme Gardens: A delightful alpine oasis

World photo/Don Seabrook Ohme Gardens with the Cascade Mountain Range behind it on March 26, 2021.

he Ohme Gardens will take your breath away. Filled with alpine meadows, dainty wildflowers and shimmering streams, the gardens are nothing short of enchanting. Spend an afternoon picnicking among the wildflowers or explore the rugged paths. In 1929, Herman Ohme purchased the land that would eventually be dubbed Ohme Gardens. Originally intended to be an orchard,

Herman and his wife were inspired by the breathtaking views of the Wenatchee Valley and Cascade Mountains that the craggy bluff offered and created the beautiful alpine escape we see today. The work was done over many long years, largely by hand, and is a true masterpiece of hard work, love and devotion. The gardens are open daily from April 15 through Oct. 15.

World photo/Don Seabrook Sam Eastburn rakes up branches and pine needles left on the grass over the winter at Ohme Gardens. East Wenatchee and the Columbia River stretch out in the background in the spot near the park’s entrance.

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World photo/Don Seabrook Christi Maroney, left, Wenatchee, and Krystal Frost, East Wenatchee, share a story while sipping Chelan Craft Cider with lemon during Saturday’s “The Big Chill” at Pybus Public Market.

Pybus Public Market: A hub for community, dining and local artisans

ybus Public Market is a central hub for dining, shopping and community in Wenatchee. It is the second largest public markets in Washington state and is located on the west bank of the Columbia River near downtown Wenatchee. Just outside, the 11-mile, paved Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail will whisk you away after an afternoon spent dining, checking out the local produce and shops, and soaking in quality time with friends and family. You can eat and shop at the market’s many stores and restaurants morning and night. The market is a community

meeting place, filled with weekend art shows, live music and fundraisers. A piano even stands at the ready for anyone adventurous enough to play. The loop trail is right by the market and on the shoreline of the Columbia River. Head north past the market's osprey nest situated on a tall pole and check out the parks public art. Or, if you are feeling up to it, rent a bike and do the full loop — it will take about an hour. Afterward, visitors can check out historic downtown Wenatchee. The downtown is full of restaurants, pubs, cute cafes and ice cream parlors, quirky shops, public sculptures, the Numerica Perform-

ing Arts Center and the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center.

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“The building is breathtaking, the local farmers, restaurants and artisanal food producers it hosts are uniformly superb, and its location on the banks of the Columbia River is stunning.” — Seattle Refined/Komo “The Pybus Market has far more to offer than a location to buy your weekly supply of groceries. It is a historical destination where you can shop, dine, relax, bike on the river, meet friends, bring visitors, listen to music, and host your event

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Darnell Scott performs blues at Pybus.

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World photo/Mike Bonnicksen Petra Singletary of Orondo looks at a quail metal yard art decoration.

or wedding — but most of all, it’s a place to connect with passionate artisans, inventive food retailers and Wenatchee’s creative community.” — Yakima Magazine “If you come to Wenatchee, you can’t miss the market with its fire engine red sign, “Public Market,” and flags flying at the entrance. Pybus lies two blocks east of historic downtown Wenatchee and converges at the Loop Trail, Riverfront Park, and Orondo Boat Basin. This exciting community market with delicious local foods, artisans, quality restaurants, special-

ties and much more is worth a visit.” — Real Food Traveler

Dining

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World photo/Luke Hollister Children wait in line to check out displays of Legos at the Nick’s Bricks event in Pybus Public Market.

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World photo/Don Seabrook Wenatchee AppleSox’s A.J. Guerrero keeps his balance after sliding safely into second base past Port Angeles player Javy Espinoza in the second inning of their baseball game Aug. 3, 2021.

World photo/Don Seabrook John Newman Jr. gets to home plate on a home run with the Wenatchee AppleSox against Portland in June, 2021.

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lay ball! The Wenatchee AppleSox will return for the summer of 2022. You can welcome them back for the 2022 Opening Day game versus the Port Angeles Lefties on June 6th. The annual fireworks show

will return July 2nd after the AppleSox versus Bend Elk game. The AppleSox play in the West Coast League from June through August at Paul Thomas Sr. Field on the Wenatchee Valley College campus, 1300 Fifth St., Wenatchee.

World photo/Don Seabrook Gabriel Arellano of the Portland Pickles baseball team sprays ice water at teammate Jacob Jablonski before their baseball game in Wenatchee. The Pickles were in town to play the Wenatchee AppleSox on the hottest recorded day in Wenatchee history. Water in the face worked for Jablonski as he hit a grand slam home run in the game.

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World photo/Mike Bonnicksen Pro late model race car driver Andy Beaman, at right, laughs as Waylon Gold of Wenatchee poses for a photo in Beaman’s car during Fan Fest at Kids Night at Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval in 2021.

Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval

enatchee has its very own race track — a quartermile asphalt run that holds the title of being one of the fastest in the world. Combine that with top-of-the-line facilities that have been praised by racers and fans alike and you have a recipe for success. Visitors can watch cars and monster trucks heat up the asphalt from mid-April’s Spring Sizzler through September’s Fall Shin Dig. The track features monster trucks and midgets, street stocks and winged sprint cars.

2022 Schedule

April 14: Save Our Race Cars Bump 2 Pass & Fireworks April 23: Tommy Wentz Classic April 30: Knutson General Contracting PLM Spring Sizzler/NW Legends Nationals May 1: NWSLMS Leonard Evans 150/Northwest Legends Nationals May 14: Outlaw Oval Challenge May 21: Military Appreciation Night June 4: Mr. Dizzy Night June 11: Dads Night June 25: North American Big

Rig Night July 9: Dick's Heating and Air Conditioning Kids Bike Night July 16: Thunder in the Valley August 6: Les Schwab Night August 13: Columbia River Throwdown August 20: Johnson Electric Bump 2 Pass and Boat Race September 10: Pepsi Night B-Mod Shootout September 17: Jerry Berschauer PLM 125 September 18: NWSLMS Neal Newberry 125/ Wenatchee Legends Cup

World photo/Mike Bonnicksen Bandoleros class drivers Caleb Delong, left, and Brody Whitbeck compete during a heat race at Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval in 2021.

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World file photo/Kathryn Stevens Twelve-year-old Mackenzie Baker, left, takes instructions from Shannon Salter, center, during a Wenatchee Figure Skating Club’s skills class in 2021.

Town Toyota Center

own Toyota Center is the place to be if you are looking for big local events. The 4,300-seat arena plays host to sporting events, rodeos, concerts and more. Right next to the main arena is the iFiber skating rink, a year-round ice rink that is open to the public and offers lessons and activities. The Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks, a professional indoor football team, will play its home games in the arena from May through August. The arena is also the fall and winter home of the Wenatchee Wild hockey team.

March 23: Wenatchee Wild vs. Penticton Vees March 26: Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks vs. Socal Red Tails March 31: Jordan World Circus April 16: Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks vs. Washington Elite April 23: Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks vs. Oregon High Desert Storm April 30: Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks vs. Washington Elite May 6: Hell on Hooves: Roughstock Rodeo May 21: Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks vs. Tri-City Rush June 11: Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks vs. Idaho Horsemen

World photo/Don Seabrook The Town Toyota Center is home to professional sports teams like the Wenatchee Wild and Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks and features rodeos, concerts and other events.

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World file photo/Don Seabrook Former and present Eastmont High School students gather for a pickup game of futsal in November 2020 at the court at the Eastmont Community Park in East Wenatchee. The artificial turf field, smaller than a soccer field, opened up after two years of planning led by East Wenatchee resident Alex Cruz. It’s surrounded by fencing, but open to the public. An official futsal ball is smaller, heavier and doesn’t bounce as high as a normal soccer ball.

East Wenatchee: The landing site of history E ast Wenatchee is a city brimming with modern and ancient history. The East Wenatchee Clovis site, where 11,000-yearold stone tools were discovered by a local farmer, is a historical marvel. The site has since been refilled, but not before uncovering important

clues about the Clovis people in Washington state. More recently, East Wenatchee was the resting place of Miss Veedol, the Bellanca Skyrocket that crash-landed near the city in 1931, after becoming the first airplane to cross the Pacific Ocean nonstop. A replica of the bright orange, single-

engine aircraft flies over the Wenatchee Valley on special occasions. The area near Pangborn Memorial Airport — named for one of the two pilots who flew the Miss Veedol — is now home to data centers, attracted by relatively inexpensive hydropwer and available land.

East Wenatchee may be a bit drier than its more forested counterpart, but it isn’t lacking in natural beauty. Gaze out across the Columbia and you will be greeted by a valley-wide panoramic view of Wenatchee, as well as the stunning landmark of Saddle Rock and the surrounding foothills.

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Visitors should take a drive up Badger Mountain Road, five miles northeast of East Wenatchee. The road features spectacular views of the Wenatchee Valley and the Stuart Mountain Range. East Wenatchee is also home to the biggest indoor mall in the Wenatchee Valley, tasty restaurants and lots of nearby golf. The 26-acre Eastmont Community Park, at North Georgia Avenue and Grant Road, provides recreation opportunities as well, including a pool, baseball, soccer and futsol fields, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, restrooms, a playground and splash pad. The sun sets on disc golf players playing the eighth hole at Tedford Park in late October 2020 in East Wenatchee.

World photo/Don Seabrook The sun sets on fog and clouds in the Wenatchee Valley in late December in this view from Badger Mountain Road above East Wenatchee.

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World photo/Don Seabrook A dog gets a ride on a trailer of a bicycle on the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail through Riverfront Park.

The Loop Trail I f you are looking for a place to walk or ride your bike, check out the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail. Known simply as "the loop" by locals, the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail is a Wenatchee Valley landmark. For a day of adventure, follow the 11-mile paved path along the shoreline of the Columbia as it crosses three bridges and threads through the various parks and natural ecosystems of the Wenatchee Valley.

Pick your path

On the Wenatchee side of the path you will find shade and green grass. On the east side near the Odabashian Bridge, however, shrubsteppe and a beautiful view of the Cascades await.

History

The Pipeline Pedestrian

World photo/Don Seabrook The Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail offers big views of the Wenatchee Foothills of the Cascade Mountains.

Bridge, built in 1908, was the first bridge to span the Columbia River. Trees shade the trail near the bridge’s east end and Hale Park’s off-leash dog park is on the west end.

Fish

Stand on the pedestrian bridge spanning the

Wenatchee River long enough, and you just might see migrating salmon on their way upstream to spawn. The bridge is just a few steps from Confluence State Park.

Keep riding

Feel like going farther? Two more paved paths con-

nect to the loop. The first travels 2.2 miles down the Columbia River to Hydro Park. While the other path goes 5.5 miles up the Columbia to Lincoln Rock State Park. Don’t forget to stop for a breather and enjoy the view of Rocky Reach Dam on your way to Lincoln Rock.

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Museums

World photo/Don Seabrook The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center acquired the Liberty Theater pipe organ in 1989.

Chelan County

(Open by appointment only)

Mansfield Museum

Wenatchee Valley Museum & 204 E. Woodin Ave., Chelan Cultural Center (509) 682-5644 127 S. Mission St., Wenatchee chelanmuseum.com (509) 888-6240 Rocky Reach wenatcheevalleymuseum.org

28 N. Main St. in Mansfield

735 Front St., second floor (509) 548-0728 leavenworthmuseum.org

Shafer Museum 285 Castle Ave., Winthrop (509) 996-2712 shafermuseum.org

Hydroelectric Project Greater Leavenworth Museum The Museum of the

Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village

600 Cotlets Way, Cashmere (509) 782-3230 cashmeremuseum.org

Lake Chelan Historical Society Museum

Columbia is at the dam, 7 miles north of Wenatchee on Highway 97A (509) 663-7522 chelanpud.org

Douglas County

Berryman Military Park

South Bridgeport near the city swimming pool

(509) 476-2739

Okanogan County Historical Museum

Okanogan County

1410 N. Second Ave. N., Okanogan (509) 422-4272 okanoganhistory.org

Molson Schoolhouse Museum

Grant county Historical Museum and Village 742 Basin St., N. Ephrata (509) 754-3334

539 Molson Road, Molson Douglas County Museum (509) 485-3292 124 Walnut St. Waterville, just molsonmuseums.org off Highway 2 at the city park. Old Depot Museum (509)745-8435 1210 Ironwood St., Oroville

Grant County

Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum

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The dams of North Central Washington Rocky Reach Dam

The Rocky Reach Dam and Discovery Center has finally reopened with some exciting new exhibits to explore. The new center is open year-round and features expanded and updated exhibits, bigger windows for fish viewing and new hands-on displays. Full of stories, history and art, the new Discovery Center offers an interactive way to learn about the Columbia. Nearby at the Rocky Reach Park you can also find gardens, a playground for the kids and an arboretum filled with winding paths, flowering magnolias and towering pines.

Chief Joseph Dam

Located just upstream from Bridgeport, the Chief Joseph Dam is the second-largest hydropower-producing dam in the United States. The dam has an Orientation Area with interpretive displays for visitors, as well as a radio-broadcasted tour. Just behind the dam is Rufus Woods Lake, a 51-mile-long body of water that offers fishing, boating, camping and hiking.

Wanapum Dam

Operated by the Grant County PUD, Wanapum Dam is located on the Columbia River six miles downstream of Vantage.

Learn about the life, language and culture of the Wanapum people at the Wanapum Heritage Center near the dam. More info: wanapum.org

Rock Island Dam

Located 12 miles downstream from Wenatchee, the Rock Island Dam was the first to span the Columbia River and is operated by the Chelan County PUD. The dam has no visitor center and is not open to the public.

Wells Dam

Drive 50 miles north of Wenatchee off Highway 97 and you will find Wells Dam. This dam is operated by Douglas County PUD. A tree-covered viewpoint includes information on the dam, a petroglyph display, picnic shelter and restrooms.

Grand Coulee Dam

The roaring water of the Grand Coulee Dam is a breathtaking display of raw power. The dam is the largest hydropower Lake Chelan Dam producer in the United This dam sits at the States and the biggest base of the lake near concrete structure in the city of Chelan. It is North America. operated by the Chelan The U.S. Bureau of County PUD and is not Reclamation visitor cenopen to the public. ter is open year-round and features daily guided Priest Rapids Dam tours, hands-on-exhibits Priest Rapids dam, and a fun geocache chaloperated by the Grant lenge. Every night during County PUD, sits on the the summer season, a Columbia River 24 miles laser show lights up the south of Vantage. The dam concrete walls of the dam has no visitor center and is against a backsplash of not open to the public. starry sky. World photo/Luke Hollister Emma Lighthall, 3, turns a wheel attempting to generate power while using an interactive display at the newly remodeled Discovery Center Wednesday at Rocky Reach Dam.

Rocky Reach Dam: A new visitor center Rocky Reach Dam, just a few minutes north of Wenatchee on Highway 97A, reopened its all-new Discovery Center in 2021 and there's a lot to see and do. The main floor has one of the three mini-theaters in the Discovery Center. There is also a cafe with stairs up to a deck, which has a brilliant view of the dam and fish ladder. There's a round glass floor where visitors can walk on and look down upon the spiral fish mobile underneath. This 14-foot tall fish mobile, which spans two floors, was designed by Pacific Studio in Seattle. Over 100 salmon are on the spiral, all cut to represent the different types of salmon found in the mid-Columbia. Descend down to lower level 1 and you'll see the living river area which shows how Native Americans lived in the area. Many of the artifacts came from the now closed Museum of the Columbia, including a tule house and canoe. A hydropower know-how section includes a large floor mural of the northwest showing the Columbia River, all its tributaries and the dam locations on the river. One sure-to-be-popular display is the Sternwheeler Video Game. You grab the wheel and see a video display of the Rock Island rapids. Now you try to steer your sternwheeler through the rapids, but there are obstacles, rapids, rocks and sandbars. The fish-viewing area is on lower level 2. It has two large viewing windows where you can get a real good look at migrating fish. There’s no railing so kids and adults can get right up to the fish viewing window.

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Lasers for the Grand Coulee Dam light show are projected from a room inside the visitor center. “One River, Many Voices” is the laser light show at Grand Coulee Dam.

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World file photo/Don Seabrook Danny Cortez, San Antonio, picks gala apples in a Monitor orchard on Sept. 2, 2021. “I love picking,” he said. “It’s a good, healthy thing to do.” He’s picked fruit, traveling from state to state for 10 years.

What’s your apple IQ? Red Delicious

Crunchy and mildly sweet Introduction to market: 1874 Place of Origin: Peru, Iowa Parentage: Unknown, discovered as a chance seedling on the farm of Jesse Hiatt, originally known as Hawkeye.

Gala

Crisp and very sweet Introduction to market: 1965 Place of Origin: New Zealand Parentage: Cross of Kidd’s Orange and Golden Delicious apples

Fuji

Granny Smith

Crunchy and tart Introduction to market: 1868 Place of Origin: Australia Parentage: Believed to be descended from French Crabapples cultivated by Australian grandmother Maria Ann Smith

Honeycrisp

Crisp and distinctly sweet Introduction to market: 1991 Place of Origin: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota Parentage: Cross between a Keepsake apple and an unknown variety

Crunchy and super sweet Introduction to market: 1962 Cripps Pink (Pink Lady) Place of Origin: Japan Parentage: Cross of Red Deli- Crunchy and sweet-tart Introduction to market: 1985 cious and Ralls Janet apples

Place of Origin: Australia Parentage: Cross between Golden Delicious and Lady Williams

Golden Delicious

Crisp and Sweet Introduction to market: 1914 Place of Origin: Clay County, West Virginia Parentage: Unknown, perhaps the chance seedling can be traced to Golden Reinette and Grimes Golden

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Transportation

World photo/Mike Bonnicksen Passengers board a Horizon Airlines plane at Pangborn Memorial Airport.

f you aren't sure how you will get to and from Wenatchee, don't fret. The area certainly isn’t lacking in transportation options. You can travel both to and from Wenatchee by air, train or bus. Once you’ve arrived, there are plenty of rental car and public transportation options to take you around the region.

city’s downtown Columbia bus station. More info: amtrak.com

Bus

Air

Pangborn Memorial Airport near East Wenatchee offers non-stop service to and from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport through Alaska Airlines. From there, you can take a connecting flight wherever your heart desires. Rental cars are available at the airport, as well as elsewhere

Simone Fraser, 4, Cashmere, rides on a Link Transit bus.

in Wenatchee. More info: alaskaair.com or pangbornairport.com

Rail

Amtrak’s Empire Builder passenger train, which carries travels from Chi-

World photo/Don Seabrook

Link Transit provides convenient routes to Lake Chelan, Cashmere and Leavenworth. All Link Transit routes are currently free of charge. More info: linktransit.com Northwestern Trailways offers daily bus service to Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Stevens Pass, Quincy, George, Ellensburg and Okanogan County cities. More info: northwesterntrailways.com

cago to Seattle, rolls through Wenatchee and Leavenworth westbound in the mornGrant Transit Authority ing and eastbound in the GTA provides public bus evening. service to Grant County The Wenatchee Amtrak station, located on 300 S. Co- communities. More info: gta-ride.com lumbia St., is next door to the

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World photo/Don Seabrook Wenatchee’s annual fireworks display is reflected in the Walla Walla Point Park lagoon on July 4, 2021.

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Entiat

World photo/Don Seabrook The Entiat River meanders through snow-covered banks up the Entiat Valley in a conservation area called Stillwater. The foothills of the Cascades can be seen in the distance.

ined with orchards and bordered by the Wenatchee-Okanogan National Forest, Entiat sits at the confluence of the Columbia and Entiat rivers. It is located midway between Wenatchee and Lake Chelan on Highway 97A. The small, riverside town offers a host of outdoor recreational activities. Entiat was settled by the Columbia River Chinook Indian Tribe during the 1800s. The tribe named the town “Enteatqua,” which means rapid water — a fitting name for a city nestled between rivers. In 1961, Entiat disappeared underwater, flooded by the backwaters of the new Rocky Reach dam. The town

buried in the mountains, both the Entiat National Fish Hatchery and Silver Falls are worth a visit. Nearby, in the tiny town of Ardenvoir, the Swallow Festival celebrates the return of spring swallows each year on the second Saturday in April. If you have time, make sure to check out Columbia Breaks Fire Interpretive Center on the north side of Entiat. The center includes World photo/Don Seabrook former fire lookouts, an People tour the fire lookout at the Columbia Breaks Fire Interpretive Center in Entiat. interpretive trail and aims to educate the public about was moved to its present-day for the kids, camping for RVs wildland fires. You can also location, but the original site and tents and a boat launch. take a walk down a memorial is still under water. After an afternoon of relaxtrail that honors every fireThese days, Entiat is ation, check out the nearby fighter who has died fighting quaint town with plenty to Entiaqua Trail for a stroll wildfires in North Central do if you love the outdoors. along the rivers. Washington. More info: coEntiat Park has a playground Outside of town and lumbiabreakswildfire.com

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World photo/Don Seabrook A trucker locks up their brakes coming around a corner as vehicles stop along Highway 97A south of Entiat on Sept. 29, 2020, for a crossing herd of bighorn sheep. The one photographed had turned back from a larger group that had just gotten across the roadway.

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World photo/Don Seabrook Justyn Workman of Graham, relaxes with his family at Lincoln Rock State Park in April 2021. It was their first time camping at Lincoln Rock, he said. The family normally camps a half dozen times throughout the year.

Camping: Outdoor fun can become a family tradition

ost state-managed campgrounds will be open for the 2022 camping season. Some sites may still be closed because of COVID-19 restrictions, so make sure to call ahead and check if your intended destination is open.

Wenatchee area

Daroga State Park: 24 miles north of Wenatchee on Highway 97. Lincoln Rock State Park: 10 miles north of Wenatchee on Highway 2/97. Wenatchee Confluence

State Park: Confluence of Columbia and Wenatchee rivers Silver Falls Campground: 30 miles from Entiat on Entiat River Road

Leavenworth area

Eightmile Campground: One of several U.S. Forest Service campgrounds up Icicle Road Lake Wenatchee State Park: 18 miles northwest of Leavenworth off of Highway 2

Lake Chelan area

Lake Chelan State Park: Nine miles west of Chelan on

World file photo/Mike Bonnicksen Best friends Claire Furtwangler, 4, at left and Lucia Pedersen, 5, talk and enjoy some Popsicles while camping with their families.

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the south shore. Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park: 20 miles west of Chelan on the south shore.

Okanogan County

Alta Lake State Park: Four miles southwest of Pateros on Highway 153. Early Winters Campground: 15 miles northwest of Winthrop on Highway 20, it’s one of many in the Winthrop area. Poplar Flat: 20 miles northwest of Twisp on Twisp River off of U.S. Forest Service Road 44, one of many near Twisp.

Grant County

World photo/Mike Bonnicksen Kids swing on a hammock while camping with their families at Eightmile Campground along Icicle Creek Road near Leavenworth on Memorial Day weekend 2021.

Potholes State Park: 17 miles southwest of Moses Lake on Highway 262. Steamboat Rock State Park: 22 miles north of Coulee City on Highway 155. Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park: seven miles southwest of Coulee City on Highway 17. Ginko/Wanapum State Park: Near Vantage on the west bank of the Columbia River near Grant County, but technically in Kittitas County.

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Golf North Central Washington

Chelan County

World photo/Don Seabrook Teammates Greg Wood and Brad Bozett watch Chris Soule hit a drive on the first hole of the TPC Summerlin golf course in Las Vegas using a golf simulator at Highlander Golf Course in East Wenatchee in January 2022.

Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort; near Lake Wenatchee: kahlerglen.com Lake Chelan Municipal Golf Course: lakechelangolf. com Leavenworth Golf Club: leavenworthgolf.com Three Lakes; off the Malaga-Alcoa Highway, just south of Wenatchee: threelakesgolf.com Mount Cashmere; Cashmere: cityofcashmere.org/

visitors/other-area-activities/golf Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course; Chelan: bearmt. com

Douglas County

Desert Canyon Golf Resort; Orondo: desertcanyonresort.com The Highlander Golf Club; East Wenatchee: highlandergc.com Rock Island Golf Course; Rock Island: rockislandgolf-

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World photo/Don Seabrook The Cascade Mountain Range creates a scenic background for high school golfers on the fifth hole tee box at Gamble Sands Golf Course on April 14, 2021, near Brewster. From left, Joseph Gasper, Chelan, watches Isaac Cortes, Cascade, drive the ball. Nate Gonzalez, Quincy, and Carson Huffaker, Wenatchee also keep an eye on the ball.

course.com Wenatchee Golf and Country Club; East Wenatchee (private): wenatcheegolfclub.org

Okanogan County

Alta Lake Golf Resort; Pateros: altalakegolf.com Bear Creek Golf Course; Winthrop: bearcreekgolfcourse.com Gamble Sands Golf Course; Brewster: gamblesands.com

Lake Woods Golf Course; Bridgeport: thegolfcourses. net/golfcourses/WA/1451. htm Okanogan Valley Golf Club; Omak: okanoganvalleygolf.com Oroville Golf Club; Oroville: thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/WA/1540.htm

Grant County

Lakeview Golf & Country Club; Soap Lake; lakeviewgolfclub.co

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World photo/Don Seabrook Jennifer Matthews, Leavenworth, chases down a falling kite flown by her brother Micheal, Wenatchee, at Lincoln Park.

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Nature's bounty: Satisfy your tastebuds at fruit stands and farmers markets

he Wenatchee area isn't called the Apple Capital for nothing — take a short drive just about anywhere in the region and you will find fruit stands dotting the roadside. Look for them in these locations: Highway 2/97 between Wenatchee and Leavenworth, including the huge Smallwood’s Harvest at Peshastin. Highway 97 and 97A between Wenatchee and Lake Chelan, including fruit giant Stemilt’s stand and store on Highway 97A, just north of Wenatchee.

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Farmers markets Looking for local produce and handcrafted goods? There are also numerous farmers markets in the area. The Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market is the biggest in North Central Washington. The market runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays May to October at Pybus Public Market, 3 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee. wenatcheefarmersmarket.com Leavenworth Community Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, June-October at 330 Evans St., Leavenworth. Lake Chelan leavenworthfarmersmarket. Highway 28 to Quincy, in- org cluding White Trail Produce Cashmere Community and Central Bean Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1

World photo/Mike Bonnicksen James Scott of Wenatchee makes his way through the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market at Pybus in May 2020.

p.m. Sundays, May-October, Chief Harmelt Park, 600 Cotlets Way. cashmerefarmersmarket.org Chelan Farmers Market,

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World photo/Don Seabrook Chardonnay grapes grow in a vineyard near Quincy. The Columbia Basin offers good growing conditions for wine grapes.

Where we grow grapes in NCW

orth Central Washington has four American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), which are officially designated wine-grape growing regions. Each has its own distinct climate, soils, elevation and other features that affect the quality and characteristics of its grapes. At the request of local wineries, boundaries of each AVA — or appellation — are set by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the U.S. Department of the

Treasury. The U.S. has 230 AVAs, ranging in size from 29,900 square miles (Mississippi Valley AVA) to just 60 acres (Cole Ranch AVA in California). At least 85 percent of grapes used in a wine must be grown in an AVA for a vintner to use the region’s name on the vintage’s label. Here’s a quick look at each of our local AVAs:

Columbia Valley AVA

Established: 1984 as the state’s third appellation. Size: 11 million acres

and encompassing most of the Columbia Basin. It’s the state’s largest AVA. It contains 10 sub-appellations, including three in NCW. Grapes: Most varieties are represented, including Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec and Pinot Gris. Distinguishing features: Soils are defined by the ancient Missoula Glacial Floods of 15,000 to 18,000 years ago. Many vineyards are below the flood line in soils of loess — windblown deposits of sand and silt —

which lie atop gravel, which lie atop basalt bedrock. These well-drained sediments are considered perfect for viticulture.

Wahluke Slope AVA

Established: 2006 as the state’s 8th appellation and a sub-appellation of the Columbia Valley AVA. Grapes: Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. Distinguishing features: The area lies on a broad, south-facing slope with

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constant 8 percent grades, deep topsoil and good drainage. It has one of the driest, warmest climates in the state, allowing for nearly complete control of vine vigor and ripening through irrigation.

Lake Chelan AVA

Established: 2009 as the state’s 11th appellation and

a sub-appellation of the Columbia Valley AVA. Grapes: Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Chardonnay Distinguishing features: Climate is moderated by the thermal effect of Lake Chelan. Soils have loaded with pumice and ash from volcanic eruptions, primarily

from Glacier Peak located to the west of the AVA.

Ancient Lakes AVA

Established: 2012 as the state’s 13th appellation and a sub-appellation of the Columbia Valley AVA. Grapes: Chardonnay, Riesling, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Bordeaux varieties. Distinguishing features:

Sixty-five different soil types in the AVA have been identified, most produced by the Missoula Glacial Floods. The most commons soils are fine, sandy loam that contribute to wines with higher acidity levels and, with reds, a greater tannic impact. — Sources: Washington State Wine Commission and AppellationAmerica.com.

2021 North Central Washington Wine Awards winners Superlative Winners

Best of Show, Best Red (Gold Medal) Burke Vineyard 2015 Syrah, Columbia Valley, Judges’ notes: Terry Burke and his family’s young project wowed the judging panel with this stunning two-barrel example of Syrah featuring estate grapes from the Royal Slope. In some ways, it’s not a complete surprise because in 2009 a Syrah from this growing region received only Washington state’s fourth 100-point score. This example of Royal Slope Syrah brings pleasing black and blue fruit aromas with sage that carry on through to the palate, featuring blackberry and black cherry with supple tannins and a layered finish with blueberry juice. It topped an impressive field of 21 Syrahs and continued to roll into the sweepstakes where it emerged as the best wine of the judging. For current tasting room hours call the winery or visit its website.

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Best White (Double Gold Medal)

Jones of Washington 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $14.99 (840 cases) Judges’ notes: Some have nicknamed the Ancient Lakes as “the Chablis of Washington” because there’s seemingly pixie dust at play within the caliche soils in this portion of the Columbia Basin. In the hands of Victor Palencia, winemaker for Wine Press Northwest magazine’s 2019 Pacific Northwest’s Winery of the Year, most any wine, but particularly whites, earns praise from judges and consumers alike. His example of Sauvignon Blanc hails from the Jones family’s Lauzier Vineyard on the Beezley Hills northeast of Quincy, and it is redolent of green apple and stone fruit with a whiff

of smoke and a big mouthfeel. Its squeeze of lime juice makes for a remarkably lengthy finish. The 2019 vintage earned a Platinum from Wine Press Northwest,

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340 Valley Mall Parkway East Wenatchee, WA 98802 509-886-5830 1950 N. Wenatchee Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-663-1957 115 W Locust St. Waterville, WA 98858 (509) 745-8450 114 N. Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-664-6576

23041 US-97 Orondo, WA 98843 509-682-1514

201 Cottage Ave, Ste 5 Cashmere, WA 98815 509-888-7050 • www.weedscafe.net

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Your Small Town Family Fun Center! Brian’s Pizza & Bowling Has A Lot To Offer Anyone Looking To Have A Great Time! Fun For All Ages!! Pizza, 50+ Item Salad Bar, 4 lane Bowling Alley, Arcade, Fryer foods, Ice Cream and much more, Hope to see you soon.

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Cafe Columbia is now open for takeout orders placed at the bar, phone ins, web orders and curbside delivery service. Visit us in the market concourse, order via our website or call for takeout. We have full espresso service along with limited bakery and menu items. We’ve also implemented a couple of new services that allow our customers to maintain social distancing when ordering and during pickup. Wenatchee’s upscale eatery with a casual dining atmosphere. The owner/ chef originally from Maui offers a Brunch/Lunch menu - sandwiches, burgers, mahi fish ‘n chips & salads and mouth watering Dinners- steaks, coconut shrimp, baked halibut & more - Beer & Wine. Tuesday - Thursday 10:30a-1:30p & 4:30-8p. Friday & Saturday 10:30a-1:30p & 4:30-9p. The Cook’s Corner Diner at the corner of Wenatchee Ave & Yakima. The Country Inn Family Restaurant established in 1975, family owned and operated with a simple philosophy, serve Home Cooked style meals in a Warm Family atmosphere. We make our own from Scratch Biscuit gravy, variety of Great Comfort foods to hand cut steaks. Open 7 days a week from 5am to 10pm. Large group friendly with meals that cater to kids as well as grandma and grandpa. Open Daily at 11 AM Authentic Mexican Dishes, Great Tasting Vegetarian and All American Dishes. Everything is prepared daily with fresh and healthy ingredients. Beer, Wine and Spirits. Dine In or Take Out. www.myElPorton.com Voted Wenatchee’s Best Hamburger and Best Drive Thru Restaurant! A great, fun and inexpensive place to take the family. Excellent burgers, Amazing Salted Caramel Milk Shakes, Garlic Fries and more. Stop by for daily specials like Tight-wad Tuesday and Whata-Burger Wednesdays. Look for the giant burger & fries on top of the building. Honestly Cooked to Order! Knemeyer’s Eatery and Spirits is a fun filled family tavern in the sweet community of Waterville! On your way to your favorite destination? Take a break and relax at Knemeyer’s Eatery for great food and a welcome home atmosphere. A great place for everyone! At Lemolo we are all about quality & selection. Specializing in house made soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza, calzones, desserts & more! Everything is made here, from the bread to the hot sauces on the tables, to our house cured & smoked bacon. With a fun & vibrant dining room and huge 100+ item menu, everybody will find something they love at Lemolo Cafe & Deli!

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1501 N. Wenatchee Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98801 • 509-665-9529 www.TheWindmillRestaurant.com 110 N. Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-662-1145

920 Front Street Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-9652

Established in 1931 The Windmill has been known for having the Best Steaks in the West. We are returning to those days, by serving the best “Certified Angus Beef” available. We offer a fine line of Northwest wines, top shelf spirits and a verity of beers. Open 7 days a week. Closed some holidays, call ahead. Reservations welcome.

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Quincy Public Market

Port-style as well constructed as this. This is filled with red currant and black cherry, which bring in secondary notes of Baker’s chocolate and saddle leather and a finish with pepper. The residual sugar, tannin structure and alcohol strike a delicious balance that’s not cloying. Enjoy with a board of charcuterie at The Café Myth on the Benson estate, which offers perhaps the best view of Lake Chelan from Manson. Or drink it during an evening at home with a wedge of Stilton cheese and a fistful of toasted filberts. For current tasting room hours call the winery or visit its website. 754 Winesap Ave., Manson (509) 687-0313, Ext. 106 bensonvineyards.com

Stemilt Creek Winery 2019 Sweet Adelaide Riesling – Best of Class Bear Barton Vineyard Pybus Public Market 2019 Bear Barton Rosé 7 N. Worthen St., Eagle Creek Winery 2020 Wenatchee Rosé de Syrah (509) 888-0809 Tsillan Cellars 2018 Estate jonesofwashington.com Reserve Syrah Cave B Estate Winery 2018 Best Rosé (Gold Medal) Tempranillo – Best of Class Cave B Estate Winery Gold Medal winners 2020 Dry Rosé, Ancient WineGirl Wines 2018 Lakes of Columbia Valley, Reserve Cabernet Franc $22 (400 cases) Cave B Estate Winery 2018 Judges’ notes: Classically XXXIII Cabernet Sauvignon trained chef Freddy ArreHoran Estates Winery dondo is well into his second 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon decade as the winemaker for Jones of Washington 2016 his family’s storied winery, Jack’s Reserve and his showing in this year’s Lake Chelan Winery 2018 judging is another testament Cabernet Sauvignon to the education he received Stemilt Creek Winery from the Walla Walla Com2018 A Day’s Work Cabernet munity College wine proSauvignon Double Gold Medal winners gram. His work here with rosé Cave B Estate Winery Villa Monaco Winery is a remarkable and thought2020 Chardonnay 2016 Cabernet Franc – Best ful blend of Malbec (37%), Rio Vista Wines 2019 Tempranillo (37%) and Syrah of Class Chardonnay Ancestry Cellars 2017 from family-owned vines Ryan Patrick Wines 2019 near the Gorge Amphitheatre. Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Naked Chardonnay Archibald James Wine Expect a gorgeous example of Ancestry Cellars 2019 Le rosé that’s loaded with straw- and Cider 2018 Cabernet Cortège Chenin Blanc Sauvignon berry, watermelon and stone Lake Chelan Winery 2017 Skagit Cellars 2017 Caber- Malbec fruit with a delicious dose of net Sauvignon food-friendly acidity. Tunnel Hill Winery 2018 Cave B Estate Winery For current tasting room Estate Malbec hours call the winery or visit 2020 Unoaked Chardonnay – Wapato Point Cellars 2018 Best of Class its website. Reserve Malbec Horan Estates Winery 348 Silica Road NW, Archibald James Wine 2018 Musicians Malbec – Quincy and Cider 2018 Merlot Best of Class (509) 785-3500 Lake Chelan Winery 2017 Tipsy Canyon Winery caveb.com Merlot 2019 Merlot Cave B Estate Winery Best Dessert (Gold Medal) Martin Scott Winery 2017 2018 XXXIII Merlot – Best Benson Vineyards Estate Montepulciano – Best of Class of Class Winery NV Ruby Port, Lake Benson Vineyards Estate Stemilt Creek Winery Chelan, $29 (500 cases) Winery 2018 Anthem Red 2018 Caring Passion Merlot Judges’ notes: Benson Blend Icicle Ridge Winery 2019 Vineyards Estate Winery NV Martin Scott Winery 2015 Razzamatazz Ruby Port, Lake Chelan $29 Founder’s Blend Beaumont Cellars 2018 Almost anyone can make Sigillo Cellars 2018 GSM Reserve Petit Verdot sweet wine, but it takes exAncestry Cellars 2018 Martin Scott Winery 2017 perience and talent to craft a Reminescence Riesling Grace’s Graciano 1004 F St. SW, Quincy (509) 787-8108

43 Sigillo Cellars 2019 Mourvèdre Sigillo Cellars 2018 Petite Sirah Milbrandt Vineyards 2020 Pinot Grigio – Best of Class Ryan Patrick Wines 2020 Pinot Grigio Ancestry Cellars 2017 Provocant Red Blend Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2017 Rhythm Red Blend Bianchi Vineyards NV Miscela Rosa Red Blend Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2017 Tre Amori – Best of Class Jones of Washington 2016 Barrel Select Red Wine Lake Chelan Winery 2018 M11 Meritage Lake Chelan Winery NV Exclusive Red 8 Sigillo Cellars 2018 Relativity Siren Song Wines 2017 Auberge Jones of Washington 2020 Riesling Tsillan Cellars 2020 Estate Riesling Lake Chelan Winery 2019 Rosé Tunnel Hill Winery 2020 Estate Malbec Rosé Bergdorf Cellars 2016 Sangiovese Errant Cellars 2016 Sangiovese – Best of Class Cave B Estate Winery 2018 Syrah Eagle Creek Winery 2018 Syrah Sigillo Cellars 2018 Syrah Lake Chelan Winery 2018 Tempranillo Malaga Springs Winery 2020 Viognier – Best of Class Cave B Estate Winery 2020 Cuvée Blanc – Best of Class Rio Vista Wines 2020 Wacky White

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Avenue Motel

720 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

509-663-7161

neelamsb@yahool.co.in

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Best Western

1017 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

509-665-8585

www.bestwestern.com

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Best Western Plus

815 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

509-662-1700

www.bestwestern.com

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Cedars Inn

80 - 9th Street, East Wenatchee

509-886-8000

www.eastwenatcheecedarsinn.com

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Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel

201 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

509-662-1234

www.coasthotels.com/ coast-wenatchee-center-hotel

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Comfort Suites at the Park

195 E. Penny Rd., Wenatchee

509-662-1818

choicehotels.com/washington/ wenatchee/comfort-suites

Fairfield Inn

201 Valley Mall Pkwy, East Wenatchee

509-436-9830

www.marriott.com

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Hilton Garden Inn

25 N Worthen St., Wenatchee

509-662-0600

www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ 176 eatyogi-hilton-garden-inn-wenatchee/

Holiday Inn Express

1921 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

509-663-6355 800-465-4329

www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress

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Holiday Lodge

700 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

509-663-8133

fairbridgeinns.com

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LaQuinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 1905 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

509-664-6565

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509-663-5155

924 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

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Moonlight Motorlodge

2921 School Street, Wenatchee

509-663-5157

moonlightmotorlodge.com/

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Motel 6

610 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

509-663-8167

www.motel6.com

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Red Lion Hotel

1225 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

509-663-0711

www.redlion.com

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1229 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee

509-264-4537

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ eatri-residence-inn-wenatchee/

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Roadway Inn

232 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

509-663-7121

www.choicehotels.com/washington/ wenatchee/rodeway-inn-hotels

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Sleep Inn & Suites

235 E.Penny Road, Wenatchee

509-663-8333

choicehotels.com/washington/ wenatchee/sleep-inn

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Springhill Suites by Marriott

1730 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

509-667-2775

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Super 8 by Wyndham Wenatchee

1401 N. Miller Ave, Wenatchee

509-293-7336 509-662-3443

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Sure Stay Hotel

580 Valley Mall Pkwy, East Wenatchee

509-888-7378

www.bestwestern.com

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Travelodge

1004 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee

509-662-8165

www.wyndhamhotels.com

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World photo/Don Seabrook Charlie Erickson hugs his son Noah, after the 11-year-old received a Reserve Grand Champion in fitting and showing with his sheep Fred at the North Central Washington Fair. They are from Hartline and Noah is a St. Andrews 4-Her. It’s his first time showing sheep at a fair.

Waterville: A city on a plateau

he drive from Wenatchee to Waterville is spectacular. Situated on a high plateau amongst fields of gently swaying wheat, Waterville is the epitome of small-town American charm.

since changed, but the NCW Fair still embodies everything you’d expect from a county fair. Music, entertainment, food, rodeo and farm animals dominate the event, while other scheduled items — like the Beer Garden and Latino Day — help add flavor and North Central Washington Fair flair. This year the fair will The town’s biggest event of run from Friday, Aug. 26, the year is the North Central through Monday, Aug. 29. Washington Fair. Founded in Ice-Age wonders 1889, the event was originally Situated on the Ice Age known as the Waterville PoFloods National Geologic tato Carnival. The name has

World photo/Don Seabrook Lainee Baergen’s miniature pumpkin won a Special Award ribbon for the 12-year-old from Coulee City. She also was showing her beef cow at the fair — two exhibits possibly with the biggest differences in weights for any entries.

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HISTORIC WATERVILLE Eatery & Spirits Where Family, Sports, & Drinks Come Together. We are Excited to See You! Open Everyday 12:00 pm-9:00 pm 115 W Locust St, Waterville, WA 98858 • (509) 745-8450

Meat, Produce, Snacks and More Amanda Viebrock, Owner (509) 745-8425

Breakfast Items • Sandwiches Smoothies • Energy Drinks Milkshakes • Frappes • Espresso

Located on Highway 2 In Waterville 509-745-8406

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Swimming Pool Opening Again in June

Heated Pool with Diving Board.

Call for swim times. 745-8871

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World photo/Don Seabrook A barn on Badger Mountain is surrounded by wheat.

Trail, a short drive north will earn you a glimpse of numerous erratics (housesized boulders dropped by an Ice Age sheet). Look for an amazing collection of erratics on the eye-popping drive through McNeil Canyon Road towards Chelan. Another feature leftover from the Ice Age is Dry Falls. The largest waterfall known on the earth once cascaded over the sheer basalt cliffs of Dry Falls. These days, the falls themselves are, well, dry. But they still offer plenty of beauty and history to soak in. The 400-foot-high, 3.5-milelong precipice dried up about 15,000 years ago, but in its prime it was 10 times the size of Niagara Falls.

out the nearby interpretive center to learn about cataclysmic flooding and oozing magma.

Other nearby adventures

World photo/Mike Bonnicksen The Tour de Bloom Stage Race goes along the rolling hills east of Waterville.

The Dry Falls were formed during the massive Ice Age floods that coursed through the Columbia Basin. When the Missoula lake's glacial dams crumbled, deep rivers of water

crashed over the scalloped edges of the falls at 65 mph. It was this colossal flood that eventually carved out the Channeled Scablands. Today, visitor’s can stand at the edge of the falls or check

Waterville is a great jumping-off point for exploring the region. Head east on Highway 2 for a view of an historic hillside sentinel — the lovely, gleaming St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Journey further east and you will arrive at the dramatic Dry Falls State Park. Then turn right and continue south on Highway 17 to take in the beautiful drive along the edge of the Chain Lakes, south to Soap Lake. From there, turn left and head north about 30 miles to Grand Coulee Dam.

WENATCHEE VALLEY VISITORS GUIDE | SPRING & SUMMER 2022 World file photo/Reilly Kneedler L-Bow the Clown performs a fire show at the 2021 Cashmere Founders’ Days Parade. The event honoring Cashmere’s history, held on the last Saturday of June each year, is one of Cashmere’s largest annual celebrations.

Cashmere: A sweet stop along the river

World photo/Don Seabrook A Steller’s Jay flies up to an evergreen tree with a peanut at a resident’s bird feeder in Cashmere.

artway between Wenatchee and Leavenworth, tucked between orchards and towering pines, is the charming, riverside town of Cashmere. With a quaint downtown that's as sweet as its signature candy shop, Cashmere is a must-see. Spend some time in the trees and sunlight, riding the white waters of the Wenatchee River, zooming down Devil’s Gulch — known as one of the best mountain biking trails in the state — or hiking one of the many trails just outside of town. Afterward, you can check out one of Cashmere’s many antique stores or take a tour (and snag some samples) at the Aplets &

Cotlets candy factory. You can also catch the Chelan County Fair and the Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival when they come through town. At the Cashmere Museum & Pioneer Village, you can find one of the finest collections of Native American and archaeological artifacts in the Northwest. The Pioneer Village — a small section of land with 20 original pioneer buildings filled with authentic furniture and tools — is worth the trip on its own. Looking for more? Don’t forget to take time to walk downtown or check out the 9/11 Spirit of America Memorial at Riverside Park.

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CASHMERE

THE HEART OF WASHINGTON When Pairing you with locally crafted beer, wine and spirits is our mission. We will see you soon! 509-782-3496 | 5740 Vale Rd. Cashmere, WA 98815

Open Daily Mon-Fri 6:00 am-4:00 pm Sat-Sun 8:00 am-2:00pm 107 Cottage Ave, Cashmere, WA 98815 (509) 782-1505

509-888-0223 • 407 Aplets Way

509-782-3522

The Village Inn Cashmere, Stay in the Heart of Washington.

•Espresso•Tea•Smoothies•Soup•Salad•Sandwiches•Pastries •Beer•Wine•Breakfast Open Monday-Saturday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM 201 Cottage Ave Suite 5, Cashmere Wa 98815 | 509-888-7050 | Order Online at www.weedscafe.net

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World photo/Reilly Kneedler Water spray from a passing fire truck brings a welcome opportunity to cool off during the 2021 Cashmere Founders’ Days Parade that saw record, triple-digit temperatures. The event honoring Cashmere’s history is held on the last Saturday of June each year.

603 Cotlets Way • Cashmere, WA • 782-1519

15,000 sq. ft. • Over 100 Vendors

Open 9-6 pm – Call for extended summer hours www.antiquemallatcashmere.com

FREE SAMPLES & TOURS! Located minutes from Wenatchee in downtown Cashmere, our candy factory is the perfect stop for the whole family! Our friendly tour guides will walk you through every step of our candy making process... from hand-poured sweets to hand-packed boxes... that has been a Liberty Orchards tradition for over 100 years!

ur Try Ochard Or New Bars!

Aplets & Cotlets Gift Shop & Tour Hours January-March, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. April-December, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Weekends 10:00am-4:00pm Just off Hwy 2 in Cashmere | Telephone: 509-782-2191 | Web: LibertyOrchards.com Production and tour hours do not always coincide, therefore the factory may not be producing for all tours.

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World photo/Don Seabrook Clendon Allen, Peshastin, working for the Yakama Nation at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, rolls up netting that protects juvenile coho salmon from birds. He said the hatchery releases 700,000 of the five-inch fish late neat the hatchery. Craig Thomas, Assistant Manager at the hatchery said they release 1.2 million spring Chinook as well.

Leavenworth “A burgeoning winery scene has brought a Pinotand-brie refinement to the brats-and-brews style of this Bavarian-inspired village, just east of the Cascades.” — National Geographic Adventure magazine Surrounded by rugged mountain landscapes, Leavenworth is a place outside of time. The small tourist-town simply oozes Old World charm. Visitors from around the world go out of their way to visit the small Bavarianstyle village in the Northwestern United States. It wasn't always this way, however. The success of

Leavenworth Washington is a testament to the hard work, determination and creativity of its early residents. In the early 1960s, Leavenworth was no more than a run-down mill town on the verge of becoming a ghost town. Rather than sit back and accept their fate, the town leaders came up with a plan — to harness the power of the areas' beautiful, alpine location and draw in tourists from around the globe. The “little village that could” now greets hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. There’s almost never a weekend without entertain-

ment of some sort — the town has more than two dozen public festivals each year — and if you happen to visit on a day that isn’t filled with festivity, there is still more than enough to keep you occupied.

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Travel westward on Highway 2 and you will find plenty of fruit stands and wineries. Smallwood’s Harvest in nearby Peshastin offers a huge petting zoo, a gift shop and fruit stand, and is a must-stop location for anyone with kids in tow. Just down the road, Prey’s Fruit

Stand is also worth a visit. For a bit more adventure, take a ride on the whitewater of the Wenatchee River or watch the rapids as they roar through Tumwater Canyon. The dam is a good spot to see kayakers and leaping salmon. If you are interested in rafting, you can find a list of rafting companies on the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce website: leavenworth.org. To the north, Lake Wenatchee’s sparkling waters are perfect for an afternoon of windsurfing or resting on the shore for a picnic. To the south, the Alpine Lakes Wil-

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derness is an excellent spot for a daytime hike. Grab a permit at the trailhead or check in with the U.S. Forest Service in Leavenworth for an overnight permit. If you are looking for something tamer, an easy stroll along Icicle Creek at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery is also a great choice. The hatchery releases 1.6 million salmon each year, so they can make the 500-mile journey back to the Pacific Ocean. It is open year-round and offers tours, fish and wildlife viewing, and picnic grounds.

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seum in downtown Leavenworth. The museum, which has been featured on network television and newspapers across the U.S. and Europe, is all it’s cracked up to be. This quirky museum features informational exhibits, such as the top five ways to crack a nut, nutcracker themed activities for children and contains over 7,000 nutcrackers originating from over 50 countries. If you are in the area, make sure to drop by during Nutcracker Day, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

World photo/Mike Bonnicksen Village Art in the Park returned for the 2021 season in downtown Leavenworth. The outdoor art market happens from May through mid-October.

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Icicle Gorge Trail, near Leavenworth: This easily accessible trail is perfect

for beginners and families. Mostly flat, the 4-mile trail loops around Icicle Creek, crossing the scenic Icicle Gorge. You can find it about 16 miles up Icicle Road from Leavenworth. Penstock Pipeline Trail, near Leavenworth: The trailhead for this one is a bit unusual — right on top of an old, historic bridge. The trail itself is an easy hike with an unusual start over a historic bridge that crosses the Wenatchee River. If you are lucky, you may spot Coho salmon spawning in the waters below. The three-mile, back-and-forth hike offers great views and fabulous fall colors along the river, and access to some good beaches if the weather is still hot enough for a dip.

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World photo/Don Seabrook Betsy Steele, left, and Jane Provo point out birds flying over Icicle River from their raft during the Leavenworth Bird Fest in 2015.

Feel the rush: Whitewater rafting on the Wenatchee River

ooking for adventure? There's nothing quite like rush you'll get, riding the rapids of the Wenatchee River. Dubbed “one of the most popular whitewater runs in the state” by Wenatchee Outdoors, the short stretch of water between Leavenworth and Cashmere is a scenic whirlwind of roaring class two and three rapids. The stretch also offers convenient, quick shuttling, and easy access to the river. Combine that with the warm sun-

shine found during the spring melt-off season and you have a recipe for a world-class run. Many professional rafting companies can be found in the area — more than a dozen each year. They run the river for the entire spring season and will feed you and bus you back to where you started. To find them, check outdoor stores and local listings in the Wenatchee and upper Wenatchee Valley communities, including the Leavenworth area.

World file photo Paddlers navigate a raft through the rough water of a set of rapids called Snow Blind on the Wenatchee River near Cashmere.

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Icicle Creek Center for the Arts

cicle Creek Center for the Arts is the perfect place to go learn about and enjoy the performing arts. Icicle Creek was founded in 1955 as a space "dedicated to excellence in the performing arts, and appreciation of nature and the synergy between the environment and the arts." The Center offers a variety of workshops — from cinematography to Flamenco dancing — as well as annual festivals like Chef Fest and Ale Fest, live concerts, operas, streamed productions from the Met and thought provoking films. The facility itself is rustic, matching perfectly with the

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Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries 37 Cellars P.O. Box 520 Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-679-0668 Alta Cellars 135 Wapato Way Manson, WA 98831 509-679-5353

Camas Cove Cellars 911 Camas Place Moses Lake, WA 98837 509-765-9532 Bear Barton Vineyards 9510 Plateau Rd Cashmere, WA 98815 bearbartonvineyard.com Bear Barton Vineyards procures the very best fruit possible from the most elevated vineyard in Washington and then with minimal intervention, allows mother nature to perform her magic.

Ancestry Cellars 50 Wapato Way, Suite B, Manson, WA 509-741-9006 www.ancestrycellars.com At Ancestry Cellars we are all about family and the connections that we have with each other. Whether you are a seasoned wine lover or a newcomer we can’t wait to share our wines with you and help you create lifelong friendships and memorable experiences. Cheers!

Beaumont Cellars 8634 Road U NW Quincy, WA 98848 509-787-5586 Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 754 Winesap Avenue Manson, WA 98831 509-687-0313

Blewett Brewing Company 911 Commercial St Leavenworth, Wa 98826 509-888-8809 www.blewettbrew.com Bringing delicious, hand crafted pizza a variety of small batch brews that can be enjoyed in house or taken to go on any adventure. Come see us in Leavenworth!

Cave B Estate Winery 348 Silica Rd NW Quincy, WA 98848 509-785-3500 Chateau Faire Le Pont 1 Vineyard Way Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-667-9463 636 Front Street Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-888-2108

Burke Vineyard 16236 Road 10 SW Royal City, Wa 99357 509-750-6962

Chelan Ridge Winery 900 Swartout Rd Manson, WA 98831 509-687-4455

Cairdeas Winery 31 Winesap Ave Manson, WA 98831 509-687-0555

Cheval Cellars 820 Kinsey Rd Manson, WA 98831 509-828-2870

Bergdorf Cellars 939 Front Street Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-7638

Ancient Lakes Brewing Co. 1004 F St SW #12, Quincy, WA 98848 (509) 794-0268

Blue Spirits Distillery 920 Front St Leavenworth, WA 98826 206-310-3945

Badger Mountain Brewery 1 Orondo Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-888-2234

Boudreaux Cellars 4451 Icicle Rd Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-5858

Baroness Cellars 219 8th Street Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-7600

Bianchi Vineyards 4210 10th Street NE East Wenatchee, WA 98802 360-815-6167

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Four Lakes Winery 4491 Wapato Lake Rd Manson, WA 98831 509-687-0726

Lost River Winery 26 Highway 20 Winthrop, WA 98862 509-966-2888

Columbia Valley Brewery 538 Riverside Drive Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-888-9993

Gard Vintners 13000 Road D SW Royal City, WA 99357 509-346-2585

Lupine Vineyards 300 Cascade View Drive Manson, WA 98831 206-915-5862

Ginkgo Forest Winery 22561 Rd. T.7 SW Mattawa, WA 99349 509-932-0082

Crayelle Cellars 15 Second St. Suite 103 Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-393-1996 www.crayellecellars.com Crayelle is the creative expression of the wine we love to drink; a subtle yet complex wine that finishes as elegantly as it starts. Wine with balance, character and longevity. C. R. Sandidge Wines 145 Wapato Way Manson, WA 98831 509-682-3704 Doghaus Brewery 321 9th St Leavenworth, Washington (509) 393-3134 Eagle Creek Winery 10037 Eagle Creek Rd Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-888-0299 Errant Cellars 15 B Street SE Quincy, WA 98848 509-794-2030 Esther Bricques Winery 42 Swanson Mill Road Oroville, WA 98844 509-476-2861 Fielding Hills Winery 565 S Lakeshore Rd Chelan, WA 98816 509-888-9463

Goose Ridge Winery 920 Front Street B3 Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-470-8676 Hard Hat Winery 1 Fifth St Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-470-5682 Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 300 Ivan Morse Rd Manson, WA 98831 509-687-3000 Hard Row to Hoe 837 Front Street Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-888-8266

Horan Estates Winery 15 Second St. Suite 101 Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-679-0554 www.horanestateswinery.com We invite you to the undiscovered gem of NCW. Enjoy tasting our premium, award winning wines in our warm and inviting tasting room, and experience the history behind Horan Estates. Open year round in Downtown Wenatchee.

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MVP Vintners 150 Wapato Way, Manson, WA 98831 509-888-8268

Malaga Springs Winery 3450 Cathedral Rock Road Malaga, WA 98828 509-679-0152 www.malagaspringswinery.com Located above Three Lakes. Take Malaga-Alcoa Hwy., right at West Malaga Rd., follow the Wine Country signs and turn left on Cathedral Rock Rd. Open: Visit our website for Fall and Winter Hours. Follow us on Facebook Martin-Scott Winery 3400 10th Street SE East Wenatchee, WA 98802 509-885-5485

62 Mellisoni Vineyards 3155 Alt. 97 Chelan, WA 98816 509-293-1891 Milepost 111 Brewing Company 407 Aplets Way Cashmere, WA 98815 509-888-0222 Napeequa Vintners 300 S. Quetilquasoon Road Manson, WA 98831 509-763-1600 Nefarious Cellars 495 Sourth Lakeshore Rd Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9505

WENATCHEE VALLEY VISITORS GUIDE | SPRING & SUMMER 2022 Ribbon Cliff Winery 64 Van Winkle Rd. Suite #8 Orondo, WA 98843 Rio Vista Winery at the River 24415 Hwy 97 Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9713 Rio Vista Winery at the Cabin 224 E. Wapato Way Manson, WA 98831 509-687-1189 Rockwall Cellars 110 Nichols Rd Omak, WA 98841 509-826-0201

Neppel Cellars 1751 Rd E NE Moses Lake, WA 98837 509-765-4404 One Brewing 4848 Green Ave Ste B Manson, WA 98831 509-860-8242 One Wines, Inc. 526 E Woodin Ave Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-2646 Pear Up 134 N. Mission Street Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 993-4948 Plain Cellars 18749 Alpine Acres Road Plain, WA 98826 509-548-5412 703 Hwy 2 #A Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-5412 Radiance Winery & Tasting Rooms 546 Klate Rd Manson, WA 98831 509-687-4142 Downtown Manson 71 Wapato Way Manson, WA 98831 509-687-4142

Rocky Pond Winery 212 E Woodin Ave Chelan, WA 98816 425-949-9044 x 3 www.rockypondwinery.com Come taste our award-winning wines, unparalleled wine and food pairings, and create a memorable experience with us. Give us a call or visit our website to book your reservation now. www.rockypondwinery.com or download our APP for hours and events. Rootwood Cider Co. 1731 Totem Pole Road Manson, WA 98831 509-888-0126 Ryan Patrick Wines 707 Highway 2, Unit D Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-888-2236 Saddle Rock Pub & Brewery 25 N. Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-888-4790

Sigillo Cellars 2037 W. Woodin Ave. Chelan, WA 98816 509-888-5713 www.sigillocellars.com Please join us at the historic Lakeside School building and enjoy wine flights, light bites, live music and a view of Lake Chelan from our rooftop deck. Our belief is that wine should be experienced and with our portfolio of Bordeaux and Rhône varietals, you are sure to find something you’ll love!

Silvara Vineyards 77 Stage Road Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-1000

Silver Bell Winery 21 Veroske Road Manson, WA 98831 (509) 508-1015 www.silverbellwinery.com Founded in 2010; Silver Bell Winery produces handcrafted Bordeaux style wines located in the beautiful Lake Chelan Wine Valley. Siren Song 635 S Lakeshore Rd Chelan, WA 98816 509-888-4657 Skagit Cellars 67 Wapato Way Manson, WA 98831

WENATCHEE VALLEY VISITORS GUIDE | SPRING & SUMMER 2022 Slide Ridge Estates 1685 Washington St Manson, WA 98831 360-220-7955

Tipsy Canyon Winery 270 Upper Joe Creek Rd Manson, WA 98831 509-279-5540

Snowdrift Cider Co. 273 S. Ward Avenue East Wenatchee, WA 98802 509-630-3507 Snowgrass Winery 6701 Entiat River Rd Entiat, WA 98822 509-784-5101 Steelhead Cider 114 E. Woodin Ave Chelan, WA 98816 509- 670-2354 Stemilt Creek Winery 110 N. Wenatchee Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-665-3485

Tsillan Cellars Winery 3875 Hwy 97A Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9463 www.tsillancellars.com Tsillan Cellars is an all estate winery located on the South Shore of beautiful Lake Chelan. Experience award winning wines, spectacular views, world class dining, and a taste of the vineyard lifestyle. Tasting room and restaurant open daily. Tunnel Hill Winery 37 Hwy 97A Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-3243

Stillwater Creek Vineyards 8791 Road G.5 SW Royal City, WA 99357 509-380-3173 Stormy Mountain Brewery 133 E. Woodin Avenue Chelan, WA 98816 509-888-5665 Succession Wines 78 Swartout Road Manson, WA 98831 509-888-7611 Swakane Winery 725 Front St (Tasting Room) Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-888-7225 Tildio Winery 70 E Wapato Lake Rd Manson, WA 98831 509-687-8463

Union Cider Co. Tasting Room 988 S. Union Ave East Wenatchee, WA 98802 509-679-7192 unionhillciderco@gmail.com A Union of Family, Friends, and Cider. Come to our tasting room to try our ciders with a beautiful view of the valley. We do events, weddings, scheduled live music & food trucks. Visit our website for more info and events calendar. Cheers! Ventimiglia Cellars 70 Wapato Way Manson, WA 98831 425-466-2788

Veranda Beach Cellars 299 Eastlake Rd Oroville, WA 98844 509-476-4000

Wedge Mountain Winery 9534 Saunders Rd Peshastin, WA 98847 509-548-7068

Villa Monaco Winery 703 Front Street Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-7216

Wenatchee Valley Brewery Company 108 E Island View St Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-881-4529

Vin du Lac Winery 105 Hwy 150 Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-2882 Wapato Point Cellars 200 Quetilquasoon Rd Manson, WA 98831 509-687-4000 Warm Springs Inn & Winery /Brender Canyon Vineyard 1611 Love Lane Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-662-5683

White Heron Cellars 23832 Fine Wine Road N.W. Quincy, WA 98848 509-797-9463 Winchester Estate Winery 7907 Road 11.5 NW Ephrata, WA 98823 509-717-3040

WineGirl Wines 222 East Wapato Way Manson, WA 98831 509-293-9679 Water From Wine Located @ The Wine Cellar 217 9th Street, Ste E Leavenworth, WA 98826 AnnaLee@waterfromwine.org www.waterfromwine.org Water From Wine is a non-profit winery, proceeds from our wine sales go to clean water efforts around the world. Wine is Community, Water is Life! Watermill on the Avenue 118 N. Wenatchee Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-670-2729

217 8th Street Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-393-4125 winegirlswines.com We strive not only to create story-worthy, Washington wines, but to know you by name and invite you into our family. Come experience our portfolio of wines that tell the story of the conditions of the vineyards from which they are sourced. Our wines are produced on site in Lake Chelan.

Cairdeas Winery

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Columbia Basin: A region of natural and industrial wonders

World photo/Mike Bonnicksen Nicholas Atherton, at right, rides a scooter on a new boat dock as he checks out the new on-island boat launch with his dad Derrick and friend Jerett Rodwell in Riverbend Park at Crescent Bar. The Atherton’s of Maple Valley, have been coming to the island for 30 years, where family members have a home.

The Columbia Basin

“Forged by ancient lava flows and then scoured by the Lake Missoula Ice Age Floods, Grant County has some of the most uncommon and beautiful topography found anywhere on Planet Earth. With more than 140 lakes and reservoirs Grant County offers world-class fishing, hunting, hiking trails and camping.” — tourgrantcounty.com Spread across the southwestern half of the state, the Columbia Basin is a vast region filled with broad swatches of blue sky, deep coulees and volcanic buttes. Though the region is best known for its hydropower and crops, it is so much more than that. The Columbia

Basin of Washington is home to unique natural landmarks, historic sites and plenty of options for entertainment. Dams are the life support of the Basin, bringing much-needed water to crops and — along with the region’s many wind farms — providing a low-cost power source that serves clients around the world. More than 670,000 acres of the Columbia Basin are irrigated and the region is known for growing fruit, onions, beans, potatoes and more.

County’s website, the Gorge Amphitheatre plays host to world-renowned performers — and of course, spectacular views. Seated on the lip of the Columbia River, it is a concert venue like no other, with seating for 20,000 and breathtaking views of sheer basalt cliffs.

Attend Farmer Consumer Awareness Day: Head to Quincy the second Saturday in September for the annual Farmer Consumer Awareness Day and enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts, a cook-off and local delicacies, among many other things. Check out Ancient Lake

Things to do

Catch a concert at the Gorge: Considered one of the “most scenic concert venues in the world,” according to Tour Grant

Tasting Room Hours: Friday-Sunday ~ Noon to 5pm Located above Three Lakes. Take Malaga-Alcoa Hwy., right at West Malaga Rd., follow the Wine Country signs and turn left on Cathedral Rock Rd. 3450 Cathedral Rock Road, Malaga WA • (509) 679-0152 MalagaSpringsWinery.com

Malaga Springs Winery (Visitor’s Guide) Full Color

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Falls near Quincy: The Ancient Lakes Loop Trail is a popular hiking spot for adventurers. The 4.6 miles of trail is set in a dramatic landscape of high plateaus, steep cliffs and deep canyons. At the end of your hike, you will be rewarded by a desert oasis — the Ancient Lakes and falls. The area is also a perfect spot for mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding and hunting. Take a mud bath on the shores of Soap Lake: The mineral-rich water of Soap Lake has drawn tourists since the early 1900s for its reported medicinal properties. It is said that rival tribes would call a truce when visiting the area to bathe. While you may not have to call a truce with other swimmers, you can still enjoy a rejuvenating dip or lather yourself in frothy mud. Get up close with a giant wind turbine: Chances are, you’ve seen wind farms while driving through Washington state. But you may not realize just how big those turbines really are. If you visit Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center on Whiskey Dick Mountain, you will have a

World photo/Don Seabrook A farmer harvests his first cutting of alfalfa south of Ephrata under the watch of a bird.

chance to get up close and personal with one of the best clean, renewable energy producers around. Sip a little wine: Washington is known for its wine and Grant County produces some of the best of it. If you are into wine, you won’t want to miss the Jones of Washington tasting room in Quincy — or any of the other wineries and microbreweries located throughout the region. Hang 10 on the surfing simulator: Moses Lake’s Surf ‘n’ Slide Water Park, with its surfing simulator, two 200-foot-long water slides, and 300-foot Lazy River is a must-visit for any water lover. Live the island life at Crescent Bar: At Crescent

Bar you’ll find a resort, golf, tennis, fishing and water sports. Camping is also available on the shores of the Columbia. Check out the stampeding metal ponies: Wild Horse Monument sits on the crest of a hill roughly two miles east of the Vantage Bridge. Known as “Grandfather Cuts Loose the Ponies,” the collection of sculptures is visible from the freeway, but curious visitors can also take a quarter-mile hike to view the ponies up close. Wanapum Heritage Center: Located next to Priest Rapids Dam about five miles south of Mattawa, the Heritage Center teaches visitors about the history and culture of the Wanapum people. It

is temporarily closed until further notice. Lake Lenore Caves: Explore the shallow caves on the shores of Lenore Lake and just north of Soap Lakes above Highway 17. Ephrata’s Sage-N-Sun Festival: If you are visiting Grant County on the second weekend of June, the Sage-NSun Festival promises a good time. The family-friendly event features activities, parades, live music, and good food. Ginko Petrified Forest State Park: Check out the petrified wood — Washington’s official state gem — at Ginko Petrified Forest State Park. The park is known for its rare, fossilized Ginko trees and features more than 30 varieties of petrified wood. The Feathers: Watch rock climbers scale other-worldly basalt columns at the Feathers, a popular rock-climbing spot west of George near the rim of Frenchman Coulee. Play a round of golf: Lakeview Golf & Country Club is home to an 18-hole course located in Soap Lake. The course, which opened in 1950, features 6,638 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71.

GOLFING AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK 3 Par course OPEN to Public Great course for walking but carts are welcome

509-787-4156

300 Days of Sun, 365 Days of Fun!

23572 Sunserra Loop NW, Ste 4, Quincy, WA • www.sunserra.com

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Soak in the sun at Crescent Bar

ocated approximately 25 miles south of Wenatchee, the Crescent Bar Recreation Area is a trove for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy soaking in the sun on one of Crescent Bar's many beaches, or spend the afternoon cruising the Columbia by boat. The area also offers RV and tent-camping sites if you want to stay a while, as well as a walking trail, marina with on-water fueling stations, public restrooms and a 9-hole golf course. It is also just a hop, skip and a jump away from the Gorge Amphitheater, Ancient Lakes Loop Trail, and Frenchman Coulee recreation areas, making it the perfect location to settle down for the night.

Gorge Amphitheatre

he Gorge Amphitheatre begins its 2022 season on Memorial Day weekend with a twoday Illenium concert and wraps it up in late September with Jack Johnson's Summer Tour.

2022 Amphitheater Event Calendar

May 28-29: Illenium June 4: Chris Stapleton

June 11: Brandi Carlile June 18-19: Beyond Wonderland July 16: The Lumineers July 23-24: Above and Beyond - Group Therapy Session July 29-31: Watershed Festival Sept. 2-3: Dave Matthews Band Sept. 24: Jack Johnson: Summer Tour 2022

GRANT COUNTY WA S H I N G T O N

World photo/Mike Bonnicksen Quinn Sternberg, at left, plays on a swing with her mom Kristy and brother, Beckam, 3, in Riverbend Park at Crescent Bar in 2018. Crescent Bar, along the Columbia River, is owned by Grant County PUD.

Just Natural Ingredients Fishing • Hunting • Camping Hiking • Golf ing • RVing Watchable Wildlife • Wine Tasting

For more information about Grant County Accommodations, RV Parks and Campgrounds:

World photo/Don Seabrook Genaro Peneloza of Kennewick's Heritage Professional Landscaping adjusts sprinklers in 2017 before laying down sod near a public park at Crescent Bar.

Grant County Tourism Commission

P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823 800.992.6234

tourgrantcounty.com

pen your eyes and take a look around — you never know what you might find. Here in North Central Washington, wildlife is all around you, you just have to know where to look. If you are lucky, you might catch a glimpse of a black bear through the trees or spot an osprey dive into a river for a midday snack. The region holds an abundance of wildlife for viewing. You can find eagles and osprey along the Columbia River and its tributaries, bighorn sheep along Highway 97/A north of Wenatchee and deer pretty much anywhere. Stay long enough and look hard enough and you might even have a chance to watch the mountain goats that scale the sheer cliffs near the upper Wenatchee River, Entiat and Methow River valleys. Here are some tried-andtrue spots for wildlife:

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Wildlife

Wenatchee has lots of birds and areas to view them. Walla Walla Point Park and Horan Natural Area are good places to start. Big game The Beebe Springs Natural A short drive north Area along Highway 97, on Highway 97/A out of northeast of Chelan, is an Wenatchee will take you into easy stop off the road and bighorn sheep country. They offers blinds for bird viewing. are often seen close to the Racoons and beavers also highway. reside in the area. Ride the Lady of the Leavenworth’s EnchantLake ferry up Lake Chelan ment Park and Blackbird and you’ll often see bighorn Island offer 2.5 miles of sheep and mountain goats on waterfront trails with opporthe steep, rocky shore. tunities to see osprey, eagles, gray catbirds, hummingbirds, Birds yellow warblers, cedar waxEagles, osprey, hawks wings and more. and herons can be spotted A section of the Great up and down the Columbia, Washington State Birding Wenatchee, Entiat, Methow Trail known as the Coulee and Okanogan rivers. Corridor stretches between The 11-mile Apple Capital Moses Lake and Grand Recreation Loop Trail in Coulee in Grant County.

World photo/Don Seabrook Moose regularly pass through the Wenatchee Valley. But keep your distance from all wild animals to keep it safe for you and the wildlife.

Hundreds of bird species can be found along the route, including Sandhill Cranes, Black-crowned Night Herons and Great Egrets. The Cassimer Bar Wildlife Area, at the confluence of the Columbia and Okanogan rivers, just off of Highway 97, is a great spot to see doublecrested cormorants, spotted sandpipers, turkey vultures, warblers, eastern kingbirds, western tanagers, blackheaded grosbeaks, and many other birds, along with beavers and amphibians. Visitors should turn off Highway 97 near milepost 264.

Fish

The fish hatcheries in Leavenworth, up the Entiat Valley, at Chelan Falls and at Winthrop are all good spots to see salmon in the

World photo/Don Seabrook After one osprey lands, the other will take off as a pair of birds trade off nesting duties over transmission power lines as seen from the Hobby Lobby parking lot in East Wenatchee. Local public utility districts maintain nesting poles in the area to encourage ospreys from building nests near the power lines, but the birds don’t always cooperate.

late summer and fall, when salmon return. They are easily seen from Enchantment Park and Blackbird Island in Leavenworth.

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World photo/ Mike Bonnicksen People gather to watch as a Creature Craft raft goes over Tumwater Dam in Tumwater Canyon. The team is in the area through Memorial Day making runs down the Wenatchee River through Tumwater Canyon.

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Lake Chelan

t isn't really summer without a trip to Lake Chelan. It has everything you could want from a summer resort town. Sandy beaches, sunny skies, award winning wineries and plenty of outdoor recreation -what's not to love? Known as “tsill-anne,” or “deep-water” by local Native American tribes, Lake Chelan is the third-deepest lake in North America. It is the perfect place to go boating, swimming, or fishing. You can also hike, bike or sun-bathe along the lake’s edge. Downtown, you can stroll past Chelan’s many restaurants, bars and shops. Don Morse Park is an easy walking distance from downtown and is among the most popular spots on the lake. The park’s 2,000 feet of waterfront and sandy beaches is a great place to buy a snack, rent a boat, play volleyball or take your kids to the playground. Chelan Riverwalk Park, just off downtown, has a mile-long scenic loop trail and is an easyway to get to the Woodin Avenue Bridge that crosses the Chelan River by historic Campbell’s Resort. You'll also find there a part of the original Lady of the Lake ferryboat. At 60 years old, the 65-footlong Lady was salvaged in 2001 and restored seven years later. Her pilot house — complete with captain’s wheel — sits at the edge of the park as a monument,

gazing out across the lake she once patrolled.

Other things to do around Lake Chelan

Find your favorite fruit: Orchards of world-class tree-fruit speckle the slopes of Lake Chelan. People can stop by any of the numerous fruit stands around the lake to taste their produce. Test your courage at Slidewaters: Visitors can zip down the thrilling Purple Haze water slide, float on the Lazy River, splash around in the kid-friendly Aqua Zoo. See slidewaterswaterpark. com. Bay watch: People can hang out by the bay and take a leap off the swimming dock at Manson Bay Park. Don’t feel like swimming? You can find plenty of eateries along Manson’s quaint main street. Try your luck: Located in Manson, the Mill Bay Casino is a hot-spot for gambling and offers slot machines, card and table games, and big-name concerts, dancing and dining. See colvillecasinos.com. Outdoors: The options for outdoor recreation around Lake Chelan are nearly limitless. Hiking, biking or various water sports are obvious choices. You can also check out the nearby Beebe Springs Natural Area — a birdwatcher’s oasis with trails through desert scrub and rugged rocky hillsides.

World photo/Don Seabrook With a view of Lake Chelan, people float the 500 foot Lazy River at Slide Waters in July, 2021.

World photo/Don Seabrook Sigillo Cellars Chelan tasting room is located in the old Lakeside School building in Chelan. The Snoqualmie-based winery moved its Eastern Washington tasting room from downtown Leavenworth.

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71 World photo/Mike Bonnicksen Danielle Bergren carries the American flag in the arena during opening ceremonies of the 98th annual Lake Chelan Rodeo in 2019.

Sorrento’s Ristorante

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A Unique Washington State Wine Treasure

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World photo/ Luke Hollister Rob Mellison checks the vines in his steep vineyard at Mellisoni Vineyards, with Lake Chelan in the background.

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S U R F. SWIM. FAMILY FUN DAY IS JUST A SHORT DRIVE AWAY! 102 Waterslide Dr.

www.slidewaters.com

509-682-5751

Open Memorial Day Weekend until Labor Day

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Long Course triathlon racers finish the swimming leg and come out of Lake Chelan at Lakeview Park in 2019 during the ChelanMan event.

Lady of the Lake

World photo/Don Seabrook

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World photo/Don Seabrook The Stehekin landing is a hub of activity — and inactivity — when the Lady of the Lake arrives. The National Parks Service bus in the background is ready to take visitors to Rainbow Falls and other points of interest.

Stehekin: A secluded oasis like no other “A

small settlement wedged between fjord-like Lake Chelan and the jagged eastern slopes of the Cascades, Stehekin has several comfortable lodges, an excellent bakery and, best of all, relatively

few visitors.” – New York Times You can't drive to Stehekin. It is a town surrounded by water and dense forest. There are no roads — the only way to reach it is on foot or by boat or plane. Stehekin is a

rare oasis in the modern age that embodies what it means to be secluded in all the best ways. If you are looking for a place to unplug, Stehekin could just be the retreat you've been hoping for. Perhaps the easiest way

to arrive is to take the ferry; the Lady of the Lake makes daily trips between Stehekin and Chelan from May 1 to Oct. 16. Once you get there, Stehekin offers lodging, food, camping, fishing, boating and wildlife.

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World photo/Don Seabrook The Lady of the Lake ferry makes its way back to Chelan after a trip up to Stehekin. The ferry is perhaps the easiest way to travel to Stehekin, which is not accessible by car.

The Siren Song Vineyard Estate and Winery is Your Destination for Wine Tasting, Dining, and Events! You’ll enjoy fabulous wines from our Estate vineyards along with a European-inspired menu of shareable plates, artisan pizzas, house specialties, salads, hand-crafted desserts, and more! Relax and enjoy sweeping views of Lake Chelan from every table inside the tasting room and outside on the veranda. If you’re looking for a luxurious place for wine tasting or a delicious dining experience, look no further. Siren Song is your destination for wine tasting and culinary adventure.

Events, Classes, and Overnight Stays Private Events and Weddings Live Music and Seasonal Parties Winemaker’s Dinners Cooking Classes Stay at the Villa at Siren Song

Everyone has a siren song. What’s yours? www.sirensongwines.com • 635 S. Lakeshore Rd. Chelan, WA 98816 • 509-888-4657 • info@sirensongwines.com

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Festivals CHELAN COUNTY April

dioncelebration.org 25: Chelan Century ChalArdenvoir Swallow Festival lenge; cyclechelan.com Taste of Leavenworth; 25: Chelan Cycle de Vino; leavenworth.org cyclechelan.com 9: Walk MS, Wenatchee; 24-25: Founders’ Days Fesnationalmssociety.org or tival; cashmerechamber.org walkms.org July through August: 16: Wenatchee Marathon; Leavenworth Summer Theteddriven.com/wenatcheeater; leavenworthsummermarathon theater.org July 16: Chelan Earth Day Fair; Kinderfest; leavenworth.org chelanearthdayfair.org PWRA Rodeo Lake April 28-May 8: WashChelan; cometothelake.com ington State Apple Blossom 4: Independence Day Festival; appleblossom.org Celebration; wenatcheevalApril 29-Oct. 16: Village Art in the Park; villageartin- leyfourth.com 4: Chelan and Manson thepark.org May Bay fireworks shows; lakechLake Chelan Spring Wine elan.com Release; lakechelanwineval4: River Run on the ley.com Fourth; runwenatchee.com Horse Lake Trail Runs; 7-14: Lake Chelan Bach runwenatchee.com Fest; bachfest.org 13-14: Manson Apple 9: Lake Chelan Poker Run; Blossom Festival; mansonap- lcboatingclub.com/lc-pokerpleblossom.com run September 14-15: Leavenworth Lake Chelan Shore to Maifest; leavenworth.org Shore, full and half mara22: U.S. Armed Forces Marathon (Previously Okto- thon; runlakechelan.com Wenatchee River Salmon berfest Marathon); armedFestival; salmonfest.org servicesmarathon.com 8-11: Chelan County Fair; 19-22: Leavenworth chelancountyfair.com Spring Bird Festival; 10-11: Lake Chelan Sailing wenatcheeriverinstitute.org 29: Bavarian Bike & Brews Regatta; sailchelan.com 23-25: Washington State AuFestival; leavenworth.org June tumn Leaf Festival; wastalfa.org Leavenworth Wine Walk; Fall and Winter leavenworth.org Festivals in Chelan Wenatchee Sunrise Rotary October Apple Century Bike Ride; Apple Days, Cashmere applebikeride.com Red Devil Challenge Trails Pioneer Village and Museum; cashmeremuseum.org Runs; runwenatchee.com Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 7-8 & 1416-19: International Ac15: Oktoberfest; leavenworcordion Celebration; accor-

thoktoberfest.com 1: Mahogany & Merlot Vintage Boat Event; acbspnw.org

November

Christkindlmarkt, Leavenworth’s annual Christmas market; christkindlmarktleavenworth.com

December

Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival; leavenworth.org

January

13-22: Lake Chelan Winterfest; lakechelan.com Bavarian Ice Festival; leavenworth.org

February-March

Washington State Special Olympics, Wenatchee area

OKANOGAN COUNTY April

Backcountry Horsemen Spring Ride; mvbch.com 30: Sunflower Relay and Iron Event Run; mvsta.com 23-24: Trout Derby; conconully.com

May

dence Celebration; conconully.com 15-17: Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival; winthropbluesfestival.com

August

Conconully Quilt and Craft Show; conconully.com 11-14: Omak Stampede and World Famous Suicide Race; omakstampede.org

September

Hawk Festival; pateros. com 3-4: Methow Valley Rodeo; winthropwashington. com 10: Cutthroat Classic; mvsta.com Okanogan County Fair; okanogancounty.org

October

Okanogan Harvest Festival; okanogancountry.com Fall and Winter Festivals in Okanogan Thanksgiving weekend: Christmas at the End of the Road; winthropwashington. com January: Conconully Outhouse Races; conconully.com

6-8: Winthrop 49er Days; winthropwashington.com GRANT COUNTY 13-14: Oroville May FestiBeezley Burn XC Races val; okanogancountry.com Apple Cup Aerobatic 27-28: Founder’s Day RoCompetition; portofephrata. deo; tonasketchamber.com com 28-29: Methow Valley RoMay 6-7: Colorama Fesdeo; winthropwashington.com June tival and Pro-West Rodeo; Packers Rendezvous; grandcouleedam.org woga.org May 19-22: Sunbanks Conconully ATV Jambo- Rhythm & Blues Festival; ree; conconully.com sunbanksfestival.com 4: Okanogan Days; okMay 28-29: Moses chamber.com Lake Spring Festival; mo19: Father’s Day Weekend seslakespringfestival.com Barbecue & Fly-In; tonasketMay 28-30: Coulee City chamber.com Last Stand Rodeo; laststan16-18, 23-25: Methow Val- drodeo.com ley Chamber Music Festival; June: Soap Lake Powwow; methowmusicfestival.org soaplakecoc.org July June 10-11: Ephrata Sage4: Conconully IndepenN-Sun Festival

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June 18: Koulee Kids Fest; grandcouleedam.org July 4: “Festival of America” at Grand Coulee Dam; grandcouleedam.org Aug. 16-22: Grant County Fair; gcfairgrounds.com Sept. 10: Quincy FarmerConsumer Awareness Day; quincyfcad.com

DOUGLAS COUNTY

May 6-7: Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show; appleblossom.org Early June: Bridgeport Daze June: Parkway Pile-up; east-wenatchee.com Mid-July: Waterville Days; watervillewashington. org August 26-29: NCW Fair; ncwfair.org Oct.: Wings and Wheels Festival; east-wenatchee.com

Fall and winter adventures Fall and winter events

Apple Days, Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village: cashmeremuseum.org Bavarian Ice Festival, Leavenworth: leavenworth.org Christkindlmarkt, Leavenworth’s Annual Christmas market: projektbayern.com Christmas at the End of the Road, Winthrop: winthropwashington.com Fall Barrel Tasting, in the Lake Chelan Valley: lakechelanwinevalley.com Lake Chelan Crush, Chelan: lakechelanwinevalley.com Lake Chelan Winterfest: Ice sculptures, polar bear plunge, music and a big firework show: lakechelan.com Leavenworth Christmas

Lighting Festival: leavenworth.org Mahogany & Merlot Vintage Boat Event, Chelan Waterfront Park and Marina: mahoganyandmerlot.com Oktoberfest, Leavenworth: leavenworthoktoberfest.com Washington State Special Olympics, Wenatchee: wwrld.us/olympics Wings and Wheels Festival, East Wenatchee at Eastmont Community Park: east-wenatchee.com Rails and Ales, downtown Wenatchee: missionridge.com

sionridge.com Stevens Pass Ski Area: Alpine skiing 37 miles west of Leavenworth on Highway 2, stevenspass.com

More downhill skiing

Badger Mountain Ski Hill near Waterville Echo Valley Ski Area near Chelan Loup Loup Ski Bowl near Twisp Sitzmark Ski Area near Tonasket

Nordic Skiing

Lake Wenatchee and Skiing Kahler Glen near Lake Alpine Skiing Wenatchee. Mission Ridge Ski & Board Stevens Pass Nordic Center, Resort: Alpine skiing 12 miles Scottish Lakes off of Highsouthwest of Wenatchee, mis- way 2

Address

Phone Number

Website

1002 E Woodin Ave., Chelan 531 E Woodin Ave., Chelan 2044 W Woodin Ave., Chelan 721 E Woodin Ave., Chelan 823 E Wapato Ave., Chelan 204 E Wapato Ave., Chelan 104 W Woodin Ave., Chelan 901 Spader Bay Rd., Chelan 1201 Desert Canyon Blvd., Orondo 322 W Woodin Ave., Chelan 12800 S. Lakeshore Rd., Chelan 2312 W Woodin Ave., Chelan 25 Wapato Point Pkwy., Manson 103 W Woodin Ave, Chelan Stehekin 200 Sands Trail Rd., Brewster

509-682-4044 509-888-5461 509-682-2742 509-682-4051 509-682-5715 509-682-2627 509-682-2561 509-682-2015 509-784-1234 509-682-2582 509-687-3220 509-682-4396 509-687-9505 509-682-4002 509-682-4677 509-436-8323

Wapato Point Resort Watson’s Harverene Resort

1 Wapato Point Pkwy., Manson 7750 S Lakeshore Road #2, Chelan

509-687-9511 509-687-3720

appleinnmotel.com deepwaterinn.com www.lakechelanmotel.net midtowner.com momsmotel.com www.riverwalkinnlakechelan.com campbellsresort.com darnellsresort.com www.desertcanyonresort.com www.grandviewonthelake.com kellysresort.com/ www.lakesidelodgeandsuites.com mvlresort.com petersonswaterfront.com stehekinvalleyranch.com www.gamblesands.com/ the-inn-at-gamble-sands wapatopoint.com watsonsresort.com

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World file photo/Don Seabrook Snow each year closes the North Cascades Highway — also known as Highway 20 — until snow crews reopen it in April or May. It takes weeks to move winter’s snow off of 34 miles of highway between Mazama and Newhalem.

Methow Valley Winthrop

Take a trip back in time as you enter Winthrop, a small town preserved to look like the wild west and located at the northern end of the Methow Valley. Winthrop’s rustic downtown features wooden sidewalks and the throw-back storefronts of shops and restaurants. Nearby, you can swap your cowboy boots for hiking boots and adventure along more than 120 miles of trails. The trails and 11 trailheads are free to use in the summer. Learn more at methowtrails. com.

Mazama

Tucked away in the upper-end of Methow Valley and buried within the

rugged cascades, Mazama is a remote, pine-scented town full of charm and perfect for exploration. Go for mountain hikes, take a horseback ride through the Cascades or enjoy any of the other myriad of activities offered in the area, including hot air ballooning, rafting, bird-watching, and golfing.

Twisp

Situated in the heart of Methow Valley, Twisp is a vacation destination popular among tourists. It is also where the locals do business, take care of chores and take part in the arts. Visit the beautiful Riverside Park or check out the art exhibits at Confluence Gallery. Downtown, the Merc Playhouse

puts on large-scale theatrical productions, as well as provides space for music, lectures and dance performances. TwispWorks is another worthwhile place to check out. The 6.5 acre campus offers open artist studios and classes, a dye garden, historical listening posts and the Methow Valley Interpretive Center, which features the valley’s natural surroundings and its native peoples.

Highway 20

The North Cascades Highway is a beautiful road and a favorite among motorcyclists who love to dive into its scenic, hairpin curves. Snows close Highway 20 in the late fall. It usually reopens in April or May.

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Okanogan County: Explore stunning landscapes along the US-Canada border

eautiful and wild, Okanogan County stretches across the top edge of the United States. It is the largest county in Washington state, and what it lacks in population density, it makes up for in natural beauty. Visit for its high-desert landscapes and sweeping fields of wildflowers backed by sheer, mountainous cliffs.

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Okanogan’s iconic county courthouse is almost castlelike, and around town, you may spot billboards featuring photographs by Japanese immigrant Frank Matsura of turn-of-the-century pioneers and American Indians. The Okanogan County Historical Museum has hundreds more early photos, along with a building full of historical displays. The town also hosts the annual Okanogan Days on the first Saturday in June

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of the Methow River, and to Brewster for the salmon returns. Beyond fishing, the nearby Gamble Sands Golf Course is one of the best new courses in the nation, according to Golf Digest magazine. Brewster’s Fourth of July celebration, which includes a parade and fireworks on the Columbia River, is also worth a look. In Pateros the annual Apple Pie Jamboree on the third weekend of July is a great chance to pick up a slice while soaking in the local scene. Just north of Brewster, stop by the Fort Okanogan Interpretive Center for a great way to spend an afternoon. Built in 1911, the center was originally an American fur trading

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and the Okanogan Harvest Festival on the first Saturday in October.

Omak

Okanogan County’s largest town also holds its largest event, the Omak Stampede & World Famous Suicide Race, on Aug. 13-16. The Stampede fills an entire weekend with western-style entertainment, including a world-class rodeo, Indian Encampment and Pow Wow, and a Western and Native art show. The suicide race is a horse race in which riders speed from the starting line down the bluff to the river. From there, they swim or wade across and then gallop to the finish line. In the off-season, the Stampede arena is home to the Mexican and junior rodeos. Learn more at omakstampede.org.

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tion to the usual menu of games. The casino in Manson features the Deep Water Amphitheater, a concert venue with more than 1,600 seats and national entertainment acts and a new RV Park.

Conconully

Two large reservoirs border Conconully, making it the perfect spot for fishermen to try their luck. The lakes are filled with rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and even some kokanee salmon in the lower lake.

Tonasket

Tonasket kicks off summer each year with its annual Founders Day Wild Wild West Weekend, an event that includes a rodeo, soap box derby, parade, car show, and more. Founders Day takes place on the weekend after Memorial Day. Various other events are scheduled throughout the

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summer. Between the town’s chamber of commerce and its Community Cultural Center, there are enough events to cover nearly every weekend. And if you are there midweek? Tonasket’s art walk, featuring work by local artists at 20 venues in

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