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  • Riverfront Chalet
    Chelan County | Destinations | Leavenworth

    Weekend Escape: A Riverfront Chalet in Leavenworth, Washington

    ByNatalie Uy and Bryan Holand June 17, 2025October 27, 2025

    The Riverfront Chalet (IG @theriverfrontchalet) offers an idyllic weekend escape for nature enthusiasts, adventurous families, and those seeking tranquility. This charming two-bedroom, two-bathroom cabin blends rustic charm with modern comforts, providing a perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of Washington State, as well as visiting the charming Bavarian-inspired town of Leavenworth. The Chalet Experience…

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  • A fall weekend in Chelan, WA
    Chelan | Chelan County | Destinations

    A Fall Weekend in Lake Chelan

    ByKatie Egresi September 12, 2024September 13, 2024

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  • Sasquatch
    Chelan | Tacoma | Things To Do

    Washington Cryptids

    BySarah Prentice June 12, 2024November 16, 2024

    Learn about Washington’s Cryptids, where you’ll find them, and what legends these mystical creatures come along with.

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  • lake
    Chelan | Chelan County | Destinations | Recreation | State Parks | Summer

    Spending a Weekend at Lake Chelan

    ByJulie Sojot May 29, 2024August 29, 2025

    Looking for a destination that has it all? Then look no further than spending a weekend at Lake Chelan. From recreation adventures (both in the mountains and on the water) to wineries, breweries, nearby U-Pick farms, shopping and everything in between โ€” Lake Chelan has it all. Lake Chelan Lake Chelan is a 50.5-mile long…

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  • Scenery in Leavenworth, WA
    Chelan County | Destinations | Leavenworth

    A Girls Trip To Leavenworth

    ByMelissa Muncy September 15, 2022October 27, 2025

    Do you feel like everyone you know visited Europe this summer? Well, summer isn’t over yet and you can still make it to Europe without leaving Washington. Enter: Leavenworth. This Bavarian-style village is only two and a half hours away from Seattle and brings all the charm without the long plane travel.  And a way…

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  • Timbercreek Cabin
    Chelan County | Destinations | Leavenworth

    A Stay At TimberCreek

    ByCaitlyn Jones August 12, 2021November 22, 2024

    If you have ever perused Instagram or Pinterest and looked longingly at the serene, picturesque cabins in the woods, we’ve found the spot for you! If you’re in Washington, or thinking of visiting, let me introduce you to the TimberCreek Cabin.  Nestled just 25 minutes from Stevens Pass, just over an hour (or 57 miles)…

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  • View from Ohme Gardens in Wenatchee
    Chelan County | Things To Do | Wenatchee

    Visiting Ohme Gardens in Wenatchee

    ByKassandra Eller July 22, 2021January 9, 2025

    This summer many are traveling to enjoy the sights of Eastern Washington. Although Leavenworth is a popular destination for families, another great choice is Wenatchee, which is only 23 miles east. Wenatchee is teeming with fun activities for everyone to experience as the weather begins to warm up.  Ohme Gardens is the perfect pit stop…

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  • Mystery picnic in Ellensburg
    Chelan County | Leavenworth | Things To Do

    Take A Mystery Picnic In Washington State

    ByLisa Mize July 16, 2021September 9, 2025

    Mystery Picnic.  Those two words were just too intriguing. The marketing worked and I stopped scrolling! AmazingCo.me/us is a website full of pre-prepared adventures for you and your partner, family, or friends to experience! I decided to book the Leavenworth “Mystery Picnic with Friends” and I (easily) convinced both my good friend and my mom…

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  • Downtown Leavenworth Washington
    Chelan County | Destinations | Featured | Leavenworth

    A Perfect Spring Getaway in Leavenworth

    ByNicole Fry March 30, 2021October 27, 2025

    If you are a long-time Washington resident or a new visitor just passing through, you know the appeal of taking the time to spend a day in the mountains. Spring in the Pacific Northwest is the perfect time to get out and explore. Clean, crisp air and sunny mountaintops can be found in the town…

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  • lake chelan winter
    Chelan | Chelan County | Destinations | Featured | Recreation | Wine | Winter

    Seeking Winter Sunshine at Lake Chelan

    ByBrandon Fralic March 16, 2021March 11, 2024

    โ€œ300 days of sunshineโ€ is a promise worth traveling for โ€” especially in the winter. So after spending much of the season in hibernation, my partner and I hit the road for a destination just three hours from the Seattle area: Lake Chelan. This massive, glacially-carved lake runs over 50 miles from the Cascade Mountains…

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  • Lake Chelan Riverfront Park view from AirBnb Patio
    Chelan | Chelan County | Destinations | Featured

    A Visit To Lake Chelan

    ByAditi Bhide December 9, 2020December 19, 2022

    The name Chelan has its origins in Tsillan, a Salish indigenous word which means โ€œDeep Water.โ€ True to its name, this beautiful glacier-fed freshwater lake is almost 1,500 feet deep and about 380 feet below sea level at its deepest point. Located at the foothills of the North Cascades, flanked by the Chelan mountains, this…

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  • Wenatchee
    Chelan County | Wenatchee

    Exploring Pโ€™Squosa Land and Wenatchi History

    ByMary Big Bull-Lewis April 13, 2020February 13, 2025

    It is an honor to be asked to write a piece about my ancestors, the Pโ€™Squosa, and my current venture, Wenatchi Wear, for Explore Washington State. For reference, the Pโ€™Squosa are also the ลกnpฬลกqรกwฬลกฬx (people in the between) whom, after colonization, were given the name Wenatchi. I am a member of the Colville Confederated Tribe…

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