Chelan County
A Perfect Spring Getaway in Leavenworth
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…
Read MoreSeeking Winter Sunshine at Lake Chelan
“300 days of sunshine” is a promise worth traveling for — 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…
Read MoreA Visit To Lake Chelan
The name Chelan has its origins in Tsillan, a Salish indigenous word which means “Deep Water.” 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…
Read MoreGift Guide 2020: Shop Whiskey Jack
Another day, another great gift idea for this year’s holiday season: Whiskey Jack! Founder and creative Alison grew up in Colorado before moving to Washington nine years ago. She’s been practicing and creating art her entire life, feeling the call to be creative for years before starting her business in 2011. When she first opened…
Read MoreConversation With Nick Zentner Geology Professor at CWU. Nick Makes Rocks FUN!
Our conversation with CWU Professor Nick Zentner. Nick makes rocks fun!
Read MoreExploring P’Squosa Land and Wenatchi History
It is an honor to be asked to write a piece about my ancestors, the P’Squosa, and my current venture, Wenatchi Wear, for Explore Washington State. For reference, the P’Squosa are also the šnp̍šqáw̍š̍x (people in the between) whom, after colonization, were given the name Wenatchi. I am a member of the Colville Confederated Tribe…
Read MoreSpending a Weekend at Lake Chelan
Looking for a destination that has it all? Look no further than 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 — Lake Chelan has it all. Lake Chelan Lake Chelan is a 50.5-mile long lake that is as blue…
Read MoreSpending a Weekend in Leavenworth
Looking for your next Washington town to explore? This time of year, there is one place that comes to mind right away – Leavenworth. If you’re anything like me, you love twinkling lights. Nothing makes a night stroll more beautiful than buildings lined with strings of light. There can be little debate that the small Bavarian…
Read MoreJ5 Coffee Leavenworth, Washington Day 29 of the 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
Starting my day at J5 Coffee. J5 Coffee in Leavenworth a nice way to start a Saturday. I was driving from the home base in Wenatchee to the West Side to visit coffee shops. I know tough job, but someone must do it. These articles don’t write themselves. I stopped at J5 just after they…
Read MoreCafe Columbia at Pybus Market Wenatchee, WA Day 14 of the 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
Welcome to Wenatchee! When we moved to Wenatchee one of the places that helped seal the deal was Pybus Market. Located in Pybus is Café Columbia which is a great café and a place to grab a bite to eat or a good cup of coffee. Believe me, that was an important item on our checklist.…
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