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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Christmas Trees in Leavenworth
    Chelan County | Destinations | Leavenworth | Things To Do

    Spending a Weekend in Leavenworth

    ByHilary Walesch December 11, 2019October 27, 2025

    Looking for your next Washington town to explore? This time of year, there is one place that comes to mind right away – Leavenworth. If youโ€™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…

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  • Growing Up in Leavenworth
    Chelan County | Leavenworth

    Growing up in Leavenworth, and Calling the Wenatchee Valley Home

    ByMichele Harrod January 27, 2019October 27, 2025

    My home is a small, quiet mountain town at the base of the Cascade Mountains, nearby the famous Alpine Lakes Wilderness, within the Okanogan- Wenatchee National Forest. Tall mountain ranges skirt the quaint town, with ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, and larches scattered about. When you find solitude, you can hear the quaking aspen blowing in…

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  • The Enchantments, Explore Washington State
    Chelan County | Hiking | Leavenworth | Recreation | Things To Do

    Eightmile and Caroline Zone

    ByExplore Washington State August 22, 2018December 16, 2024

    Hey guys! Megan here again, you might remember me from my previous article, “Adventure Kitty: Leon.”ย Back in December one of my friends decided it would be fun to go backpacking in The Enchantments (The alpine wilderness area near Leavenworth).ย  She sent out a Facebook invitation, and eight of us met multiple times to decide which…

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  • Petite Retreat Leavenworth
    Chelan County | Destinations | Leavenworth | Roadside Attractions

    Petite Retreats: Checking in at Leavenworth Tiny House Village

    ByExplore Washington State July 10, 2018October 27, 2025

    This post was originally posted here, but with permission from Valerie, we are sharing it here.  * This post is in collaboration with Petite Retreats and Leavenworth Tiny House Village.  I received a complimentary stay in exchange for a review.  As always, all opinions are my own. I’ve always wanted to stay in a tiny…

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