Wenatchee Travel Information
Wenatchee is all about apples. An early settler planted the first apple orchard in 1872 ala Johnny Appleseed and the region has remained fruitful ever since. Located on the west bank of the Colombia River, Wenatchee gets a lot of sunshine so most visitors head for Walla Walla Point Park or Rock Island Hydro Park to take a dip in the river or put in a boat. In town, rent bikes and follow the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail along the river. This ride is most pleasant before the sun eliminates all chance at shade. Ohme Gardens north of town is a carefully cultivated oasis, a welcome stretch of green. Amble through nine acres of foliage, stopping for a peak out over the valley. In winter, Mission Ridge Ski Area gets snow but stays mostly sunny. Sometimes they get less snow than surrounding resorts but the dry climate tends to keep the slopes from turning to slush, which is a plus. For a rafting adventure, take a tumble down the Wenatchee River, putting in at nearby Leavenworth. The Wenatchee River joins the Colombia at the north end of town. Lincoln Rock State Park has camping sites and a safe swimming area on the Colombia. Buy a few fresh apples to add a local touch to your picnic spread. Wenatchee is 95 miles east of Seattle and 137 miles west of Spokane.
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