Lake Chelan Summer Guide 2009

Lake Chelan

FREE Visitor Guide Summer 2009

Visit us at www.lakechelanmirror.com A supplement to the Lake Chelan Mirror

Lake Chelan Visitor Guide 2009

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Lake Chelan Visitor Guide 2009

Table of Contents Welcome

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Festivals

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Events

8-9

Things to do

10 - 13

Uplake Chelan

14 - 15

Recreation

16 - 27

Agri-tourism

28 - 31

Camping

32 - 33

Dining

34 - 35

Shopping

35 - 36

History

37-38

Lodging

39 - 42

Area Map Business & Services

43 44-45

Driving Distances

Location Bellingham Ellensburg Everett Long Beach Olympia Pangborn Memorial Airport (East Wenatchee) Portland Port Angeles Richland Seattle Sea Tac International Airport Spokane Tacoma Vancouver, B.C. Wenatchee Yakima

Miles 212 104 201 327 232 41 324 224 159 166 177 164 189 266 37 136

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Lake Chelan Visitor Guide 2009

Welcome

Welcome to Lake Chelan The Lake Chelan Valley is an oasis under the hot North Central Washington sun

According to a poll called “Great Escapes” by the Seattle-based television show, Northwest Back Roads, Lake Chelan is one of the best destinations in Washington. Chelan tied with Lake Washington as the voters’ favorite lake destination. It was considered the No. 1 place to water ski. Chelan was named the second best place to bring an RV and a boat, and the third best place to go camping. But don’t limit your list to these. Lake Chelan and the surrounding lakes and rivers are top-notch fishing holes. People also come here to sail, mountain bike and fly hang gliders. Because Lake Chelan is a true, four-season destination, winter visitors can go snowmobiling and downhill or cross country skiing just a few miles from town. One reason Lake Chelan draws visitors from the big population centers is its natural beauty and wildlife. Don’t be surprised if you come across a coyote, deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goat or even a moose. Bird lovers will find bald eagles, ravens, grouse, owls, hawks, osprey and countless other species. Lake Chelan is the largest natural lake in Washington and is the third deepest and one of the most pristine lakes in the United States. Please remember that Chelan is beautiful only because it is sparkling clean. Please leave this wonderful natural setting as you found it. Haul out garbage, dump sewage at the available pump-out stations and remove all weeds from your boat before entering or leaving Lake Chelan. And most importantly, enjoy your time here.

Greetings from the Mayor Welcome! On behalf of the City of Chelan and all its residents and businesses, I hope you will enjoy everything our community has to offer as much as we have. Generations of visitors have come to Chelan for our sunny skies, sandy beaches and the blue waters of Lake Chelan, but they soon discover it’s a year-round destination, offering a variety of activities from a cruise on the Lady of the Lake, a wine tasting tour or an afternoon at one of our many festivals, music concerts, classic car shows and other fun events. Whether you come for a weekend, a few weeks or a lifetime, I’m confident you’ll feel the same way longtime residents do about this special place we call home. Explore our community and experience our friendly, smalltown charm, diverse restaurants, growing wine industry and abundant outdoor activities. Should you choose to make Lake Chelan your home, or if you would like to find out more about relocating, stop by City Hall, located at 135 E. Johnson Ave. Helpful staff members are available to answer your questions and help make your vacation or relocation here a dream come true. The friendly staff at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center are also available to assist you with information to make your Lake Chelan experience sensational. You can reach them by calling 682-3503, or stop by their office at 102 E. Johnson Ave. in Chelan. Relax and enjoy … we’re happy you’re here! Bob Goedde, Mayor

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Facts & Figures

Weather

Chelan

Chelan & Manson

Incorporated: May 7, 1902 Population: 3,860 Main Industries: Tourism & agriculture Elevation: 1,130 feet

Summer Average High/Low: 75°F/53°F Winter Average High/Low: 44°F/30°F Record High: 106°F in June 1985 Record Low: -18°F in December 1968

Manson Established: June 1911 Population: 1,685 Main Industry: Agriculture Elevation: 1,160 feet

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Precipitation averages less than 1 inch per month with annual average of 11.3 inches.

Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce Chelan, Washington CruiZin Chelan June 5-7 Riverwalk Concert Series Monthly, July-September Shore2Shore Marathon, 1/2 Marathon & 10K Sep. 19 Rhythms at the Lake Sep. 25-26

1-800-4CHELAN • WWW .LAKECHELAN.COM

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A complete guide to Lake Chelan Area Summer Recreation Owners: The Forhan and Walter Families Lake Chelan Mirror General Manager: Jeff Walter Advertising: Lindsay Timmermans, RuthEdna Keys, Joni Parks Editorial: Les Bowen Photos: Les Bowen, Joni Parks, Lake Chelan Mirror file photos Ad Design: Jennifer Campbell and RuthEdna Keys Graphic Design: Jennifer Campbell and RuthEdna Keys Cover Art: Cover design by Jennifer Campbell, with photographs by Lake Chelan Mirror Staff Lake Chelan Visitor’s Guide is a supplement to the:

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Phone: 509/682-2213 • Fax: 509/682-4209 On the web: www.lakechelanmirror.com E-mail: [email protected]

Important Phone Numbers Emergency - 911:

Chelan County Sheriff Chelan Office (509) 682-2588 Chelan County Sheriff (509) 667-6400 Lake Chelan Community Hospital (509) 682-3300 Chelan Fire Department (509) 682-4476 Manson Fire Department (509) 687-3222 Lake Chelan Clinic (509) 682-2511 Columbia Valley Community Health (509) 682-6000 Local Pharmacies: Lake Chelan Pharmacy (509) 682-2751 Safeway Pharmacy (509) 682-4087 Wal-Mart Pharmacy (509) 682-4634 Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce (509) 682-3503 City of Chelan (509) 682-4037 Chelan Ranger District (509) 682-4900 National Park Service (509) 682-2569 Road & Pass Information - 511 5

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Festivals

The Lake Chelan Valley offers a little something for everyone through a variety of festivals and events, year-round. The array of entertainment is staggering. There are traditional events, like the Apple Blossom Festival, newer celebrations like Rhythms at the Lake, and everything in between. Even the most particular visitor can find something to their liking.

Come check out the best restored and antique cars the Valley has to offer in this event! The two-day event includes a cruise around downtown Chelan, Shown-Shine, a community stage and children’s activities. For more information call the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce, (509) 682-3503.

Bach Fest July 11 to 18

Manson Apple Blossom Festival May 8 to 10

Wally Peterson Memorial Fly-In June 6 Celebrate spring for the 89th annual Manson Apple Blossom Festival in Manson with a parade, Edible Apple Contest, quilt show, Kiwanis breakfast, two-day craft and food fair, chicken noodle dinner, student art, community art and a rock and mineral show. The Manson Apple Blossom Button, now in its 60th year is designed by local elementary school students. This year’s theme is “Deliciously Manson.” Call Jama at 687-3833 for more information.

CruiZin Chelan June 5 and 6

Tenth annual fly-in, breakfast and lunch. Invited aircraft include antiques, classics, warbirds, a 1928 Boeing 40C and Miss Veedol at the Lake Chelan Airport. Call Will at 682-4109 for more information. 8 a.m. to dusk.

Help celebrate this popular festival’s 28th anniversary. The musical menu includes Bach’s Cantata No. 140 and Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished.” In addition, the festival will be presenting Mozart’s Mass in C “Coronation.” Regular festival events return for 2009, including programs for children, concerts at the Riverwalk Pavilion, and a young musicians’ concert. For more information, go to www.bachfest.org or call 682-3503.

Rodeo Parade July 25

Lake Chelan Street Fair June 26 to 28

In its 21st year, this authentic street fair includes fine arts, arts & crafts, face painting, a carnival, food and entertainment. Visit the Web at www.lakechelan. com for more information.

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The Rodeo Parade, in conjunction with Chelan’s Rodeo, starts in downtown Chelan on Woodin and Johnson at 10 a.m. The route circles Bradley and

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Festivals Columbia streets with horses, floats and bands.

highways & byways. For more information, go to www.lakechelan.com.

Thunder in the Sun

locally known bands. For more information, call the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce at 682-3503, 800-4CHELAN or visit www.lakechelan.com.

Sept. 4 and 6

Lake Chelan Hydro Fest Manson roars to life with a motorcycle rodeo, mud bogs, poker run, demolition derby and more. Enjoy a stroll through downtown Manson while you take in the sights of cars and motorcycles of all kinds. Look for special deals at local merchants and enjoy the view! For more information call the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce at 682-3503 or 1-800-4CHELAN.

Sept. 26 and 27

Norm Evans Memorial Remote Controlled Hydro Fest Oct. 3 to 4

Fall in Lake Chelan Sept.11 to 13 Hydroplane races with food booths and beer garden at Don Morse Memorial Park in Chelan. Call John at 682-2582 for more information.

This event is designed to bring a car lover to the Valley for the weekend for the five card poker tours, parking on Woodin Avenue, bridge dance, wine tasting tour, show & shine area, downtown walk-about and general cruising the

Rhythms at the Lake Sept. 25 and 26

A traveling concert series that brings rock, blues, Christian, country, jazz, Hispanic music and more to various venues. Groove into the late hours with several

They may be remote controlled, but don’t call them toys. Come to Riverfront Park to watch the fastest 1/8-scale hydroplanes from all over the Northwest compete for the Gold Cup on the Chelan River. Visit www.rcunlimiteds.org for more information.

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Events

There aren’t many empty spaces on Chelan’s calendar. Chances are, whatever your tastes, the Valley has an activity to satisfy you.

Day Parade 1-800-4CHELAN

June

May

Yard Sale 687-3378 13 (Sat.) Chelan Century Challenge Bike Ride www.centuryride.com 20 (Sat.) Deputy Saul Gallegos Memorial Run www.saulmemorial.net 13 (Sat.) Manson Farmers Market starts: 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays through October 687-3302 26-28 (Fri.-Sun.) Lake Chelan Street Fair www.lakechelan.com

July 8-10 (Fri.-Sun.) Manson Apple Blossom Festival. Call Jama (509) 687-3833 9 (Sat.) Manson Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast starting at 6 a.m. Call LeRoy, 687-9017 10 (Sun.) Kids Day Fishing Party 1-800-4CHELAN 15-17 (Fri.-Sun.) Spring wine-barrel tasting 1-800-4CHELAN 21 (Thurs.) Chelan Valley Memorial

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5 (Fri.) “CruiZin Chelan” First Friday Shop Historic Chelan until 8 p.m. 5-6 (Fri.-Sat.) CruiZin Chelan 2009 1-800-4CHELAN 6 (Sat.) Wally Peterson Memorial FlyIn 682-4109 26-28 (Fri.-Sun.) Women’s Week at Stehekin Landing Resort 1-800-5360745 12-14 (Fri.-Sun.) Habitat for Humanity

5-10 (Sun.-Fri.) Chelan XC Classic (hang gliding) www.cloudbase.org 4 (Sat.) Fireworks over Manson Bay

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Events 4 (Sat.) Fireworks Cruise aboard the Lady of the Lake 3 (Fri.) “Hooray for the Red, White & Blue/Rodeo roundup” First Friday Shop Historic Chelan until 8 p.m. 11 (Sat.) Summer Food and Wine Gala. Call Mike at (509) 662-5785 11-18 (Sat.-Sat.) Lake Chelan Bach Fest (509) 667-0904 24-25 (Fri.-Sat.) Chelan Pro-West Rodeo, Greg Oules (509) 682-4547 18-19 (Sat.-Sun.) Chelan Man MultiSport Weekend www.chelanman.com

August

4-6 (Sat.-Sun.) Thunder in the Sun (509) 860-1207 4 (Fri.) “Dogs Night Out” First Friday Shop Historic Chelan until 8 p.m. 5 (Sat.) Chelan Making Strides/Help Chase Breast Cancer Away Forever fundraiser 509-771-1911 5-6 (Sat.-Sun.) Lake Chelan Sailing Regatta http://lakechelanusa.com 11-13 (Fri.-Sun.) Fall in Lake Chelan 1-800-4CHELAN 12-13 (Sat.-Sun.) Lake Chelan Wine Festival 866-455-9463 19 (Sat.) Lake Chelan Hospital Guild B Home Tour. Call Mary at 682-8431 19 (Sat.) Shore to Shore Run 1-800-4CHELAN 26-27 (Sat.-Sun.) Lake Chelan Hydrofest 682-2582 26 (Sat.) DAM2DAM Thumbs Up! Bike Tour www.mikeutley.org

October

Chelan 1-800-4CHELAN

November

6 (Fri.) “Quiltwalk” First Friday - Shop Historic Chelan until 8 p.m. 11 (Wed.) Veteran’s Day Parade 6824755 26 (Thurs.) Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Apple Cup Café (509) 6822933 27 (Fri.) Santa Arrives in Chelan 1-800-4CHELAN 27 (Fri.) Downtown Chelan Holiday Lighting 1-800-4CHELAN 27 (Fri.) Hot Friday, day after Thanksgiving sale 28 (Sat.) Manson’s Holiday Lighting Festival

December

4 (Fri.) “Rockin’ Jingle Bell Open House” First Friday - Shop Historic Chelan until 8 p.m. 5 (Sat.) CVIS Winter Gala

Electrifying fun Come once, come again to Rocky Reach Dam Visitor Center

1 (Fri.) “Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight” First Friday - Shop Historic Chelan until 8 p.m. 15 (Sat.) Annual Pie Social, Meredith Beeson (509) 682-1056 15 (Sat.) Rotary Salmon BBQ 1-800-4CHELAN 15-16 (Sat.-Sun.) 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament 860-1207

September

Learn, lunch, run, jump, look a salmon in the eye. Bring the family. Seven miles north of Wenatchee on Highway 97A. Open March 14 to Oct. 31. Free.

3-4 (Fri.-Sun.) Norm Evans Memorial Apple Cup hydroplane race 2 (Fri.) “Scarecrow Contest” First Friday - Shop Historic Chelan until 8 p.m. 3-11 (Fri.-Sun.) Crush at the Wineries 682-9463 10-12 (Fri. - Sun.) Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale 687-3378 17 (Sat.) Chelan Chase - Run for breast cancer 682-4747 24-25 (Sat.-Sun.) Women’s Halloween Costume Fly’n www.nwparagliding.com 31 (Sat.) Trick or Treat in downtown

Call 509.663.7522 or visit www.chelanpud.org for information.

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Things to do Scenic Drives

quaint shops, good restaurants and bars, not to mention a swimming hole and beautiful scenery. In the mountains behind Manson, a 70-mile track will lead four-wheel-drive vehicles up Grade Creek Road toward the South Navarre and onto Cooper Mountain. The ride bumps through a number of drainages and sporadically opens onto breathtaking views of Lake Chelan and the Chelan/Sawtooth Mountains. Maps and information on these routes are available at the Chelan Ranger Station Office at 428 W. Woodin Ave., next to the Caravel Resort.

Murals

The Lake Chelan Valley has much to offer in the way of driving adventures. Both shores have distinctive sights and attractions to appeal to every level of tourist, from the dirt-road adventurer, to the small-town explorer. A drive along the south shore will lead you to Fields Point, a small park with picnic tables, a swimming hole and an informational kiosk with a 3-D relief map of the Lake Chelan basin. Continuing on, the pavement ends at 25-Mile Creek, but a primitive road heads over the mountains and into the Entiat Valley. Or you could go straight up to the great scenic views on Slide Ridge and Stormy Mountain. In 2004, wildfires burned nearly 50,000 acres along this route, and visitors who make this drive can get a closeup look at the burn zone. The dirt road that winds up Chelan Butte makes for a shorter trip. The Butte rises above downtown Chelan to an elevation of 3,800 feet, and offers unbeatable views of Chelan and the lake, the Columbia River and the flatlands to the east. The north shore offers a relaxed, welltraveled path to Manson, full of apple orchards and new agri-tourism businesses, including an ever-growing number of wineries. Downtown Manson is full of 10

Chelan is a 106-year-old town in the heart of the North Cascades. It is known as a center for tourism and agriculture. But for the discriminating mural connoisseur, Chelan is also a tremendous outdoor museum. Throughout the City of Chelan, the region’s culture, history and industry are explored and expressed through murals. Since 1994, local artist Ron Blackaby and others have painted scenes depicting everything from a local grower grappling with a stockpile of gigantic apples, to homage to Chief Peter Wapato. The murals can be found on downtown businesses, banks and churches. There are 14 in all, and each one includes an apple - sometimes well hidden. To see every mural in one day makes for an excellent walking tour of Chelan. The apple label mural on the west wall of the Visitor Center is the first stop on the tour. The Chamber maintains the murals through its Community Enrichment Fund, and some of the artwork was restored four years ago. Three or four new murals may be added in the near future. Maps and background information for the murals can be found at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.

Chelan Valley Players

Since forming in 1985, Chelan Valley Players has brought top-notch dramatic

productions to Chelan. This year will be no different. The show this summer will be “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” The musical revue opens July 24 and runs to Aug. 14. The late fall show will be “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Show dates are pending, but will begin in late September. The children’s theater workshop is an annual summer event. As many as 75 children learn how to put on a show. Look for more information at www.chelanvalleyplayers.com.

Riverwalk Pavilion

Sit on the grassy slope and take in a show at the pavilion at Riverwalk Park, just off downtown Chelan’s main street. The location offers an excellent view of the Chelan River and Chelan Butte beyond. The Riverwalk Pavilion is a hub of activity every summer. Festivals, fairs, concerts and plays all make use of the stage. Look for the Rotary Salmon BBQ on Aug. 15 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The spectrum of cultural activities is truly broad. Bach Fest will take its traditional place on the stage the second week of July. Check the fall schedule at www.chelanpud.org under “Parks” and “Special Events.”

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Things to do Antiques, Art, Collectibles

The Lake Chelan Valley offers a respite from water-related activities with a healthy antique, fine art and collectible scene. Three antique shops make up something of a mini-tour for antique lovers. Pick up the “Treasures of Chelan” antique map at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Other shops have antiques tucked away here and there among collectibles and gift items. Along with treasures out of North Central Washington’s farmhouses and small-town residences, you may discover choice pieces from the East Coast or Europe. Fine art can be viewed in several art galleries in the valley. Discover oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels of the beautiful scenery and life in and around Lake Chelan. Also find original, fine jewelry pieces, photographs, prints, sculp-

tures, hand-carved walking sticks and stained glass originals. If collecting is your passion, you are in luck at Lake Chelan. The variety is boundless - flags, copperware, glassware, marionettes, souvenir spoons and mugs, china dolls, doorknockers, Christmas items, basketry and candlesticks. You will also find everything imaginable for the serving and enjoyment of local wines and fruit, household items decorated with apples, rocks and minerals, prints of old historic events, art deco vinegar and oil bottles, quilts, items for nature lovers - the list goes on. Whatever it is, you can probably find what you’re looking for in the Lake Chelan Valley.

Lake Chelan was carved out by glaciers more than 10,000 years ago. Native Americans populated the lake’s shores for centuries, before white settlers arrived in the 1800s. The city of Chelan was founded in 1902. The museum holds Native American artifacts from around the region. Other exhibits tell the story of early white settlers, miners and hydroplane racers. There is a tribute to the local apple industry and the lost art of old-fashioned apple labels. Apple labels, historic photos and numerous publications are available for purchase.

Museums

Next to the clock in downtown Chelan, take a step back in time. On the corner of Woodin and Emerson, visitors to the valley can find the Lake Chelan Historical Society’s Museum.

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Pamphlets are also available for selfguided historical walking tours. As an example of early 20th century architecture, check out Hotel Chelan, currently home of the Campbell’s Restaurant and Pub. Built in 1901, it is one of the oldest buildings in Chelan. Another example of early American architecture is St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, built in 1898 by volunteers. Its steeple and belfry were added in 1900. The Ruby Theatre, just down the street, was built in 1914. It is thought to be the oldest continuously running movie theater in Washington State. During the summer the museum will be open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours will vary in the fall and winter. The museum will also be open by appointment during that time. For more information or to make appointments call 682-5644. In Manson, a new reading corner opened in May 2004. Ray Bumgarner collected artifacts, pictures and writings about the area during his 88-year lifetime in the hopes that one day they would be put in Manson’s own museum. When he died, he left more than $300,000 to the Parks Department to make this dream a reality. Bumgarner’s collection has found a home in a building the Parks Department bought in his name at 312 S. Quetiloquasoon, behind the Manson School District Office. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 687-9635.

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Lake Chelan Rodeo

If you haven’t experienced the thrill of watching a bull rider attempt to ride a rip-snortin’, nasty 2,000 pound bull that wants nothing more than to spin the rider on its horns, you’ll get your chance if you visit Chelan in late July. Rodeo is the only major competitive sport that originated from an actual working lifestyle. The two-day Lake Chelan Rodeo, part of the Pro-West Rodeo Association circuit, runs July 24 and 25. It includes all of the standard rodeo events - calf roping, saddle and bareback bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and of course, bull riding. This year’s rodeo begins Friday evening at 8 p.m. with the grand entry. The Chelan Rodeo Queen and visiting rodeo royalty will welcome the crowd before the events kick off. Youngsters have an opportunity to get into the ring and take part in the excitement during the annual chicken race Friday night. Children win cash prizes by chasing down one of the wild chickens released during the event. Kids 12 and younger are welcome to participate. The rodeo’s “slack” will be Saturday. “Slack” is made up of rodeo events with too many cowboys signed up to run during the main competition. On Saturday morning, July 25, the Chelan Rustlers Club offers a real cow-

boy breakfast at the rodeo grounds from 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday night a new batch of professional cowboys and cowgirls will try to beat Friday night’s participants for a share of the prize money. The Lake Chelan Rodeo offers plenty of excitement for rodeo fans from the opening ceremonies to the final snortin’, twistin’, buckin’ bull ride. For more information, call 682-9027.

Bird Watching

The best places for birding in the Lake Chelan Valley can be found with the help of Audubon Washington’s colorful “Great Washington State Birding Trail” map, available at the Visitor Center in Chelan. Lake Chelan State Park on the south shore is busy in the summer but is a recommended birding spot in the fall and spring. Find thrushes, nuthatches and sparrows, as well as waterfowl. Chelan Riverwalk Park, right in town, is home to a number of species, including swallows that nest under the bridges. Wapato Lake Park near Manson is good for beginning birders. Thirty-five species of water birds have been spotted there, along with sandpipers, great blue herons and quail. Viewing is best in the spring and fall. For a unique birding experience, make the trek uplake to Stehekin. The bird watching is good spring, summer or fall. Look for hummingbirds, tanagers,

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leased into the Columbia River and the tributaries above Wells Dam. Vacationers looking for an educational break can learn about hydroelectric power, local history and the salmon’s life cycle by touring the dam’s visitor center. There you’ll find a salmon exhibit, displays on Native American and pioneer history and a viewing window to see the salmon. Call (509) 923-2226 to arrange a tour.

warblers, the red-eyed vireo and the harlequin duck. In the fall, keep an eye out for the blue grouse, the pileated woodpecker and the dark-eyed junco. A few trumpeter swans took up residence two years ago. For a free copy by mail of Audubon’s birding trail map, call 866-WA-BIRDS or go to wa.audubon.org/birds_GreatWABirdingTrail_OrderMaps.cfm. transported all over eastern Washington. The hatchery staff takes the time to show visitors around and answer questions Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Group tours are also available by appointment. For more information, call the hatchery at 682-5514. The Lake Chelan Sportsman’s Association is spearheading an effort to redesign Beebe Creek, just across U.S. Highway 97A, to create better spawning conditions. The area is also being developed for wildlife viewing and education.

Wells Dam

Chelan Fish Hatchery

The Chelan Fish Hatchery, located on the Columbia River north of Chelan Falls, raises rainbow and cutthroat trout for stocking purposes in Chelan, Kittitas, Douglas and Okanogan counties. Lake Chelan alone receives 100,000 cutthroat trout from the local hatchery. The hatchery raises other trout species, which are

Douglas County’s Wells Dam, 15 minutes north of Chelan on Highway 97, provides hydroelectric power to Douglas County residents. Like much of the region running on hydro power, residents enjoy electricity so inexpensive that it costs less than the average national wholesale price. Wells Dam has a major fish hatchery operated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Approximately 3 million juvenile salmon and steelhead raised at the facility every year are re-

Rocky Reach

Rocky Reach Dam, 30 miles south of Chelan, draws in tens of thousands of visitors each year. The hydroelectric project is one of three dams that supply power to the Lake Chelan area and the rest of Chelan County. It also provides an education to visitors, who can tour free-of-charge, the powerhouse, the museum, the art displays and the fishviewing windows. Catch an informational video in the theater or snap a postcard-quality photo from the balcony, which offers a view of the dam, Lake Entiat and the Columbia River. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are available at Alexandria’s Café. Catch the exhibit on the utility’s other major dam, Rock Island. Visitors can also enjoy a scavenger hunt, a display of Gyotaku fish printing, and - a crowd favorite - fish viewing at the adult fish ladder and the juvenile fish bypass. Stretch your legs and walk the 30 acres of award-winning lawns and gardens. A playground will keep the youngest family members happy. The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Thanksgiving. If you want a guided tour of Rocky Reach, call 661-4960. To reserve a park shelter, call 663-7522 or check out www.chelanpud.org. 13

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Uplake Chelan

For a truly special experience, get away from the beaten paths at the lower end of the lake and visit Holden Village or Stehekin, located in the spectacular North Cascades National Park. Both serve as starting points or restful retreats for hikers and backpackers, outdoor vacation destinations with access to boating and fishing in the sunny blue waters of Lake Chelan. In their own ways, both provide spiritual relief from the busy “real world.” Learn more about our two uplake villages below.

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Stehekin

Stehekin is a small community at the northwest end of Lake Chelan, nestled in a valley in the North Cascade mountains. Its slow pace and old-fashioned lifestyle is due to its remote location – no roads go to Stehekin, so one must either take the Lady of the Lake, (509) 682-4584, or one of her sister boats, or fly uplake on a Chelan Airways float plane (509) 682-5555. The boat ride to Stehekin and back can be very enjoyable. Many people use binoculars to scan the hillsides for bears, goats and interesting rock formations. The shoreline is dotted with cabins. The area abounds with recreational opportunities. About three and a half miles from the boat landing are 312-foot Rainbow Falls and historic Buckner Orchard. Get to these popular sites by walking, biking or taking a bus. Tickets for a day tour are available on-board the

Lady Express. Stehekin is a remote area for people, but not for animals. Wildlife is all around, so fishing and bird watching are popular. Boating, camping, river rafting and horseback riding are some of the other activities possible in Stehekin. The Stehekin Valley is well known for the number of hiking trails of all levels of difficulty along the lake and throughout the valley. The public lands in the valley are administered by the National Park Service and lie within the boundaries of the North Cascades National Park Complex. The NPS maintains the Golden West Visitor Center with maps, trail guides and shuttle bus information. Inside the visitor center is an art gallery with changing displays. Through a lease agreement with the park service, accommodations are available at Stehekin Landing Resort, formerly known as Stehekin Lodge. For more information about the Stehekin Landing Resort or

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Uplake Chelan Stehekin Valley Ranch accommodations, camping or activities, visit the Web site at www.stehekin.biz. Rental cabins and commercial lodgings provide overnight accommodations. Call the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce in Chelan, (509) 682-3503 or 800-4CHELAN, for information. Much more information about Stehekin is available for Internet users by using “Stehekin” as the search word in your favorite search engine, or by visiting www. stehekinchoice.com.

Holden Village

Holden Village is a year-round ecumenical Christian center for renewal. It is located in the mountains 12 miles inland from the ferry landing at Lucerne on Lake Chelan. Holden welcomes everyone. The 2009 summer program runs from April 1 through mid-September. Sessions

include Bible study, theology, ethics, the environment, literature and family issues. Children’s programs are also offered. Even though Holden is situated in a remote area, getting there is as easy as taking a Lake Chelan Boat Company vessel from Chelan or Fields Point. Visitors will be met at Lucerne. Reservations to stay at the village are required. During the summer season, the Holden Village bus picks up guests arriving by boat at Lucerne daily from May 1 through Oct. 31. Telephone service is not available in Holden Village, so individuals interested in visiting should write to Holden Village, HC00 - Stop 2, Chelan, WA 98816. Registration forms, as well as information about rates and other aspects of Holden Village, are also available on its Web site, www.holdenvillage.org. Those just wishing to pass through are welcome, but should write to request a space on the bus from Lucerne.

Facts & Figures Stehekin/Uplake Established: 1885 (Stehekin), 1896 (Holden Village) Population: approximately 200 Main Industries: Recreation & tourism Elevation: Lake elevation at Lucerne and Stehekin is 1,100 feet. Holden village is 3,200 feet

Weather Stehekin/Uplake Summer Average High/Low: 74°F/48°F Winter Average High/Low: 42°F/29°F Record High: 107°F in July 1998 Record Low: -21°F in December 1968 Precipitation averages 3 inches per month with annual average of 36.2 inches.

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Chelan has everything for the visitor in search of summer fun, from boating and waterskiing to swimming, sailing, fishing or sunbathing on the sandy beaches of Lake Chelan. Hiking opportunities range from the family-friendly to the truly adventurous. Chelan also offers some of the best conditions for hang gliding and paragliding from atop the world-famous Chelan Butte – now that’s adventure! For the more relaxed crowd, take a historical walking tour of downtown Chelan, check out the many murals and get a glimpse of the turn-of-the-century West. Plan to take in a classic car show, sailing regatta, hydroplane races or attend a concert in Riverwalk Park. Whatever recreational activities you enjoy, Chelan has it all.

Swimming

Lake Chelan is 50.5 miles of some of the nation’s cleanest water. A number of major beaches in both Chelan and Manson are favorite swimming holes for locals and visitors alike, but any area free of boats and other water traffic is good for swimming in the lake’s breathtaking blue to turquoise water. The Lake Chelan State Park is an excellent place to swim, camp, hike and boat. Just below the Best Western Lakeside Lodge on the south shore, Lakeside Park offers shaded, grassy spaces and easy access to the water.

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shore Drive. Beautifully landscaped, this secluded park slopes down to the inviting water and includes park benches and barbecues available for public use. Remember to play it safe. Accidents occur on the lake every year because people aren’t aware of their surroundings or do not know how to swim. Don’t dive into the lake if you don’t know how deep the water is. Don’t boat without a flotation device, and don’t go into deep water unless you’re an accomplished swimmer.

Boating

Right in town, along State Route 150 (Manson Road), Don Morse Memorial Park is a popular destination for swimmers and sunbathers. Don Morse Park also provides several amenities for those who seek a quick break from the water – a putting green, a go-cart racetrack, basketball courts, a sand volleyball pit, tennis courts, and a skate park. Don Morse Park is adjacent to the Lakeshore RV Park, so it’s convenient for the camping and RV crowd. Seven miles up Lake Chelan’s north shore, Manson is the last town in the Valley accessible by car. In downtown Manson, near the boat moorage, Manson Bay Park is less populated than the swimming areas in Chelan. Manson Bay features an enclosed swimming area with a dock and two lifeguards. Follow signs farther up the back roads of Manson, and you will be led to one of the Lake Chelan Valley’s best kept secrets – Willow Point Park, just off Lake-

More than 60 percent of Lake Chelan’s shoreline can be reached only by boat as it extends into the North Cascades National Park or wilderness areas. So it’s no surprise that many launch docks, boat rentals and tours are available to anyone who has an urge to explore on the wild side. Take part in paragliding, or rent a personal or family-sized boat for the day. Kayaking and canoing are options for those wishing to take their time and enjoy the more peaceful, secluded areas of the lake.

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Lakeshore Marina at Don Morse Park ($3), Old Mill Park ($7, includes one-day parking, and season passes are $25 for residents and property owners and $40 for visitors), Lake Chelan State Park ($7 or $70 annually), 25-Mile Creek State Park ($7 or $70 annually). Chelan Falls Park, Chelan Falls Powerhouse Park, Beebe Bridge Park and Riverwalk Park are free.

Boat Fuel

Available at Lakeshore Marina (Don Morse Memorial Park), Lake Chelan Marina, Watson’s Resort, Kelly’s Resort, 25-Mile Creek State Park (at high water only), Stehekin.

the lake. Boat washing must be done on shore to assure that no chemical cleaners enter the lake. Exhaust systems must meet legal requirements and be in good working order. To find out how to dispose of used oil and other chemicals, call 682-4663.

River Rafting

Those who seek their thrills on the water may find Lake Chelan’s pace a little slow. In that case, a trip to the head of the lake is in order. That is where you’ll find the remote village of Stehekin and the white waters of the Stehekin River. Rafters will use Bullion Launch to enter the river. The course runs downstream from there, 10 miles to the river’s end. The American Canoe Association rates this stretch of rapids as Class 2, but the outfitters who lead the tours call it a 2-plus. The Stehekin is faster than most Class 2 rivers and has a number of hazardous log jams. The second half of the ride is considerably smoother, but boaters still need to

look out for woody debris. To confirm your whitewater plans, contact the Stehekin Valley Ranch at 682-4677.

Canoeing and Kayaking

Lake Chelan offers the canoeist or kayaker an opportunity to escape the

Pump Out Stations

Lakeshore Marina, Old Mill Park, Manson Bay Marina, Fields Point Landing, Stehekin. Boats can be fueled up at several locations around Lake Chelan. Remember to be careful and not overfill or spill gas or oil into the water while fueling. Rules of the water – To keep the lake clean, it is important to dispose of milfoil, a weed that interferes with swimming, boating and fishing. Milfoil is carried on the propellers or other parts of boats being transported from one body of water to another. The weed looks feathery, with at least a dozen pairs of leaflets. Make sure you remove and properly dispose of all plant material from your boat and trailer before they hit the water. Carry a bag to collect your trash, and dispose of it when you return to shore. This applies to sewage as well – bring a port-a-potty or make sure your holding tank is well sealed. Sewage should leave your boat only at a pump-out station. Bilge water is not to be pumped into 17

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pressures of modern-day life for a few hours or even a few days. In the early morning and late afternoon, when the lake is calm and the majority of the watercraft is off the lake, a paddle around the lower basin is a unique and calming experience. For a more adventurous paddler, heading uplake in a canoe or kayak is the experience of a lifetime. The busy boat traffic gives way to quiet wild beauty still largely unknown to most visitors. There are a number of campgrounds accessible by water for camping along the way. Be sure to get through the narrows before the winds kick up in the afternoon and makes maneuvering difficult. The Columbia River offers another paddling opportunity between the Wells Dam and Rocky Reach Dam. Beavers, eagles, ducks, geese and other fowl have made this area their home. There are many boat launching places in this area, making it ideal for long or short paddling trips.

Personal Watercraft

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smaller, more maneuverable cousin, the personal watercraft. You need not even own a PWC, as several rental agencies offer them here. As for every other vehicle on the water, certain regulations govern the operation of personal watercraft. Most importantly, a Coast Guard-approved life jacket must be worn during operation. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age, and minors must ride with an adult. You must be 18 to rent a personal watercraft. Water-skiing and other towing is prohibited from PWCs. The only exception is when the craft’s manufacturer has rated it for three passengers and an observer is on board to keep an eye on the person being towed.

Fishing

Fishing Lake Chelan can mean an allday excursion with one of the Valley’s fishing guides, or dropping a line off the dock between Campbell’s Resort and the old bridge. The biggest catches are the plentiful lake trout and the prized Chinook salmon. Stocking programs release about 200,000 cutthroat trout in Lake Chelan. There is no limit on lake trout, or Mackinaw, which are in season every day of the year. The state’s largest-ever lake trout was pulled out of Lake Chelan, weighing in at 35 pounds, 7 ounces. Due to dwindling numbers, Chinook fishing is limited to the month of May.

There’s an effort underway to increase Chinook in Lake Chelan, but wildlife officials say not to expect to see results for another three to four years The Kokanee, which are landlocked sockeye salmon, congregate in the waters near Lakeside Park in April and May and make their way to Mill Bay near Manson by late June, before heading farther uplake. They are also in season year-round. The prize fishing in Roses and Wapato Lakes near Manson may be more of a secret. Each of those lakes gets about 150 jumbo rainbow trout every spring. You’ll also catch catfish, crappie, bass, brown trout and bluegill on Roses. Other fish found in Wapato Lake are bluegill, perch, crappie and largemouth bass. The Columbia River and its tributaries north of Lake Chelan offer steelhead and Chinook salmon fishing in season. Detailed regulations are found in the Fish and Wildlife Department’s fishing rules pamphlet, which is available online at wdfw.wa.gov. Fishing licenses and information are available at Kelly’s Ace Hardware in Chelan. In Stehekin, McGregor Mountain Outdoor Supply sells two-day fishing passes. Fishing tackle can be purchased at Pat and Mike’s uplake from Chelan on Highway 97A. Those staying on the south shore will find this stop convenient. A great kids’ fishing event happens every Mother’s Day – it’s the ClarkKearney Memorial Kids Fishing Derby at the Lake Chelan Golf Course. The pond is stocked with trout, and every child between the ages of one and 14 who reels in a fish gets a prize. This year, the derby is Sunday, May 11, in the afternoon. The derby is sponsored by the Lake Chelan Sportsman’s Association.

Summer runs Pig Jig

This run is a 2K/5K event that takes you through Manson’s streets the morning of the Manson Apple Blossom Parade. This year, the Pig Jig is May 9 starting at 8:30 a.m. Meet race organizers in downtown Manson. Arrive by 7:30 a.m. to register the day of the race. The fee is $15. Proceeds benefit the schol-

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south shore of the lake, and biking along scenic highways. Run relay, 5K or 10K races, bike from 12 miles to 56 miles, and even qualify for national competitions with the Olympic Triathlon and the ChelanMan Half Iron. Register and get more information online at www.chelanman.com, or call (509) 669-5753.

Research Division. For more information, call 687-9288 or visit chelanchase.com.

Skate Park

Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon

Century Challenge

Take your pick of a 30, 60 or 100-mile bike ride through the picturesque Lake Chelan Valley. Starting in Chelan’s Don Morse Park on Saturday, June 20. The challenge provides a three-segment course of varying skill. Take in the sights of Navarre Coulee, Lake Chelan, orchards in the Manson valley and McNeil Canyon. For more information, visit www.CenturyRide.com or call Scott at 670-0044.

Saul Gallegos Memorial Run

Join the community at Singleton Park in Manson on Saturday, June 20 for this event, named for Deputy Saul Gallegos, who was killed in the line of duty in 2003. Walk the 3K, or run the 5K or 10K. All proceeds from the run will help fund scholarships for each of Gallegos’ four sons. For more information, contact Eileen at (509) 667-6848 or visit saulmemorial.net.

ChelanMan Multi-sport Weekend

This event is brought to Chelan by a local group to help raise funds for local youth. Seven different races for all ages and skill levels will be held July 18 and 19 in Don Morse Park. Triathlons for beginners and more experienced athletes will feature swimming in Lake Chelan, running around local parks and the

Another popular endurance test is the Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon, which is actually three races in one – a full marathon, a half marathon and a 10K race. This year, the races will take place Sept. 19. The certified marathon course is one of the most scenic in Washington State, starting uplake of Fields Point Landing and finishing along the waterfront at Manson Bay Park. The event, now in its seventh year, attracts 200 participants. Awards are given to the first three finishers in each age division and the first male and female finishers. All who complete the marathon and the half marathon receive finishers’ medals. For more information or to register, go to www.runlakechelan.com or call (509) 682-3503. Proceeds benefit recreation programs for youth.

Chelan Chase

The Chelan Chase is an annual 5Krun/walk fundraiser that winds through the streets of Chelan. The race will be Saturday, Oct. 17, starting at the old bridge and finishing at Riverwalk Park. Proceeds benefit the Lake Chelan Hospital Mammography Department and the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer

Whether you’re a teenager, or a parent of teens, wondering how they’ll stay entertained on your vacation, look no farther than the Lake Chelan Skate Park at Don Morse Memorial Park. Skateboarders, in-line skaters and bicyclists have a park that’s better than ever in 2009. Take advantage of the high-quality ramps, rails, picnic tables and other equipment. Nearby are basketball courts, a picnic shelter, restroom facilities and, on the lake, a roped-off swimming area. Don Morse Memorial Park is on Manson Highway next to the City’s 165site RV Park. The skate park is visible from the Don Morse Park entrance and is open to all, free of charge.

Take a Walk

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a stretch of the community’s Lakeside Trail or exploring the many loop trails at Echo Ridge, visitors will find many op-

portunities to stretch their legs and take in a breath of truly fresh air. The afternoon temperatures can get fairly high, so we recommend morning or evening walks. At Echo Ridge you can watch the sun set on the Cascade Mountains. The back roads offer great views, little traffic and plenty of solitude. Depending on the season, walkers can take in the sweet smell of fruit blossoms in the spring, soak up the summer warmth or marvel at the one-of-a-kind smell of apples ripening on the trees in early fall. Some favorite walking routes are the old Gorge Road, the face of Chelan Butte and the many U.S. Forest Service roads and trails around the lake. Check with the Chelan Ranger District or the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce for maps. There are more options uplake, at North Cascades National Park. From Stehekin, walk through the dense forest surrounding Agnes Creek Trail. Hike as high as 5,700 feet from the Company Creek Trail, or catch your breath by taking in the awe-inspiring beauty of the waterfalls in the Horseshoe Basin on the popular Cascade Pass Trail. If a shorter, in-town stroll is more your speed, the Lake Chelan Historical Society provides a brochure to guide you on a historical walking tour of downtown Chelan. Find out what that apartment building or that realty office originally housed. You’ll be in for some surprises! Visit the Chamber’s Visitor Center in Chelan and pick up the historical walking tour brochure. Also, check www. cometothelake.com for safety tips.

Mountain Biking

In the summer, mountain bikers take over the same trails populated by crosscountry skiers in the winter. Most offroad bicycle enthusiasts find themselves at Echo Ridge Nordic Ski Area after the snow melts. Echo Ridge offers more than 17 miles of trail, including some single-track runs. It is a great place for the family to ride, but even the most advanced mountain biker can find a loop to challenge his or her aerobic fitness. For more details on Echo Ridge, pick up a mountain bike trail map at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce. Outside of Echo Ridge, the Valley offers plenty of exciting mountain bike rid-

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Recreation ing. Hard-core riders should put Devil’s Backbone and Pot Peak on their list of epic rides. On the north shore of Lake Chelan, the Summit Trail that leads in to the Chelan/Sawtooth Wilderness is also “epic.” Biking is a great way to witness nature in action. Be cautious of rattlesnakes and mountain lions in the lower basins. The Lake Chelan Valley also has a bicycle club, Chelan Valley Cyclists. News and rides are posted on its Web site, www.bikelakechelan.com. If you enjoy bike touring, the Dam2Dam bike ride held the last Saturday of September might be what you’re looking for. It is scheduled for Sept. 26 this year, starting from the Lincoln Rock State Park and taking cyclists on 25-, 50- or 100-mile routes along the scenic Columbia River. More details at mikeutley.org. Don’t forget protective gear, sunscreen, lots of water and a tool kit in case your bike has trouble. Ride with a friend. For more information, visit the bike club’s Web site listed above or www.visitlakechelan.com.

Hang Gliding & Paragliding

of the butte to watch the pilots launch is worth the drive. The best viewing time is between noon and 2 p.m., when the thermals become active. A dirt road that switches back and forth up the butte will take you to the top – the ride is slow and quite bumpy. Access Chelan Butte Road across the highway from the Best Western Lakeside Lodge on the south shore. Smoking is a fire hazard and is not allowed on the butte. Bring plenty of liquids and sunscreen – the sun is relentless up there.

Golfing

will fly for six days of competition ending Friday, July 10. Hang gliding and paragliding are extreme sports that are generally not spectator friendly, but a trip to the top

HAYSTACK

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Mountain course aspires to become a premier Pacific Northwest golf facility. Bear Mountain is on the south shore, less than 10 minutes from Chelan on Highway 97A. The hilly location makes for dramatic terrain and expansive lake and mountain views on every hole. Five tee placements accommodate recreational and pro golfers. Bear Mountain has a dress code – no jeans, tennis shorts or T-shirts. Greens fees vary throughout the season from $39 to $89. Reserve a tee time by calling (877) 917-8200. The Highlander Golf Club in East Wenatchee, about 45 miles from Chelan, is a classic Highlands Scottish golf course. The club, open to the public, lies atop a cliff edge nearly 900 feet above the Columbia River. The 6,466-yard course boasts dramatic vistas and gaping pot bunkers on nearly every hole. Call (509) 884-4653 to make a reservation. Recently named the second best conditioned course in America by Golf Digest magazine, Desert Canyon, 17 miles south of Chelan, was designed to utilize the natural surroundings of the basalt cliffs along the Columbia River. The front nine is called “Desert” and the back

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behind Chief Joseph Dam. This is a 9-hole short course open to the public, easy enough for beginner and intermediate players to play in the cool shade of large trees on a hot summer’s day. An 18-hole putting course called “The Green” at Don Morse Park in Chelan offers fun for everyone from tiny tots to hot shot golfers. No “putt-putt” course, the Green has rolling terrain, water, rocks and hazards. Great family fun, no tee times necessary. Many courses offer attractive lodging packages with several of the Lake Chelan resorts and motels. For more information visit www.GolfLakeChelan.com or contact the Visitor Center toll free at 1-800-4CHELAN.

nine “Lakes,” and the landscaping accentuates these designations to a “tee!” Desert Canyon also offers a championship putting course. Cart rentals are included in course fees and are a necessity. Desert Canyon includes a recently remodeled restaurant and pro shop. Call (800) 2584173. The Lake Chelan Municipal Golf Course is conveniently located in Chelan and has greens fees that compare favorably to some of the other local courses. Playing conditions are excellent, and the views, of course, are grand. Club and cart rentals are available. There are senior, junior and twilight discounts, a driving range and practice putting greens. Check out the full service Lovo’s on the Green restaurant in the clubhouse. Alta Lake Golf Course, 20 miles north of Lake Chelan on Highway 97, has still more scenic mountain and lake views. The front nine is known as “Mountain,” while the back nine is “Desert Links.” The challenging course has large undulating greens and a practice putting green. The MA-8 Golf Course is a 9-hole course located by Mill Bay Casino in Manson. Be sure to visit this fun little course and play 9 or 18-holes. Fifteen miles farther north, at Bridgeport State Park, is Lake Woods Golf Course overlooking Rufus Woods Lake

Shooting Range

Did you bring your gun with you on vacation but can’t find anything to shoot? Head to the shooting range managed by the North Cascades Sportsman’s Club. The public range, located about 10 miles north of Chelan, has a 75-yard outdoor pistol range, 400-yard outdoor rifle range, and areas for muzzleloaders, trap, skeet and archery. The Club’s most popular event is the annual turkey shoot the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The range is open to the public on Thursday’s at 7 p.m. and Sunday’s at 10 a.m. for trap and skeet shooting, and weekend days from 10 a.m. until dark for firing on the rifle and pistol ranges. To get to the range, head north on Highway 97A and take a left before the

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Recreation Lake Chelan Municipal Airport onto Apple Acres Road. Follow the road for four or five miles then turn left on Washington Creek Road. The address for the shooting range is 401 Washington Creek. The Sportsman’s Club offers hunter education classes in March and August. For more information about the classes, call 682-8263.

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able, competitive prices. Military, law enforcement and firefighting discounts. Gas, ice and lunch from Ship n’ Shore Drive-Inn – all available at the dock! See our ad page 17.

Manson Bay Marina On the lake in downtown Manson 509-687-9635

Manson Parks operates Manson Bay Marina, with 32 slips, some with power and water. A 220-foot breakwater protects boats from rough water. Walk to shops and restaurants. For camping, try Wapato Lake Campground, located two miles north of Lake Chelan. Enjoy shade, Wapato Lake and restrooms with pay showers. See our ad page 20.

Ohme Gardens 3327 Ohme Rd., Wenatchee 509-662-5785

Enjoy the quiet, panoramic beauty of Lake Chelan from high above or go for some Aquatic Hysteria with one of our boat or personal watercraft rentals. We also offer uplake trips, economical private excursions, boat rescues (towing) and Marina services (fuel, moorage, heated boat and trailer storage). See our ad page 3.

Jet Skis Ahoy! Ship n’ Shore Marina 1230 W. Woodin, Chelan 509-682-5125

There are plenty of thrills on the four main slides, where you twist and turn at your own speed. For the adventurous, there is the “Thunder Rapids” river ride, where you can bump and slide down waterfalls and rapids and the 400’ “Tube Blaster” with two 360º for single or double tubes and the “Downhill Racer.” For the beginner or more timid participant, there are two intermediate slides and two kiddie slides. One of our favorite play areas is for toddlers and younger children. See our ad page 2.

Shoreline Watercraft and Boat Rentals (509) 682-1515 (800) 682-1561 www.shorelineofchelan.com

This nationally acclaimed 9-acre alpine garden was created on a barren hilltop, overlooking the Columbia River by the Ohme family over 80 years ago. Pronounced as it’s written, (oh-me), the gardens provide a maze of native stone paths to fern bordered pools with trickling waterfalls, rustic shelters, secluded hideaways and a wishing well. All these wonders are set with a view of the Columbia River and the valley below. The park is open from April 15 to October 15. Call 509-662-5785 or visit www.ohme gardens.com. See our ad page 16.

Ruby Theatre 135 E. Woodin Ave., Chelan 509-682-5016 Choose Jet Skis Ahoy! For your watercraft or boat rental adventure. Open seven days a week, May through September. Multi-day and weekly rates also avail-

Slidewaters Water Park 102 Waterslide Drive, just off Hwy. 97A, Chelan 509-682-5751

The Historic Ruby Theatre offers first run films for your convenience in downtown Chelan. Call for show times. See our ad page 20.

Multiple resort locations on Lake Chelan; call for location nearest you! Yamaha three-person wave runners, eight and 10 passenger boats with and without wakeboard towers. Hourly, 1/2 day and full-day rentals. Multiple day discounts available. See our ad page 25.

The Lake House at Chelan 144 E. Woodin Ave., Chelan 509-293-5982 www.thelakehousechelan.com

Visit The Lake House at Chelan! A new family friendly, upscale resort, ideally located near swimming, golfing, wineries, hiking, bicycling, tennis and a water park. Visit www.thelakehousechelan. com or call 877-293-5982. See our ad page 40. 23

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Recreation The Chamber of Commerce can direct you to fun!

To find out what’s going on in the spectacular Chelan Valley, visit the friendly staff at the visitor information centers in Chelan and Manson. The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce staff will help you find lodging, local events or locations for hikes, fishing, water sports, camping or anything else under the sun. The Chelan Visitor Center is on the corner of Columbia Street and Johnson Avenue, across the street from Campbell’s Resort. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Leave a message after hours to receive information in the mail. The Manson Visitor Center is staffed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Monday from Memorial Day

to Labor Day. The Manson office is located in the Lake Chelan Business Center in downtown Manson, located at 145 E. Wapato Way. The Chamber publishes a one-page list of events every month, so visitors can learn what’s happening with a quick glance. The local telephone number for the Chelan Visitor Center is (509) 682-3503. The Manson Center can be reached by calling the toll-free number. The toll-free number is 1-800-4CHELAN, and the Web site is www.lakechelan.com. For those who are making their stay more permanent, the Chamber supplies relocation packets with information on the schools, city government and housing.

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Agri-tourism: Wines and more

Lake Chelan’s agricultural tradition has sprouted a blossoming tourism industry featured at several agri-tourism

locations. The Valley is the next upand-coming wine destination in Washington State. More and more

1. Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 754 Winesap Ave Manson, WA 98831 Winery (509) 687-0313 www.bensonvineyards.com Open Daily 11- 5

2. Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery One Vineyard Way Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-667-9463, 888-874-9463 www.fairelepont.com Open 7 Days a week. Sunday through Tuesday 11-6, Wednesday-Saturday 11-9

3. Chelan Estate Winery and Vineyard 755 S. Lakeshore Road Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-5454 [email protected] www.ChelanEstateWinery.com

In Season 11-6. Call for Winter hours

4. KarMa Vineyards 1681 South Lakeshore Road Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-5538 www.karmavineyards.com Memorial Day thru Labor Day Tuesday-Sunday, Noon-8 Off-season hours Wednesday-Saturday Noon-7

5. Lake Chelan Winery 3519 SR 150 Chelan, WA 98816 509-687-9463 www.LakeChelanWinery.com

Open daily year-round at 11 am

6. Orondo Cider Works Edgewater Orchards Highway 97, Orondo, WA 98843 509-784-1829 www.orondociderworks.com Open daily at 7 am

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visitors have been stopping by the tasting rooms of the area’s dozen or so award-winning wineries, and the list of wineries is expected to

7. Rio Vista Wines 24415 Highway 97 Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9713 www.riovistawines.com

Riverfront winery, 1/2 mile north of milepost 243 on Highway 97, right turn at mailboxes, follow the signs.  Open Friday and Saturday 11-5 

8. Snowgrass Winery 6701 Entiat River Rd. Entiat, WA 98822 5.5 miles up Entiat River Rd. 509-784-5101

Tastings by appointment only snowgrass @nwi.net www.washingtonwine.org/profiles/ snowgrass-winery/

9. Tunnel Hill Winery 37 Highway 97A Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-3243 www.tunnelhillwinery.com

Open daily June thru September 11-6. Call for non-summer hours

10. Sunshine Farm Market 169 Highway 97A Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-1350 www.sunshinefarmmarket.com

Open daily June thru October, 8-6

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continue growing in 2009. Wine tasting is just one dimension of the agri-tourism experience here. Families can find U-pick berry farms, fruit stands, cider works and other diverse shopping experiences. Twelve years ago who could imagine that Washington would become the next

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Agri-tourism four beautiful seasons of recreation. Our wine region specializes in handmade boutique wines. Most wineries are family operations, making 500 to 800 cases a year. The largest wineries make nearly 5,000 cases a year, including Lake Chelan Winery and St. Laurent in Wenatchee. The county turns out nearly 60,000 cases a year altogether, Manriquez said. The area shares the same latitude as premier wine regions such as northern France. The grapes thrive here under the 17 hours of sun per day, two more hours than California’s prime growing region. Washington state is the second largest wine producer in the nation. The area’s fall freezes allow winemakers to produce a sweet, rich ice wine that few regions can accommodate. What makes Chelan County wines unique when compared to French, Chilean, California wines and wines from Walla Walla is the industry’s newness when compared to its competitors, Manriquez said.

“It’s in development stages,” he said. “And people are always looking for something new.” Valley winemakers experiment with both white and red varieties with equal curiosity and passion. It’s too early to say which kinds of wines will establish a reputation in our region. Each variety continues to garner awards and high marks at international wine competitions. Don’t miss the wine stomping during the summer crush period or the wineand-chocolate winter tastings. Wine tastings are scheduled year ‘round and many wineries are open seven days a week. The most popular times to tour the vineyards are in early summer when the buds begin to break and in late summer when the grapes are at their fullest. You don’t have to leave the kids at home to enjoy area wineries. A complete list of wineries and tasting rooms in Chelan, Douglas and Grant Counties can be found at visitwashingtonwineries.com or visitwashingtonfarms. com.

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Camping

Day-Use Parks

There are plenty of campgrounds and parks for visitors to enjoy. Summer in the Lake Chelan Valley is wonderful! The lake and the surrounding mountains, hills and orchards provide the beauty, and the parks provide the places to stay and play. The Lake Chelan park system provides day-use parks as well as campgrounds for overnight stays.

Don Morse Memorial Park is where the City of Chelan meets the lake. It opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. It features a large swimming area with lots of grass where visitors and locals soak up the sun or take a break between dips. There are also basketball courts, a volleyball court, tennis courts and a skate park. Small children will enjoy the variety of big toys in the children’s play area. Also available for a fee, are the 18-hole putting course, and a go-cart course. A rental outlet has plenty of recreational items from board games to bicycles, canoes and boats to keep the visitor who forgot his tennis racket happy. Lakeside Park, just off Highway 97A at the west entrance to Chelan, is a 10acre park with a playground area, shade 32

trees, a seawall, an unsupervised swimming area, volleyball and basketball courts and two floating docks. Lakeside Park is also the site of many events throughout the year, including a hang glider “fly-in” and a triathlon. For more information on Don Morse Park or Lakeside Park, visit www.chelancityparks.com or call (509) 682-8023. Chelan Riverwalk Park lies on both sides of the Chelan River between the old bridge and the Dan Gordon Bridge. It’s 12 acres feature a one-mile scenic river loop trail, a free boat launch, day-use moorage, a picnic shelter, restrooms and the Riverwalk Pavilion, site of regular performances and events. Riverwalk Park is a great place to take a morning or evening walk or run. For more information, call the Chelan County PUD at (509) 661-4551 or visit its Web site, www.chelanpud.org. Manson Bay Park is located in downtown Manson and has three dayuse boat docks, a swimming area with two lifeguards and a 32-slip marina. There is a $13 per night moorage fee $15 with water and power hookups. A sewer pump-out station is also available. For more information, call (509) 6879635. Old Mill Park is located on State Route 150, two miles east of Manson. This park has a four-lane boat launch, day-use boat moorage, a pump-out station, a picnic area with restrooms and boat-trailer parking. The boat launch day pass is $7 for both residents and non-residents. A yearly pass costs nonresidents $40, and residents $25. For more information, call (509) 687-9635. Willow Point Park in Manson is two miles up-lake from downtown Manson. This two-acre park is right on Lake Chelan with a picnic area, swimming and restrooms. For more information, call (509) 687-9635. Singleton Field in Manson, near the intersection of Madeline Road and State Route 150, has ball fields, a regulation basketball court, a large grassy area and restrooms. Fields Point Landing is on the south shore of Lake Chelan, approximately 17 miles from Chelan. This 17-acre park features picnic areas, restrooms and a 3-D interpretive display about the Lake Chelan Valley and the

surrounding region. Fields Point is a departure point for people traveling uplake aboard one of the ferries. The landing is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For more information, call (509) 6822576. On the Columbia River, Chelan Falls Park is a 53-acre park with a swimming area, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, restrooms and showers, a shoreline trail, a tennis court, picnic shelters, soccer and softball fields, some day-use boat moorage and a two-lane boat launch, plus plenty of parking. Call (509) 661-4551. Visitors to this park may catch a glimpse of a hang glider or paraglider using it for a landing site. Powerhouse Park will be closed again this season. As part of the license issued to the Chelan PUD for the Chelan Dam, habitat restoration work must be done along the river adjacent to the powerhouse. The work will help create a better area for fish spawning in the future. For more information on either of the Chelan Falls parks, call (509) 661-4551 or visit the PUD Web site, www.chelanpud.org.

Campground Information

The overnight campgrounds listed here are accessible by boat. They are equipped with tent sites, fire rings, toilets and picnic tables. The docks are either fixed or floating and cannot be reached by car. More information is available at the joint U.S. Forest Service/ National Park Service office in Chelan. Call 682-2576. The campgrounds open during 2009 are: Deer Point, Graham Harbor, Corral Creek, Prince Creek, Domke Falls, Refrigerator Harbor, Lucerne, Flick Creek, Manley Wham, Weaver Point, Moore Point, Safety Harbor and Purple Point.

State Parks

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Camping campsites, full and partial utility sites and primitive and water trail sites. Call for rates and fees for campsites. A daily fee of $7 is charged for watercraft launching or a $70 annual permit is available. Sewage dumping for trailers is $5 and there’s a $10 fee for extra or unattended overnight parking. There is no charge for day use. For more information call 1-888-CAMPOUT, or (360) 902-8844.

Campgrounds

There are numerous campgrounds in the Lake Chelan Valley - next to a lake or the Columbia River, in sunshine or in forest.

Lakeshore RV Park is adjacent to Don Morse Memorial Park in Chelan. It has 165 full hook-up sites (water, electric, sewer and cable TV), which accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, as well as 22 - 16’ x 16’ tent pads. The park also has picnic tables, a dump station, wireless Internet and ADA accessible restrooms and showers. Get assistance from the helpful volunteer, who lives on-site. Call for reservations, (509) 682-8023, or visit www.chelancityparks.com. Wapato Lake Campground on the north side of Wapato Lake is operated by the Manson Parks and Recreation Department. This two-acre park has 26 RV and 14 tent sites, showers, restrooms, a pump-out station, docks and a boat launch. An upgraded RV site is $30 per night. An old RV site is $25 per night and a tent site is $22 per night. For reservations, call (509) 687-9635. Lake Chelan State Park , on the south side of Lake Chelan, is a 127-acre camping park in a forest setting. Lake Chelan State Park offers swimming, fishing, boating, hiking and walking

trails, horseshoe pits, a large picnic shelter, a grassy sports field, restrooms, one boat launch and a large dock. Call 1-888-CAMPOUT for reservations or visit the state park Web site at www. parks.wa.gov. For general information, call (360) 902-8844. 25-Mile Creek State Park is located at the end of the south shore road along Lake Chelan. It is a 235acre campground. It has a new marina with 34 slips and two boat ramps. Bird watching, wading in the creek, swimming, mountain biking and fishing are some of the activities here. Call 1-888-CAMPOUT for reservations or visit the state park Web site at www. parks.wa.gov. For general information, call (360) 902-8844. Snowberry Bowl Campground is located above the lake in the mountains past 25-Mile Creek State Park. It has nine campsites, including two multiplefamily RV sites. There are pit toilets, fire rings and tent pads. Camping fees are $10 for a regular site and up to $20 for double sites. Boaters pay a $5 per day dock fee in addition to camping fees. Camping is on a first come, first serve basis. (509) 682-2576. Kamei Campground/RV Park is located at the northwest end of Wapato Lake. Fifty RV/camping sites, all on grass with water, electricity and some with sewer. Take advantage of the snack bar, fishing supplies and showers in the office building. Rowboats with electric motors are available, and you can bring your pets. Open April 29 through Labor Day. For reservations or more information call 687-3690. Beebe Bridge Park is located on the Douglas County side of the Columbia River. On 56 acres next to the Columbia River, the park offers 46 tent/RV sites with electricity, water, restrooms, showers, day-use facilities, a picnic shelter, swimming, two-lane boat launch, tennis courts, a shoreline trail and an RV dump station. Camping is on a first come, first serve basis. There is a $25 per night fee. Disabled veterans pay $15. Call (509) 661-4551 or visit the Web site, www. chelanpud.org.

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Wapato Lake Campground, where an upgraded RV site is $30 per night. An old RV site is $25 per night and a tent site is $22 per night. Call 687-9635 for more information.

Lake Chelan State Park Summer Programs

A grizzly bear’s skull is heavy. Listen! That’s an immature Great Horned Owl. The Ice Age flood was second only to the flood of Noah. Smell the difference between fir and Black Walnut. It’s story time with Grandma Roberta. Today we are going to build bat houses. Fiddle Neck... beautiful plant. Look for it by the stairway to the beach. Donald Duck goes camping. These are but a sampling of Lake Chelan State Park’s summer programs. Community and visitors alike are invited to attend Lake Chelan State Park’s summer programs beginning in midJune. There is no charge. Your rangers and/or invited speakers host these very entertaining and educational programs beginning each evening at 8:30 p.m., except Wednesday and Friday. Daytime programs include Grandma Roberta’s Story Time on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and Jr. Ranger programs, intended for younger children through middle school, along with their parents, on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. But if you are coming on Saturday, come early. Space is limited around the fire for making s’mores. Yum! It’s all part of “Summer Fun” nights with Park Manager Dwight Keegan. 33

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Dining & Shopping

B.C. MacDonald’s Hotel & Ale House 104 E. Woodin Ave., Chelan 509-682-1334

Bamboo Shoot 138 E. Woodin Ave., Chelan 509-682-5723

a destination for a gourmet meal paired with ultra premium wine. The restaurant works closely with the local farmers and focuses on bringing local, fresh food to your table. See ad page 31.

La Brisa Mexican Restaurant 246 Hwy. 150, Chelan 509-682-5633

Largest menu in the valley for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pastas, seafood, salads, charbroiled steaks; espresso and 41 flavors of ice cream! Families welcome. Incredible food! See ad page 39.

Experience the ultimate in Thai and Japanese Cuisine. Hibachi menu, chef specials, from the grill, entrees, rice and noodles, soups, salads and appetizers. Orders to go! See ad page 39.

Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery One Vineyard Way, Wenatchee 509-667-9463, 888-874-9463

La Bonne Terre is a full service restaurant and catering company. Set inside the winery at Chateau Faire Le Pont, it is

Come to La Brisa for a treat of Mexican authenticity! A family Mexican restaurant in the Chelan Plaza next to the Chelan Red Apple Market. Daily lunch specials, full dinner menu, kid’s menu, vegetarian and American dishes, and full bar service. Orders to go, reservations welcome. Open Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. See ad page 34.

Lake Chelan Winery BBQ in the Vineyard 3519 SR 150, Chelan 509-687-9463 www.lakechelanwinery.com

Lake Chelan Winery proudly features award-winning wines, a 3,000 sq. ft. gift shop and live music every ‘Friday at the Winery.’ BBQ in the Vineyard beginning at 4 p.m., May thru October. Tasting room open daily at 11 a.m. See ad page 30.

PAT & MIKE’S

not Main Street. never Mainstream. local myth pizza 122 s emerson st • 509.682.2914

Stop in and see our newly remodeled and expanded convenience store!

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Dining & Shopping Local Myth Pizza 122 S. Emerson, Chelan 509-682-2914

Down a side street, away from the main stream. Actually, just where we want to be. Love to have you try out pie, our local wines, a pint. Always “live,” never pre-recorded. See ad page 34.

Slidewaters Restaurant 102 Waterslide Dr., just off Hwy. 97A, Chelan 509-682-5751

Troy’s Pizza - Chelan Plaza 246 W. Hwy 150, 509-682-9787 Downtown Manson 50 Wapato Way, 509-687-3345

Manson and Chelan’s family-owned and operated pizzerias feature specialty pizzas, calzones, appetizers, salads, beers, local wines, hard ice cream, pastas, burgers, and desserts. Our Manson location serves a delicious and unique breakfast you won’t find anywhere else in the valley! Dine-in, delivery, carry-out and take-and-bake. www.troyspizza.com

Wapato Point Cellars Winemaker’s Grill 200 Quetiloquasoon Rd., Manson 509-687-4000 www.WapatoPointCellars.com

Slidewaters kitchen offers made-toorder burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, hand-dipped ice cream and much more at reasonable prices. See ad page 2.

Open daily at 12 noon for complimentary wine tasting. Dinner served from 5 p.m. daily. Handcrafted estate wines, unique gift shop, special private occasions, wine club events and family friendly atmosphere await you at Wapato Point Cellars and Winemaker’s Grill. See ad page 31.

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Banjo Creek Farms 4848 Green Ave., Manson 509-687-0532

Family fun awaits you with our petting farm, wagon and horse rides, gold panning and BBQ! Shop for gifts and collectibles or explore Nancy’s Nursery and relax in a beautiful farm setting.

Fashion for Twelve 114 E. Woodin Ave., Chelan 509-682-3183

Shop for casual clothing in junior and misses sizes. Souvenir T-shirts and sweatshirts for men, women and children. Nothing in the shop is priced over $12.99. All new merchandise. Credit cards accepted. See ad page 36.

Memories by the Lake 212B Woodin Ave., Chelan 509-682-2738

We have everything needed to create an album of beautiful memories. We offer classes and will do customized classes for

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Shopping Russ McClellan Team of Real Estate Professionals 101 E. Woodin Ave., Chelan 509-470-2416

An entire TEAM of real estate professionals working for you with passion! We look forward to working with you to achieve your goals in Lake Chelan. See ad page 21.

Slidewaters Gift Shop 102 Waterslide Drive, Chelan 509-682-5751

groups of four or more. There is a work area and the use of our cutters and sizzix is free. Come see us and create your Memories by the Lake. See ad page 35.

Orondo Cider Works Edgewater Orchards Hwy. 97, Orondo 509-784-1829

Open daily at 7 a.m. Browse our unique gift shop for Washington treasures – local wines, jams, hard ciders and our great fruit. Watch our Saturday morning Cider Pressings! Fresh cider doughnuts every day! Stop, relax and enjoy our instant homemade ice cream. 10 miles south of Beebe Bridge on Hwy. 97. www.orondociderworks.com. See ad page 31.

Pat & Mike’s 53 S. Lakeshore Rd., Chelan 509-682-2841

Fast food, videos, wine, hard ice cream, espresso, Italian sodas and ice cold beer. Firewood, gas – all grades including diesel and propane (refuelable). Inside seating, WI-FI Internet, grocery items, essential produce, ATM, local and out-of-town checks, automotive products, fishing and camping supplies, RV and boat parking, wheelchair access. #1 convenience store on the south shore. See ad page 34.

Slidewaters gift shop offers the latest styles in summer beach wear; Tees, tanks, shorts, sandals, aqua socks and more. Great fashions for Mom and Dad, as well as teenagers and young adults. Lots of stuff for young ones too. All at very reasonable prices. See ad page 2.

The Lakeland Agency, Inc 312 E. Trow Ave. #100, Chelan 509-682-5658

The Lakeland Agency has the real-estate consultants to help with your acquisition. Before you purchase any property be sure to call the professionals at our agency. See ad page 46.

Zella’s Ltd 120 Sanders St., Chelan 509-415-4100

A boutique for all seasons! Trendy ladies fashions, intimate apparel and accessories, bra fittings, bachelorette parties and Trunk Shows. Special orders welcome. See ad page 35.

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History Lake Chelan Valley

Exploring fur traders were the first white men to see the Lake Chelan Valley in 1814, and the settling of the Lake Chelan Valley began about 1880. The first homesteaders were the Wapato Indian family from Entiat. 1886: The area was opened by the U.S. government to white settlement. The first white settlers were Ignatius Navarre, his wife and baby girl. 1888: The first sawmill, store and bunkhouse were built. 1889: The first steamer on Lake Chelan - “The Belle of Chelan.” 1890s: Miners came into the valley. 1892: The railroad from the south reached Wenatchee. 1900: The first Lady of the Lake passenger boat began service. It operated until 1915. 1927: A dam was built and the lake was raised 28 feet to provide hydroelectric power.

Chelan

1879: Camp Chelan was established by the U.S. Army to control reported Indian unrest. It was abandoned in 1880 because of difficulties in maintaining the remote camp. 1889: The town of Chelan was laid out by a surveyor for the federal government. Streets were wide to allow for wagons to turn around. 1889: The First Congregational Church of Chelan, later the Little Stone Church, was organized in Lakeside, then a separate city, where Lakeside Park is now. This was the first of many churches to spring up around the lake. 1889 or ‘92: The first school was started. 1890: The first two-frame houses were built. The population was about 200. 1890: A U.S. Post Office was established. 1891: The first newspaper was the Chelan Leader. It moved from Chelan Falls in 1892, a year after its establishment. 1901: Campbell’s Hotel opened. 1907: Chelan High School’s first senior

class graduated. 1945: The first floatplane flight to Stehekin by Chelan Airways.

Manson

1879: The U.S. government set up the Moses Reservations, but in 1881 and 1884 the government made new arrangements for settling Indians. One was the Indian Homestead Act, allowing Indians to file for homesteads in the same manner as white people. Indians from the Entiat area filed for 640-acre allotments in and around Wapato Point, from present-day Green’s Landing to Mill Bay. The area, Wapato Point, was named for the head of the family, Wapato John. 1880: The first apple orchard in the area was planted by Wapato John; irrigation began with efforts to bring water in flumes from Mitchell, Safety Harbor, Poison and Grade Creeks to Antilon and Temple Lakes. 1890: Martin Venneberg settled on Joe Creek, above the Indian allotments. 1911: Peter Wapato and his wife Madeline deeded 346.14 acres to Wapato Irrigation Co., incorporated in 1906, which then developed the town. 1911: Chelan Leader newspaper announced the birth of the new town of Manson on June 22. Manson was named for Manson Backus, one of the initial investors in the town’s development. 1912: The first school was built, and a U.S. Post Office was established. 1921: The town’s first apple blossom festival was held. The first queen was named in 1928. The Manson Apple Blossom Festival still thrives today. 1923: By this time, Manson had added electric lights, a public library and two stores. 1923: The first class graduated from Manson High School.

Chelan Falls

1891: The town was founded and platted. 1891: The Chelan Falls Leader newspaper began. It moved to Chelan in 1892. 1891: A U.S. Post Office was established. 1891: The road between Chelan Falls and Chelan was finished. 1892: The first school opened.

Entiat

1800s: The Entiat Valley was first settled by the Columbia River Chinook Indian Tribe. It was originally named ‘Enteatqua’ which means rapid water. 1896: Chief Silico Saska sold the town site of Entiat to settlers in the area. 1906: The first high school, Union High School was built. 1913: A fire destroyed the old town of Entiat except for six buildings. The town was rebuilt and moved closer to the railroad tracks, which were built in 1914. 1944: The town officially adopted their corporate seal.

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Ruby Theatre

Enjoy cinema in the memorable Historic Ruby Theatre. This National Historic Register property, constructed in 1914, is the longest continuous running movie theater in Washington. View first run films as you step back in time surrounded by the original theater interior that includes a horseshoe balcony, pressed metal ceiling, ornamental lighting and cast proscenium arch. Come to the Ruby!

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Coldwell Banker Lake Chelan Properties Your Perfect Partner in Chelan. 800-572-9531 • [email protected] 101 E. Woodin Ave. • Chelan, WA 98816 • (509) 682-7777

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Lake Chelan’s most comprehensive web site where you’ll find . . . • Waterfront Homes • Condominiums • Virtual Tours • Concierge • Three Lake Chelan Web Cams • Vacation Rentals

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Lodging

(509) 682-4051 (800) 572-0943

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HOTELS, MOTELS, SUITES and CONDOS

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Whether your idea of “roughing it” means a rustic camp along the shores of Lake Chelan or a comfortable room, suite, cabin or home, the Lake Chelan Valley has a special place for you. The Lake Chelan Valley and its surrounding mountains and valleys contain some of the best hotels, motels, resorts, B and B’s, vacation rentals and campground facilities in the Northwest. No matter what your choice, the hospitality and the scenery are always world class. Be sure to plan ahead, because many of these facilities fill up fast!

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Brewster Chamber of Commerce www.brewsterchamber.org (509) 689-3464 July: 4th of July Fireworks Bonanza Days Celebration Aug: 4th Annual Budweiser/Lowrance King Salmon Fishing Derby Annual Fly-In Breakfast Sept: Annual Health Fair Dec: Christmas on the Columbia

Pateros

Brewster

Brewster & Pateros

Pateros Chamber of Commerce www.pateros.com (509) 923-2571 May: Business Appreciation Day June: Annual City Wide Yard Sales July: 61st Annual Apple Pie Jamboree Dragon Boat Races Aug: Hydro Classic Boat Races Dec: Christmas at the Confluence

City of Manson

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Business & Services AGRI-TOURISM

Orondo Cider Works 509-784-1029 See ad page 31

ANTIQUES Apple Annie Antique Mall 866-504-8460 Off Hwy. 2 in Cashmere Antique Mall of Cashmere and Wenachee 509-782-1519, 509-662-3671

aPPAREL Fashion for Twelve 509-682-3183 See ad page 36 Whaley’s General Store 509-682-2216 206 E. Woodin Ave., Downtown Chelan Zella’s Ltd. 509-415-4100 See ad page 35

AUTO PARTS & REPAIR NAPA Auto Parts 509-682-4561 Corner of Sanders & Wapato, Chelan See ad page 11

Camping Chelan County PUD/Public Parks 509-667-4208 See ad page 9 Wapato Lake Campground 509-687-6037 40 campsites in Manson, 2 miles north of Lake Chelan, showers, hookups, water skiing, great fishing

Churches Pateros Church of Christ 509-923-2662 Corner of Independence and Beach www.pateroschurch.org Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

CIGARS Pat & Mike’s 509-682-2841 See ad page 34

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FITNESS Heartfelt Fitness 509-682-8411, 215 E. Woodin Ave., Chelan Yogachelan 509-679-5873 www.yogachelan.com

Golf Courses Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course 509-682-8200, www.bearmt.com Voted favorite new course Online tee times: bearmt.com

groceries/gas Pat & Mike’s 509-682-2841 See ad page 34

HAIR SALON/Barber Shop Chelan’s Barber Shop 509-885-3640, Tues-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3 118 N. Sanders St #B, Chelan

HEALTH & BEAUTY Healthy Glow Tanning Boutique Be your best! www.healthyglowtanning.com Chelan Plaza, 509-682-4GLO (4456)

Homes Chelan Cedar Linwood Homes 509-682-9783 See ad page 324

Hospitals/Clinics Lake Chelan Community Hospital 509-682-3300 See ad page 11

ICE CREAM Pat & Mike’s 509-682-2841 See ad page 34

information Brewster Chamber of Commerce 509-689-3464 See ad page 42 Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce 509-682-3503 See ad page 5

information Pateros Chamber of Commerce 509-923-2571 See ad page 42

Lodging Apple Inn Motel 509-682-4044 See ad page 40 B.C. MacDonald’s Hotel & Ale House 509-682-1334 See ad page 39 Chelan House Bed & Breakfast 509-888-4000 Chelan Quality Vacation Rentals 509-682-9782 See ad page 42 Coldwell Banker/Associated Realty 509-682-7777 See our ads page 39, 48 Kelly’s Resort 509-687-3220 See ad page 41 Lake Chelan Motel 509-682-2742 See ad page 40 Midtowner Motel 509-682-4051, 1-800-572-0943 See ad page 41 Mom’s Montlake Motel 509-682-5715 10 non-smoking rooms Silver Bay Inn Resort @ Stehekin 800-555-7781 silverbayinn.com The Lake House at Chelan 877-293-5982 See ad page 40

Marinas Lake Chelan Marina Chelan Parasail & Watercraft Rentals 509-687-7245 See ad page 3 Manson Bay Marina 509-687-9635 See ad page 20

PET Care & SUPPLIES Whaley’s General Store 509-682-2216 206 E. Woodin Ave., Downtown Chelan

Business & Services Publishing Lake Chelan Mirror NCW Media Inc. 509-682-2213 www.lakechelanmirror.com Weekly news for the Lake Chelan Valley and Chelan County. Visitor’s guides for NCW. Advertising solutions from print to web. See ad page 8

real estate agents Chelan Realty 509-682-4014 See ad page 20 Coldwell Banker/Associated Realty 509-682-7777 See ads pages 39, 48 Russ McClellan Team of Real Estate Professionals 509-470-2416 See ad page 21 The Lakeland Agency 509-682-5658 See ad page 46 Windermere Real Estate Lake Chelan Kara Schell 509-679-2738 See ad page 17

recreation equipment & Outfitters Jet Skis Ahoy! 509-682-5125 See ad page 17 Lake Chelan Marina/Chelan Parasail & Watercraft Rentals 509-682-7245 See ad page 3 Shoreline Watercraft & Boat Rentals 509-682-1515 or 800-682-1561 www.shorelineofchelan.com See ad page 25

restaurants/Espresso B.C. MacDonald’s Hotel & Ale House 509-682-1334 See ad page 39 Bamboo Shoot 509-682-5723 See ad page 39 La Brisa Mexican Restaurant 509-682-5633 See ad page 34

restaurants/Espresso Lake Chelan Winery 509-687-9463 See ad page 30 Local Myth Pizza 509-682-2914 See ads page 34 Pat & Mike’s 509-682-2841 See ad page 35 Slidewaters at Lake Chelan 509-682-5751 See ad page 2 Tanti Baci Ristorante 509-888-4868, Tantibaci.org Manson, 7 days, Authentic Italian Troy’s Pizza of Chelan and Manson Chelan 509-682-9787, Manson 509-687-3345 See ad page 35 Wapato Point Cellars 509-687-4000 See ad page 31

Resorts Coldwell Banker/Associated Realty 509-682-7777 See our ads pages 39, 48 Kelly’s Resort 509-687-3220 See ad page 41

Shopping Columbia Furniture 509-682-9007 See our our ad page 35 Kelly’s Ace Hardware 509-682-2815 128 E. Woodin Ave., Downtown Chelan Memories by the Lake 509-682-2738 See our our ad page 35 Slidewaters at Lake Chelan 509-682-5751 See ad page 2

TIMESHARES Coldwell Banker/Associated Realty 509-682-7777 See ads pages 39, 48

tourist activities Allan’s Fishing Guide Service 509-670-0411 or 509-687-3084 Banjo Creek Farms 509-687-0532 See ad page 35

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tourist activities Cascade Farmland Association 509-548-6784 See ad page 30 FantaSea Connection Scuba Center 509-687-7711 Lake Chelan Bach Fest www.bachfest.org See ad page 16 Ohme Gardens 509-662-5785 See ad page 16 Orondo Cider Works 509-784-1029 See ads page 16 Ruby Theatre 509-687-5016 See ads page 20 Shoreline Watercraft Rentals 509-682-1515 See ad page 25 Slidewaters at Lake Chelan 509-682-5751 See ad page 2

TRANSPORTATION Lake Chelan Cab Company 509-682-TAXI - 7 days a week

Vacation RENTALS Coldwell Banker/Associated Realty 509-682-7777 See ads pages 39, 48

WINERIES Chateau Faire Le Pont 509-667-9463 See ad page 31 Chelangr’ La Winery 509-687-9746 Hard Row to Hoe 509-687-3000 Lake Chelan Winery BBQ in the Vineyard 509-687-9463 See ad page 30 Sunshine Farm/ Tunnel Hill Winery 509-670-3608 See ad page 30 Tildio Winery 509-687-8463s Vin du Lac 509-682-2882 Wapato Point Cellars 509-687-4000 See ad page 31

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