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Mother Nature herself deemed us Washington’s Playground by nestling Chelan County in the foothills of the Great Cascade Mountain Range. Pristine mountains, running rivers, deep magical lakes, National parks and wildlife gently scattered throughout provides a lifetime of recreation and exploration.
Nearly a 1000 miles of hiking trails in Washington State are offered right here in our playground. Outdoor hiking enthusiasts can create an experience for any age or interest. Add in equestrian and mountain bike access to some of these trails and a world of scenic vistas worth the effort of an elevation gain, mountain lakes to dip in if you dare, glacier hikes for the prepared and wandering river walks for the reflective. Plan ahead, because once you see the abundance, you’ll wish your stay was longer!!!
Hiking & Pedestrian Trails
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Road Biking & Mountain Biking
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To really experience golf in Washington State is to experience it here in Washington’s Playground. A serious golfer would never golf less than 3 courses on a long weekend, so this long weekend will have to look more like a week. Start off by chipping around the deer along the river and lake courses in Leavenworth, or over a fescue and sage crevasse in East Wenatchee. Then wave to your friend across the beautiful and mighty Columbia at the course in Malaga. Lake Chelan had one of 2009’s “top 10 PGA” courses up on Bear Mountain but you won’t want to miss their municipal course either. All in all, each of our courses adds in an additional handicap you might not be used to, incredible, breathtaking scenic beauty. Check out our championship putting greens too!
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National Park campgrounds, rustic Alpine Lakes Wilderness tent spots or full service, luxury RV camping, your camping wish is our command. As our rivers and lakes open to more fishing, be sure to get your permit and catch your dinner! After a few days of exploring on your own efforts, get a little further on the efforts of our 4 legged friends and book a horseback ride for an hour or two from one of our 8 outfitters. Or plan a longer pack trip and getaway into the scenic hills of Washington’s Playground.
Water always means fun and here in Washington’s Playground we don’t mean RAIN! The sunny side of our state encourages water play on the finest level. Tsi-Laan, (Chelan) Indian for deep water is indeed an accurate description, and no better place for fun in the sun and sand and a multitude of water sports and cruises. 200 miles of scenic shorelines stretch along the Mighty Columbia River, Lake Chelan, Icicle and Wenatchee Rivers and over 50 Lakes and 80 streams. Your choice; tubing, rafting, floating, kayaking, jet skiing, water skiing, get wet – sun dry. It doesn’t get any better than this.
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Mix together Mountains, Forests, Lakes, Hills, Rivers and Plains and you have just the recipe for the finest viewing of wildlife in Washington State. Our Playground boasts over 200 species of birds and watchable wildlife ranging from marmots to big horn sheep. It’s hard to miss the deer, as they are quite plentiful and a there are a multitude of spots to enjoy the Osprey and Eagles as they feed along our rivers. The more elusive bears, cougars, coyotes and even beavers are around if you look hard enough. Or jump on your bikes or a birding float for a view off the road.
