Our Community
Wenatchee,
Washington
claims seven square miles of the picturesque region east of
the Cascade
Mountain foothills. Situated at the confluence of the Columbia
and Wenatchee
rivers, ‘Wenatchee’ is a Yakima
Indian word that means “river which comes from
canyons”. Other local sites that share the name include Lake
Wenatchee and Wenatchee
National Forest.
Wenatchee, population 27,856 (Census
2000 Data), acts as the seat of Chelan
County. This high-tech community enjoys a modern network
of digital connections that sets the tone for Wenatchee’s
pro-business environment. Wenatchee, WA projects an
entrepreneurial spirit that lures career minded individuals
from all over Washington
state. The Wenatchee
Valley College provides the majority of the higher
learning for residents in the region.
Known as the “Apple Capital of the World”, Wenatchee,
Washington has plenty of farms and orchards, which provide the
community with jobs and fresh produce. Crops of apricots,
cherries, peaches and pears are also grown in abundance here.
The delightful scent of blossoms announces the arrival of
spring and the annual Apple
Blossom Festival. In summer, the local orchards allow the
public to get an intimate look at the process of producing
these scrumptious fruits. Autumn is an exciting time when the
community comes together for festivals that celebrate the
harvesting of the apples. Wenatchee
Valley, WA is also known for its exquisite wines.
Wenatchee has an arid climate, with blue skies and sunshine
nearly 300 days per year. Technically located in a desert
region, Wenatchee, Washington derives its vital irrigation
from the Columbia River and its corresponding tributaries.
Such a lovely climate sets the tone for year round outdoor
fun. Local recreational facilities provide opportunities for
activities such as golf, tennis and swimming, while the
natural setting affords excellent sites for bird watching,
hiking and hunting. The Wenatchee River offers inner tubing
and whitewater rafting, while boating, fishing, kayaking and
windsurfing are common activities at the Columbia River.
The Apple
Capital Recreational Loop Trail, found along either shore
of the Columbia, affords residents a scenic path for biking,
skating and walking year round and for cross-country skiing
and snow shoeing in winter. In addition, several nearby
mountains are excellent sites for skiing, sledding,
snowboarding and snowmobiling in the colder months. Other
sites of interest include Devil’s
Gulch, the Horan
Natural Area, Rocky
Reach Dam, the Wenatchee
Valley Super Oval and the Wenatchee
Valley Museum and Cultural Center.
Wenatchee,
Washington
attracts visitors with the promise of its luscious apples and
keeps them interested with a lively arts and cultural scene.
The area is a nature lover’s paradise, filled with an
astounding array of outdoor recreation. An ideal balance of
business, pleasure, and everyday living await those who
venture into the lovely community of Wenatchee, WA.
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