There's nothing like hitting the open road, cranking up the tunes, feeling the wind in your hair and taking a big old gulp of fresh air. And there's nothing like doing this on the Cascade Loop! From the salty sea air surrounding the Puget Sound, flowering fruit trees from Leavenworth, Wenatchee and Lake Chelan, acres of fresh cut hay and farmland in the Methow and Skagit Valleys, and miles upon miles of lush evergreen forest along the Stevens Pass Greenway and North Cascades National Park. This is the road trip of a lifetime.
Three of the unique regions on the Cascade Loop are in Chelan County: Leavenworth and the Cascade Foothills, Wenatchee and the Columbia River Valley, and the Lake Chelan Valley. Each region features unique geography, culture and charm, and they all feature amazing winter recreaton opportunities!
Winter in the Lake Chelan valley is pure magic, and Winterfest is a great excuse to grab a cute winter outfit, rally your friends, and head to the Lake in January to experience intricate ice sculptures, two spectacular fireworks shows, the infamous ice bar, live music, a snow slide and more, in downtown Chelan and downtown Manson!
Nine distinct regions offer a variety of landscapes, geography, and communities
Your guides to wildlife viewing, birding, wildflowers and more!
So much to do when the snow falls!
Relax in a cozy cabin or luxurious lodge!
Need-to-know information to help plan your trip around the Loop
Museums are special places that truly tell the story of an area in a way that no one else can, with complete authenticity.
Are you the kind of person who plans their itinerary in accordance to its proximity to killer food and drinks? We totally are and we've got a LOT of killer food here!
Grab some quality time indoors! Check out museums, tribal centers, galleries, live performances, or simply go shopping!