Follow Highway 2 through the magnificent Tumwater Canyon on your way to the friendly Bavarian Village of Leavenworth. During spring, melting snow streams off granite spires overhead, filling the Wenatchee River as it winds through the canyon. During fall, in particular late September through mid-October, this canyon is awash with autumn colors. Travelers and photographers from around the world trek to this part of the Loop to snag views and photos of the brilliant colors and the reflections in the seasonally lower and slower-moving water. Jolanda Lake, the still area of water just above the dam, is a wildly popular spot. That said, there are many designated pullouts throughout this stretch.
