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NCW Photo of the Week: The Columbia River Near Chelan

The Columbia River flows through the entire North Central Washington region and impacts a number of aspects of life there. Here it is seen from high above on the hills around Chelan looking down towards Beebe Bridge. Twitter This!

Photo of the Week: Downtown Brewster, Washington

Brewster sits right on US Highway 97, the major north-south route through North Central Washington. It is right on the way to Omak, Okanogan, Grand Coulee Dam, and many other places. Here is a look at downtown Brewster. Twitter This!

NCW Photo of the Week: The Fish Viewing Room At Rocky Reach Dam

Rocky Reach Dam is located just a few miles north of Wenatchee. To get to the visitor center, travel north on US97A on the west side of the Columbia River. There is a large park and climbing toy for the kids to run and play on, but the dam itself is the main attraction. Here [...]

NCW Photo of the Week: Alta Lake

Alta Lake is located just a mile or so up the highway from Pateros and the location where the Methow River meets the Columbia River. There is a nearby golf course and a state park that sits right on the shore of the lake. There is even a fun little trail that leads all the [...]

NCW Photo of the Week: The Federal Building in Wenatchee, Washington

Wenatchee is the largest city in North Central Washington and it and the surrounding area are known as the Apple Capital of the World. Here is a look at the Federal Building there which houses among other things, the United States Post Office. Twitter This!

NCW Photo of the Week: Fire Station on the Chumstick Highway Near Plain

The Chumstick Highway is also known as the back way to Lake Wenatchee. It connects Leavenworth to the lake by way of the small community of Plain. Near Plain, this small fire station sits on the side of the road ready and waiting to protect the surrounding land. Twitter This!

NCW Photo of the Week: The Marina at Crescent Bar

Crescent Bar is a great vacation spot that features camping, golfing, tennis, swimming, and more. Getting out on the water of the Columbia River is a fun way to get some outdoor recreation in as well. One of the impressive things to see is the large cliff wall that serves as a backdrop to the [...]

NCW Photo of the Week: The Chelan River

The Chelan River has an entire run of about two miles. It flows out of the eastern end of Lake Chelan, through part of the town of Chelan, through the Chelan Dam, and when the gates of that dam are open it flows down the steep hillside to the Columbia River below. Twitter This!

NCW Photo of the Week: Badger Mountain

Badger Mountain is located on the east side of the Columbia River and is actually home to what locals know as the back way from East Wenatchee to Waterville. This unusual structure sits near the top and gets some curious looks from those who take this out of the way route. Twitter This!

NCW Photo of the Week: Downtown Cashmere, Washington

Located just west of Wenatchee and just east of Leavenworth and the turn off for Blewett Pass, Cashmere sits right on US Highway 2 and can be a fun stop for anyone driving through the area. There is a great little museum there, one of the best antique malls in the state, and a famous [...]