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!

New Columbia River Photos Added

The Columbia River is one of the most major natural features in all of North Central Washington. It is the source of hydroelectric power, scenic beauty, and lots of recreation too. We’ve recently updated our Columbia River photo gallery with new images too. You can see more photos of the Columbia River, as well as [...]

Photo of the Week: The Columbia River Near Beverly

Beverly is a tiny town that sits on the eastern shores of the Columbia River south of the Vantage Bridge and just north of the Wanapum Dam. The river here is wide as it is backed up by the dam and the area is primarily agricultural and somewhat sparsely inhabited. Twitter This!

NCW Photo of the Week: The Rocky Reach Dam Powerhouse

Rocky Reach Dam is an important part of North Central Washington. It is a great place to spend part of the day and has a good amount of activities to do, includng a museum, picnnic area, climbing toys, and more. It also helps to provide a lot of outdoor recreation opportunities by creating Lake Entiat [...]

Photo of the Week: Overlooking East Wenatchee, Wenatchee, and the Columbia River

This photo shows the Columbia River flowing right between the neighboring cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. It was taken from the east, in the foothills above East Wenatchee. Twitter This!

Photos of the Horan Nature Area Added At NCWpics!

The Horan Nature Area in Wenatchee is a great place for a stroll during anytime of the year. This protected natural area features wide pathways, meandering water, and if you look close enough, great examples of local wildlife. It sits just south of the Confluence State Park, right where the Wenatchee River flows into the [...]

Photo Of The Week: Looking Up The Columbia River Towards Vantage

The Columbia River just south of the Vantage Bridge. Twitter This!

A Brief Look At: The Dams Of The Columbia River

The dams of the Columbia River have played an important role in the history of the Pacific Northwest. From British Columbia down to the Pacific Ocean, the Columbia River and the dams that cross it bring hydroelectric power, transportation, outdoor recreation, and wildlife to the people that live within close proximity to it’s shores. Here [...]

Photo Of The Week: The Columbia River Flows Past Wenatchee

A boater plays on the Columbia River as it flows under the pedestrian bridge at Wenatchee. Twitter This!