NCW Photo of the Week: The Wenatchee River Flows Near Dryden

The Wenatchee River, seen here flowing underneath a bridge near Dryden, starts at the eastern end of Lake Wenatchee and flows through the communities of Plain, Leavenworth, Peshastin, Dryden, Cashmere, Monitor, and finally Wenatchee before emptying into the Columbia River. There are lots of fun activities to do on the river, including fishing, kayaking, rafting, [...]

NCW Photo of the Week: The Wenatchee River Flows Through Cashmere

The Wenatchee River is a beautiful body of water that leaves Lake Wenatchee in the west, flows through the mountainous areas of Plain and Leavenworth, before heading through the Wenatchee Valley and emptying into the Columbia River in the east. Here, it is seen going through Cashmere, much of the rocky riverbed is viewable and [...]

Kayakers On The Wenatchee River – Video!

During the summer, especially early on, it isn’t uncommon to see kayakers out braving the waters of the Wenatchee River in the Tumwater Canyon area. Check out these kayakers braving the rapids! Here is another great video showing a kayaker going over the Tumwater Dam in the Tumwater Canyon. Photos of the Wenatchee River Photos [...]

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 [...]

Video: Amazing Rafting Of The Wenatchee River At Extremely High Water Level

Here is another local video find of the Wenatchee River at high level in 2008.  After about 3 minutes of footage of the river, four rafts will make their way through this amazing stretch of water. Twitter This!

Photo Of The Week: The Headwaters Of The Wenatchee River

The Wenatchee River as it leaves Lake Wenatchee and heads in generally an east direction as it flows past Plain, Leavenworth, Dryden, Peshastin, Cashmere, Monitor and Wenatcee before emptying into the Columbia River. Twitter This!