| Wenatchee, Washington, whose name means "River Flowing From Canyon," proudly proclaims itself the "Apple Capital of the World." Four distinct seasons, 300 days of sunshine a year, a river running through town and mountains at hand make the Wenatchee Valley a recreational paradise for all ages.Outdoor enthusiasts can boat, kayak, bird watch, hike, camp, hunt, fish, whitewater raft, or rock climb. A 10-mile paved loop trail along the shores of the Columbia River tempts road and mountain bikers. Just outside of Wenatchee, Washington waits Devil's Gulch, one of the state's premier mountain biking challenges.Riverfront Park has a small-gage, mini-steam train for the kids. Visitors can rent bicycles, splash in the Columbia River, or discover wildlife in the Horan Natural Area, a wetlands refuge. At Rocky Beach Dam, visitors can watch salmon migrate through the fish ladders. Do you like geocaching? Wenatchee, Washington offers over 1,300 opportunities for geocaching. When you visit Wenatchee, be sure to bring your GPS and look for geocaches near Wenatchee. |
