One of the best places to vacation in, especially for those with an appreciation for the great outdoors, is North Central Washington. The NCW region stretches from the Canadian border in the north to the lower Central Washington area in the south and from the Cascade Mountains in the west to the Lake Roosevelt area in the east. Throughout the area there are a number of great campgrounds, lakes, rivers, state parks, mountains, hiking trails, and more. Here are just three of the many great places to see when traveling to North Central Washington.
Lake Chelan
One of the most beautiful areas in all of Washington State is Lake Chelan. Lake Chelan is a 51 mile long lake that stretches from the rolling arid hillsides in the east up into the high Cascade Mountains in the west. The cities of Chelan and Manson sit on the southeastern shore and feature hotels, restaurants, condominiums, and a number of shopping opportunities. At the upper end of the lake sits the community of Stehekin which has no roads leading into or out of it. Stehekin is only reachable by hiking trail, float plane, or by water ferry. Taking the ride up the lake to Stehekin from Chelan is a great way to spend a day or a weekend.
Ancient Lakes
Located just off highway 28 a few miles west of the community of Quincy is an area known as Ancient Lakes. These small lakes are nestled in a small canyon and give a great view as to what the terrain in Eastern Washington looked like centuries ago. There are trails that crisscross the area and even lead travelers up onto the walls of the canyon. Camping is allowed in the Ancient Lakes area and so is fishing. Nearby Dusty Lake and the Columbia River can be reached by trail. There are no motor vehicles allowed in the Ancient Lakes area beyond the parking area which is more than a mile or two away.
Sun Lakes State Park
Just south of Coulee City and Banks Lake sits Sun Lakes State Park. This is a wonderful place for anyone wanting to get out and enjoy the great outdoors in North Central Washington. The park features access to a number of small lakes where fishing, kayaking, swimming, and canoeing are all possible. There are rental cabins, a golf course, rental watercraft, and a nice selection of campsites available there. Nearby attractions include Dry Falls, Banks Lake, Soap Lake, and Lake Lenore Caves.
View Lake Chelan photos, along with interesting photos of the rest of North Central Washington at NCWpics.com!
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