Lake Chelan is decidedly the most family friendly wine destination in Washington. I’ve decided this after visiting ...

An arid desert climate with an average summer temperature of 83 degrees and a lake with brilliant blue water make Chelan a prime spot for swimming ... waves are surfable and join the park’s other ...

Yet the town of Chelan, 50 miles away at the southeast end of the lake, is bearing the brunt of the thick smoke which comes at the height of the tourist season. Hotels and businesses in both ...

There’s symbiosis between Lake Chelan’s century-old tourism tradition and the grape groupies. Those ready-made hotel rooms, RV sites and restaurants give Chelan wineries a competitive edge ove ...

Lake Chelan is a narrow, 50-mile long lake in north-central Washington, surrounded by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. It earned mention for its access to nature and outdoor recreation options.

With wildfires seemingly affecting every corner of the Pacific Northwest, one of the hardest-hit communities has been those around Washington’s Lake Chelan. A lightning storm the morning of Aug ...