Riverside Park runs alongside the Wenatchee River in Cashmere. A paved walking path extends along…read morethe river and is beautiful to walk in the autumn. I recently walked this trail with my uncle and my aunt the three mornings I was in Cashmere visiting them (the 10th, 11th, and 12th of November 2020). The leaves were various colors and had started falling over the path, the branches of the trees filtered in the sunlight in patches providing a very autumn feel while walking. Along the river the wind can be strong so if walking in cooler temperatures it is a good idea to wear multiple layers. My uncle and I walked down one of the slopes by the walking trail to the river's edge. Across the river Highway 2 was rumbling with cars and trucks on their way to somewhere. In addition to the walking trail there is a large field area, multiple playgrounds one of which in primarily devoted to swings, a paved skate park and a dirt skate park, and a large picnic area where one can sit and relax. I spotted a couple of restroom buildings but did not go over to check if they were open or closed (due to COVID-19). A cement ramp leads into the river and provides a place one could launch or remove a river rafting boat from the water. On each of our visits, the park was calm and not too busy with people.

Great spot near Leavenworth to get your family outdoors. We went in the winter. There was a cute…read morelittle store and lots of snow on the snow hill. We also use the snow park and took out the snowmobiles. The store has lot ofs tuff including food, supplies, souvenirs and even gifts. Overall, just a really great clean State park with great views and lots of room for activities.

Let's start this review with a copy of the websites information -…read more South Campground open to 1st come, 1st served camping ---The South Campground is open with a limited number of sites available. The North Campground is still closed due to lingering snow and is expected to reopen around May 1. Until May 7, all campsites throughout the area are offered on a first come, first served basis. Because the roads in the South Campground are narrow, RVs and trailers longer than 20 feet cannot be accommodated, and water and electric RV hookups are not available. Exterior water remains turned off throughout the campground, but restroom facilities are open. Payment is by cash/check at the campground bulletin board. $23/night and $10/night for any extra vehicle until April 1st when fees change. Review--- SO this is exactly what the website says. Then you call and the nice ranger person says YES we open, first come first serve. Pay and camp any place in the south lot. So you and your group heads out to this great place only to be told after you drive in, set up, pay and get ready for a relaxing evening.... "Sorry we are closed and you need to move your vehicles." After a lot of interaction with one nice Ranger (Zach) explaining our situation of car camping and tent camping. Going over the website and other details. He needed to get the next Ranger. Second ranger; very grouchy borderline rude. Again Explaining the website says open and camping allowed. And multiple wellllllll you might need to move cars. I was like, NO the site says open and we are camping. After a lot of back and forth: We got to stay. While we were there (2 nights); 3 other groups who also read the forest website showed up. All ready to camp. Fortunately for them we already encountered all the back and forth about closed not closed ect so they did not get the rather rude ranger up in their business. Overall a great camp ground with running water in the main building by the lake (soon others as things warm up), hot water, flat tent areas and a great hiking trail system around. A clean camp ground, please folks keep it that way. Help those workers out. But trash Inside the bins (2 people day use could not read and put there crap on top of the open-able trash cans). I liked our winter adventure, however; I will not be returning anytime soon. Other camp grounds open in May and have much nicer employees to interact with.

The Old Pipeline trail is great for a fairly easy and close stroll in the Leavenworth area. The…read moretrail is pretty well-maintained. The bridge is very cool to walk across and see, and as a bonus there is a small little beach area along the river that our dogs very much enjoyed. Some parts of shaded in some parts of expose, so just know that if you are planning to walk this trail in the middle of a hot summer day.

Man o Man! this is a cool bridge. It is an old water pipeline carry water for steam locomotives…read moreentering a nearby tunnel. they simply cut it in half and made it a walking bridge! the trail goes on for quite a while, but would be nice if you could easily get to the waters edge. there are some great pools to float in if you could get down to them! They even have restrooms and a sandy beach on the highway side of river. don't blow by this little gem when visiting Leavenworth, you will love it!

For anyone looking for a fun and easy to slightly moderate trail, highly recommend this one!!…read more Highlights of trail: 1. Parking Lot: Fairly large. Come early and beat the crowds :) 2. Trail Length: Used All Trails app to track and took about 7miles round trip for the loop 3. Trail Difficulty: Depending on how you start, difficulty level can vary. My friends and I opted to start the loop off at the switchbacks (going counterclockwise on the trail) and that was really the most tough part with the never ending incline. Once done with the switchbacks, it was smooth and easy sailing with the rest of the flat trail. If you want a shorter route and not finish the whole loop, just start the trail off clockwise and for the first couple of miles; it will be pretty flat before the gradual incline starts. 4. Trail Features: So many things to see!! :) Love reading the historic notes along the trail to give context about the various train tunnels and such. Tons of cool plants, mini waterfalls, and plenty of scenic viewpoints. 5. Other notes: Hiking poles not needed but I do suggest hiking boots or shoes with good tractions as some of the trail can get a bit rocky. Plus, there are a couple of streams to cross over, so shoes might get wet! Overall, peaceful hike and not too far of a drive from Seattle~

Weather is getting nice, but the weekend we went it was a little rainy, cloudy and wet outside…read more Whatever, deal with it. It's about a 90 min drive if you are coming from Seattle proper area, head towards Stevens Pass in Skykomish. We got there about 830am, so there was only a few cars in the little lot at the trail head. There's a port-a-john you can use if you need to go. The trail is relatively easy to medium depending on physical condition, small little climb when you start then it evens out when you get to the top of the upper loop and remains level all the way throughout. Bottom loop is pretty flat and wide with good views too. Do both. Depending on what you do, it can be about 7-9 miles round trip. Nice views, little waterfalls, cool & slightly spooky looking old train tunnels(you are not allowed to go inside), cool looking anchor wall, some signs along the way to explain some history of the Great Northern Railway over the Cascades. I enjoyed it, glad we took time to get outside, get some fresh air, and go to towns I've never been to. I read some articles and posts about paranormal activity there, unfortunately I didn't see any ghost.

If you're planing to go camping, this is a beautiful lake to go to and there's a campground close…read moreby. First word that came to mind when I initially saw it was "pristine". It's a picture perfect lake. If you go early in the morning, the water is calm and it's so quiet. It's perfect fishing weather and trout is super easy to catch here. It's a two pole limit per person. There's quite a bit of activity in the afternoon during the summer of kayaking, tubing, rowing, etc. but the lake is large where it does not get crowded. No motorized boats allowed. The water is clear and a beautiful blue color. Be careful since it can get deep quick. The view is like no other with other mountains and trees surrounding it. Cooper Lake is small on the map, so not that many people go to it from what I have read. Cle Elm river and Kachess lake are nearby which is visited more.

First off everything was fantastic, at the very beginning you meet a guide who weighs you in (but…read moreit's not announced to the group- this just verify that you're within the weight limits) and then answers questions and drives you up the hill. We did the 5 line tour and our guides were great! They easily get you set up with your helmet and safety equipment, then show you on a short low line how the process works. After that you're off on a short (5min or less) hike. Then you're on to your first line. 4 out of 5 lines connect via their platforms. One is over 1/4 mile long and 190' feet in the air. It's pretty crazy realizing you're starting at the top of some trees. It was a fun adventure for everyone on our group.

My wife and I did the 5 - line tour recently and we had an absolute blast! Maria and Tyson were…read morefantastic as our guides. They were totally professional, safety conscious but also a lot of fun! We hope to return at some point for the 9 - line tour! "Buckaroo and Trouble"

Shhhh. This is a place to protect and treat with reverence…read more It's tucked away about 8 miles northwest of Mt. Adams. Yeah, that one. Maybe you've even been there? The name Takhlakh comes from the Native American word,"takh", which means meadows. Yes, there are meadows abundant here, and in the spring time, they are profuse with wildflowers. Please don't be a loser and pick any. Just take a picture and let them continue to bloom and prosper. Takhlakh Lake is very clear. Rather unfortunately, National Geographic named it in 2013 as one of 20 places in the world for their "Must Do Adventure Bucket List". This resulted in a short lived surge of bone headed visitors. You know, the kind who leave trash on the ground, don't know how to properly put out a campfire, let their dogs shit in the middle of a trail, run generators in the wilderness when camping and....shudder, yes, even pick rare wildflowers. But YOU are not that kind of visitor so you can be trusted with the stewardship of this incredibly photogenic treasure. You and your sensible, wilderness savvy friends will treat this sacred place as it should be and will leave no trace. For that, the rest of us thank you. And as a lifelong Northwestern woman, this spectacular lake is one of many I consider "home turf" which I am happy to share with you and your caring others. A person can do an easy, leisurely stroll around the entire perimeter (maybe a mile and a half), meandering in and out of breathtaking vista after vista, and just feel the stress and tension melting away in the clear, clean silence. You can put in with your kayak or canoe-no gas motors! Please. You can camp at the adjacent Takhlakh Campground, which gets Beaucoup bonus points for providing a wheelchair accessible trail for folks with mobility limitations who are also seeking some spiritual connection out in the wild. Plus, if you are into doing the whole wazooh, you can make this lovely spot a rest stop on your 35 mile hike circumnavigation of Mt. Adams. But that's if you really know what you are doing. Remember, this is wilderness not a day hike in an urban park. Takhlakh Lake takes some time and some intention to discover. You will be so happy you did.

YD Adventures is located on a beautiful ranch in Plain, WA and is an ideal organization to work…read morewith regarding youth retreats and adventures. They offer Rock-Climbing, River-Rafting/Kayaking, Horseback-Riding, Backpacking, Challenge Course, Winter Retreats, overnight camping and more! The staff is amazing; they're one-of-a-kind and will tailor each trip according to the needs of your group. Coming away from a trip with YD Adventures will give you memories and group-bonding that will last a lifetime!