I have attended Wenatchee Valley College for 2 quarters so far and they have been going good. I was…read morenervous to start my college year doing online classes because I'm a learner that like to learn face-to-face . I thought wrong I don't mind online clases I actually like it. The professors that I've had so far have been super helpful and also super caring. The cost to come to WVC isn't expensive as going to a university. You can get so much help with financial aid and other departments here at Wenatchee Valley College.

COVID has basically destroyed any credibility this institution may have once had. There is no…read morecustomer service whatsoever. To attempt to reach a live body for information or instruction is futile. Staff remain on reduced or non-existent work schedules, many teachers still sit at home in their sweats teaching classes, and there is an overall air of apathy from anyone you are able to get in contact with. My daughter almost missed her graduation as a result of negligent credit evaluation even though it was reviewed by three different people. Certainly, there are a few gems here, however, you have to look hard and it may not be worth the time, frustration, or expense to try to find them. Try Central Washington University instead. It is exceptional by comparison.

Disappointed that the library does not screen their movies. I know that kids are allowed to check…read moreout anything, my daughter checked out Ma a movie and they showed a pennies...really come on NCRL at least screen the movies.

The Selection and customer service! . It is maybe the most well organized bookstore ever, and if…read moreyou can't find a book that obscures categorization, the owner will know!

Great little shop with a little of everything. New and used books plus games and novelties. When…read morewe visited there was also a kid's craft fair in process. Will definitely be back next time we are in the area

Stopped in to the Chamber of Commerce for current events info while here visiting Wenatchee today…read more The 2 gals on staff are beyond awesome, personal and helpful. We'll be back just to visit the chamber!

I visited Wenatchee Valley with my aunt and my uncle on Veterans Day in 2020 (Wednesday 11 November…read more2020). We drove through Wenatchee and visited the Pybus Public Market where my uncle got a free bag of Gala Apples in honor of him being a Veteran. Afterwards we went for a drive in the car on the Plateau including driving through Waterville, a place my uncle and aunt had looked at moving but decided to move to Cashmere, and over Badger Mountain. The views along the Columbia River and Highway 2 are stunning especially on a clear day. Lots to do and see here. One of my highlights was spotting some outcrops of a rock called basalt as we drove along the highway. Helps provide some geologic context for the natural beauty of the Wenatchee Valley itself.

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is a dense Washington forest with extensive networks of…read moretrails and raging rivers. We visited the forest in June when the snow was melting and there were brief rain showers everyday. Most creeks and rivers, especially the Wenatchee River, were overflowing their banks, with river water above the level of green grasses and bushes. The highly variable nature of the rivers made me wonder how difficult it would be for the home owners living just a few feet above their June high water mark. On a Wenatchee River rafting trip, a guide pointed out a high water mark when the river was at record levels during her lifetime. This must've been 10-15 feet above the already high water and would've destroyed many homes. Many of the trails in the National Forest are very long, requiring camping gear to complete the trail. Unfortunately, I did not have the time to complete any of these multiday treks, but I was satisfied with a taste of the trails in the area. The trails were generally quality from the start so I was never worried about only getting in a 3 mile hike if time was limited. Even a 3 mile hike would turn into a good workout because most of the trails had a steep incline. We were essentially stair climbing on many of the trails. It was hard but we also benefited from the incredible views. The views near the Leavenworth area were fruit trees and grapevines on the valley floor, steep pine trees ascending the mountainsides, with snowcapped peaks on the tops of mountains or on mountaintops in the background.

Visited the forest with a friend while there this summer…read more The forest is over 4 million acres in size. I saw info posted that you can get a permit to cut your own Christmas tree and gather mushrooms out here. Be careful as a lot of this area is closed now and has been closed for some time due to forest fires. Check to see what is open and when before going to visit.