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Point of Interest
Wenatchee National Forest, west boundary. The Wenatchee Forest covers an area approximately 40 miles wide and 140 miles in length, encompassing much of Chelan, WA, Kittitas, WA, and Yakima, WA, counties. It stretches from upper Lake Chelan, WA on the north to the Yakama Indian Reservation, WA, on the south.
The vegetation varies with the elevation, from the sagebrush and pine covered slopes at 2,000 feet, to higher elevation areas with alpine fir and mountain huckleberry, to the crest of the Cascade Mountain range at 8,000 feet and above where vegetation is sparse. Wenatchee National Forest, WA, has 150 campgrounds and picnic areas with in the Forest area. Campsites range from developed and undeveloped sites designed for tent camping, camper truck use, and trailers sites. There are also sites for those with horses.
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Photo #14375 - Point of Interest Wenatchee National Forest, west boundary. The Wenatchee Forest covers an area approximately 40 miles wide and 140 miles in length, encompassing much of Chelan, WA, Kittitas, WA, and Yakima, WA, counties. It stretches from upper Lake Chelan, WA on the north to the Yakama Indian Reservation, WA, on the south.
The vegetation varies with the elevation, from the sagebrush and pine covered slopes at 2,000 feet, to higher elevation areas with alpine fir and mountain huckleberry, to the crest of the Cascade Mountain range at 8,000 feet and above where vegetation is sparse. Wenatchee National Forest, WA, has 150 campgrounds and picnic areas with in the Forest area. Campsites range from developed and undeveloped sites designed for tent camping, camper truck use, and trailers sites. There are also sites for those with horses.
White Pass Scenic Byway - Lewis and Clark Trail This scenic highway has numerous campgrounds both state and private. There are many lodging opportunities along the way. From the junction of Interstate 5 to Naches is called the White Pass Scenic Byway. At Kennewick the highway joins the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail. The mountainous areas have many roadside turnouts with viewpoints where photographers will enjoy the vistas that await them. (Page process time: 0.1603 seconds) |