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Located in the heart ofWashington’s CascadeMountainsandonly3hourseastof Seattle, Lake Chelan is

characterized by its crystal clear, blue water; sunny,semi‐desertvalleyclimate;andahorizonsprinkledwithorchards,vineyardsandfarms.

Generations of families have been slathering on thesunscreen and making the journey to Lake Chelan forswimming, watersports, fishing and more recently topartakeinculinary/agritourismactivities.

PremiumwineriesandvineyardsalongtheLakeChelanAVAincluding:BensonVineyards,LakeChelanWinery,NefariousCellars,TsillanCellarsandTunnelHillWinery.

SunshineFarm,whereyoucanpickyourowncherries,peaches,apples,strawberries,tomatoes,andmoreincludingU‐pressciderduringappleseason.

World‐classfishingsincethelate1800'sandLakeChelanhasbecomeoneofthetopfisheriesinthenorthwest.Eachyearstockingprogramsrelease100,000ChinookSalmon,60,000LakeTrout,100,000RainbowTrout,and600,000Kokaneeintothecool,clearwatersofLakeChelan.ThefishinLakeChelandonotmigrate‐theyarelandlocked.TheLakeChelanfishingseasonisopenyeararound.

GameinLakeChelan:• MackinaworLakeTrout• CuthroatTrout• KokaneorLandlockedSockeye

Salmon• BurnotorFreshWaterLingcod• SmallmouthBass• RainbowTrout• ChinookorKingSalmonRemnant

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Fresh sheet: WeatherdeterminestheavailabilityoflocalproductsbutWashingtonStatefarmersarealwaysworkinghardtooffertastyproduceyear‐round.Seewhat'sfreshnow:

Spring(April–May)Asparagus,BokChoi,Broccoli,Cabbage,Herbs,YoungGarlic,Lettuce,Mushrooms,Nettles,Peas,Radishes,Rhubarb,SaladGreens,Spinach

Summer(June–August)Apricots,Blackberries,Blueberries,Carrots,Celery,Chard,Cherries,Corn(Sweet),Cucumbers,Garlic,Gooseberries,GreenBeans,JerusalemArtichokes,Melons,Nectarines,Onions(Sweet),Peaches,BellPeppers,ChilePeppers,Plums,Raspberries,Squash,Strawberries,Tomatoes

Fall(September‐November)Apples,Blackberries,Blueberries,BrusselsSprouts,Collards,Carrots,Celery,Corn(Sweet),Cranberries,Garlic,Garbanzos,Grapes,Kale,Lentils,Pears,Peppers,Potatoes,Pumpkins,Tomatoes,WinterSquash

Winter(December‐March)Apples,Beets,Carrots,Chard,Collards,Kale,Kohlrabi,Mushrooms,Onions,Parsnips,Pears,Potatoes,Turnips,WinterSquash

ExceptionalMeat,Seafood,Dairy&Preservesareavailableyear‐round.

Start your Chelan Valley farm experience in Manson atBlueberry Hills U‐pick Farm & Restaurant. Ever tasted ablueberry rightoff theberrybush? Ifnot, you’llbewowed

by how different they taste from those in the grocery store! We all knowblueberries are a “super fruit” and contain vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants,butthey’realsofuntopick.BesuretocheckoutBlueberryHillswebsitetofindoutwhentheirblueberriesandotherfruitarefullyripe.Ifyouarehungry,thefarmservesheartyhomemademealsandincrediblepiesfordessert.

TIP:StopattheTacoTruckforporktacosintheRedAppleMarketparkinglot.At$1.25each,they’readelicioussteal.ThereareseveralwinerieswithtastingroomsalongthedrivefromMansontoChelan.

Next stop is Sunshine Farm, a 4th‐generation family farm. Pick your owncherries,peaches,apples,strawberries,tomatoes,andmoreincludingU‐Pressciderduringappleseason.Theirroadsidemarketisstockedwithgreatbuysonhigh quality fruit and organic veggies grown on their farm‐‐plus fresh‐cutflowers, grass‐fed beef, regional cheeses, artisan bread, natural foods, anduniquegifts.Checktheirwebsiteforspecialevents.

Sunshine Farm is also home toTunnel HillWinery. Amidst the orchards andfields,thisfamilyfarmproducesgrapesforestatewinesinWashington.

Have lunch at Riverwalk Inn’s The Artisan Bakery of Chelan which featuresartisanbreads,cinnamonrolls,cookiesandotherbakerytreats,soups,salads,and food to go. Highlights include home‐cooked frittata and natural breads,fruits,andvegetables.

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tipS: TipsforBringingYourBountyHome:CoolIt‐Ifpossible,bringacoolerforfragileproduce.Gelpacs,blockiceandbaggedicecanhelpkeepyourproduce,meatanddairyproductscoolorfrozenwhileyoutravel.Nottomatoeshowever–theyloseflavorwhenchilled!

BuyProduceLast‐IfyouplanonsightseeingandmakingadditionalstopswhilevisitingtheValley,buyperishableitemslast.Also,buythemostfragileproducesuchasripetomatoes,cherries,orapricotslast.

Tipsforvisitingfarms:

• Wearclosed‐toeshoesandclothesthatyoudon’tmindgettingdirty• Inthesummer,gointhemorningwhenit’scooler• Remembersunscreen,ahatandwater• Usehandsanitizeraftereachfarmvisit,sothatyoucaneateachharvestalongtheway

StopintotheCulinaryApplekitchenwarestoreforachunkofDaveWeldy’shomemade fudge. A great place for kitchen gadgets, they even have aselectionofkidsizegadgetsforyouraspiringyoungchefs.

StopatBearFoodsNaturalMarket&Creperie,anawesomehealthgrocerystore forsnacksand lunch items.Thegrocerystorecarrieseverything fromgranolatoherbsandvitamins.

Spend the day in the Lake Chelan Wine Valley ‐ Washington’s newestcertifiedAVAandWashington’scoolestgrapegrowingclimate,allowingforwhite wines with brilliant acidity and red wines with intense depth. Sipvarietals including Syrah, Riesling, Malbec, Grenache, Tempranillo andRoussanne. Must‐visit wineries: Nefarious Cellars and Tsillan Cellars (forwhitewines)andBensonVineyards(forSangiovese).Mostshopsandresortsin town can provide winery maps, or you can download one atlakechelanwinevalley.com.

Have dinner at Local Myth Pizza, a community favorite! They have anextensivewine list that featuresallof the localwineriesandthesaladsarefreshanddelectable.Themenuislongandcreative:seafoodpizzas,cilantro,jalapeno, artichokes and lots of other exciting locally grown ingredients.Standouts include theWarner Brothers,which is a spicy shrimp pizzawithtons of cilantro, and the Creamy Chicken Pizza.


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Hear live music at the Vogue and Riverwalk Inn or take in a movie at theHistoricRubyTheatreorasuperaffordablegameofbowlingatChelanLanes.

Overnight in Chelan at the 108‐year‐old Campbell’s Resort. It offerscomfortable lakeside lodging.Alternatively, over night atThe Riverwalk Inn,whereguestsexperiencethesimplepleasuresofacleanroom,ahotshower,friendlyhosts,andthefragrancesandflavorsoftheir in‐houseartisanbakeryand garden. To overnight in Manson, travelers have many vacation condorentaloptions,manywithfullyfurnishedkitchens.

Takeaday trip toStehekin,a remoteareaofLakeChelanonlyaccessiblebyboat,foot,orfloatplane.TakealeisurelyboatcruiseonTheLadyoftheLakeorChelanSeaplanesoffersnumerousdailyandchartedflightsandtours.Likesteppingbackintime,thiswildernesshideawayisafavoriteamonglocalsandtourists,withnophones,TV, radioorurbanamenities. Instead, theStehekinValleyoffersplentifultrails,campsandspecialplaceswaitingtobediscovered.


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Festivals & events: Falling Cow Country Festival(June)www.cometothelake.com

LakeChelanFineArtsFestival(August)www.cometothelake.com

LakeChelanCrush(October)www.lakechelanwinevalley.com

RhythmsontheLake(October)www.lakechelanwinevalley.com

FallBarrelTasting(October)www.lakechelanwinevalley.com

TunnelHillWineryatSunshineFarm‐Amulti‐generationalfamilyfarmthatproducesgrapesforestatewines.

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End Note: This itinerary was created based on a culinary /agritourismworkshopconductedbyWashingtonStateTourismandWashington State Department of Agriculture with feedback fromvarious destination marketing and agriculture organizations. Weapologizeifthereareanyminorinaccuracies.Datesandhoursmayvary, so we suggest you confirm dates and hours in advance oftraveling.Wishingyouhappyandsafetravels.

Blueberry Delight

Blueberriescanberefrigerated10‐‐14days.Besttostoreunwashed,thenwash&checkforstemsjustpriortousing.Freezeunwashedberriesforyear‐roundenjoyment.

Tofreeze:• Placeberriesinfreezerbagsor

containers.

• Unwashedberrieswillnotsticktogetherandmaybeusedonehandfulatatime.

• They'rewonderful!Buthide'eminthebackofthefreezer.They'reeasytoeatlikelittlepopsiclesandareguaranteedtodisappear!

VisittheHistoricBucknerOrchard,whichcontainstheworld'soldeststrainofdelicious apples, called common delicious. They are not the red or goldendelicious the Chelan area is known for, but a green and red striped apple.Whilethecommondeliciousisnolongerbeingcommerciallypropagatedandsold,theNorthCascadesParkServiceandtheStehekincommunityhavetakenover stewardship of the orchard, and the apples are thriving. Visitors canexperiencethis livinghistorybytouringtheorchard,adoptingatreeorevensamplingapples.

TakeaslowboattourbacktoChelanviaTheLadyoftheLakeII,orovernightat North Cascades Stehekin Lodge. Private businesses provide a range oflodging,horsebacktrips,bicyclerentals,guidedraftandkayakingadventures,and tours to Rainbow Falls. A shuttle bus takes visitors to areas to accesstrailheadsandcamps.



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BearFoodsNaturalMarket&CaféCrêperie125EWoodinAve.,Chelan(800)842‐8049www.bearfoods.comOpendaily,9am‐6pm Sundays11am‐5pmNefariousCellars495SLakeshoreRoad,Chelan(509)682‐9505www.nefariouscellars.comTsillanCellars3875Highway97A,Chelan(509)682‐9463www.tsillancellars.com BensonVineyards754WinesapAvenue,Manson(509)687‐0313www.bensonvineyards.comOpendaily,11am‐5pmLocalMythPizza122SEmersonSt.,Chelan(509)682‐2914Vogue117EastWoodinAvenue,Chelan(509)888‐5282www.thevoguelounge.comCampbell'sResortonLakeChelan 104WestWoodin,Chelan(800)553‐8225www.campbellsresort.comHistoricRubyTheatre135E.WoodinAve.,Chelan(509)682‐5016www.rubytheatre.com

ChelanLanes518WMansonRd,Chelan(509)682‐2251LadyoftheLakeBoatCruisetoStehekin(888)682‐4584www.ladyofthelake.comChelanSeaplanes(509)682‐5555www.chelanseaplanes.comHistoricBucknerOrchardwww.bucknerhomestead.orgNorthCascadesStehekinLodgingwww.stehekin.comWashingtonStateDept.ofFish&Wildlifewww.wdfw.wa.govNorthCascadesNationalParkwww.nps.gov/noca

More Information: WashingtonStateTourismwww.experiencewa.com CascadeLoopScenicHighwayPOBox3245,Wenatchee(509)662‐3888www.cascadeloop.cominfo@cascadeloop.comLakeChelanVisitorCenter&Chamber 102EastJohnson,Chelan (800)4‐Chelan/(509)682‐3503www.lakechelan.comBlueberryHillsU‐pickFarm1315WashingtonStreet,Manson(509)687‐2379www.wildaboutberries.comTacoTruck1610WapatoWay,MansonSunshineFarm37Hwy97‐A,Chelan(509)682‐1350www.sunshinefarmmarket.comOpendaily,9am‐5pmTunnelHillWinery37Highway97A,Chelan(509)682‐3243www.tunnelhillwinery.comOpenWed.‐Sun.,12pm‐5pm, dependingonseason RiverwalkInn&ArtisanBakeryofChelan204EastWapatoAve.,Chelan(509)682‐2627www.riverwalkinnchelan.comCulinaryApple109EastWoodin,Chelan(800)568‐6062www.culinaryapple.com



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