East Wenatchee

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Living in the middle of a rainforest for the last  three decades has made me a huge fan of -- the desert.  Actually, anywhere east of the Cascades where the predominant climate veers towards the dry and ascetic, and the colors come in ranges and not a single verdant hue.

Don't get me wrong, I do not think I could live without the mountains and the forests and the alpine meadows.  It's just that, come winter, the sponge-bath they provide can become a little wearisome.

If you want the colors of the desert and the high plains, head East from the mountains and you won't have far to travel.  The general demarcation point in Washington for that switch in climate is probably Wenatchee.  It's a pleasant town, with all the amenities, and East Wenatchee is its next-door neighbor.

As you can see from this view, the landscape has completely transformed from the wetter, greener, and more mountainous terrain in the West to the austere pattern you see here.

There are plenty of places to hike on this side of the Cascades, including a set of very respectable mountain peaks.  But the sun actually makes an appearnce from time to time in the winter months.  And a face full of sunshine can change your outlook almost in an instant.
Living in the middle of a rainforest for the last  three decades has made me a huge fan of -- the desert.  Actually, anywhere east of the Cascades where the predominant climate veers towards the dry and ascetic, and the colors come in ranges and not a single verdant hue.

Don't get me wrong, I do not think I could live without the mountains and the forests and the alpine meadows.  It's just that, come winter, the sponge-bath they provide can become a little wearisome.

If you want the colors of the desert and the high plains, head East from the mountains and you won't have far to travel.  The general demarcation point in Washington for that switch in climate is probably Wenatchee.  It's a pleasant town, with all the amenities, and East Wenatchee is its next-door neighbor.

As you can see from this view, the landscape has completely transformed from the wetter, greener, and more mountainous terrain in the West to the austere pattern you see here.

There are plenty of places to hike on this side of the Cascades, including a set of very respectable mountain peaks.  But the sun actually makes an appearnce from time to time in the winter months.  And a face full of sunshine can change your outlook almost in an instant.
Winter closes in on the head of Lake Chelan at Stehekin. The Lake level is 22 feet below summer time levels for electrical generation purposes.
Wenatchee - Lake Chelan som viser innsjø, jernbaneelementer og fjell
Wenatchee - Lake Chelan som inkluderer jernbaneelementer, innsjø og fjell
Cedars Inn

Cedars Inn

3 out of 5
80 Ninth Street NE East Wenatchee WA
Prisen er 758 kr per natt fra 8. feb. til 9. feb.
758 kr
8. feb.–9. feb.
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Du kan bo på dette hotellet med fasiliteter for forretningsreisende under oppholdet i East Wenatchee. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: frokost (inkludert), ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1 298 anmeldelser)
Clerk was informed and said the right stuff that I needed to know. Room was clean and she recommended I park around back so I could load or unload through the sliding glass door to the parking lot. Very helpful.

Anmeldelse skrevet 26. jan. 2026

Cedars Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee

2.5 out of 5
201 Valley Mall Parkway East Wenatchee WA
Prisen er 1 112 kr per natt fra 8. feb. til 9. feb.
1 112 kr
8. feb.–9. feb.
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Du kan bo på dette hotellet med golfmuligheter under oppholdet i East Wenatchee. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: frokost (inkludert), wi-fi (inkludert) ...
9/10 Wonderful! (987 anmeldelser)
It’s clean, it’s convenient. It’s 10 minutes to the airport so it’s an excellent place to stay if you’ve got to catch a 5 AM plane out of paying born airport.

Anmeldelse skrevet 22. jan. 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Wenatchee

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Wenatchee

2.5 out of 5
580 Valley Mall Parkway East Wenatchee WA
Prisen er 674 kr per natt fra 7. feb. til 8. feb.
674 kr
7. feb.–8. feb.
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Du kan bo på dette hotellet under turen til East Wenatchee. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: frokost (inkludert), wi-fi (inkludert) og parkering ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (900 anmeldelser)
Staff was friendly. Room was what we expected.

Anmeldelse skrevet 27. des. 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Wenatchee
Laveste pris per natt funnet de siste 24 timene, basert på et opphold på 1 natt for 2 voksne. Priser og tilgjengelighet kan endre seg. Ytterligere vilkår kan gjelde.
Kjøp to eller flere netter - få 1 gratis ** Premiere-partner - Hundevennlig - Basseng!

Kjøp to eller flere netter - få 1 gratis ** Premiere-partner - Hundevennlig - Basseng!

Leavenworth WA
Du kan bo i denne alpehytta under turen til Leavenworth. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: privat basseng, hage og vaskeritjenester. Populære severdigheter ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (127 anmeldelser)
Owner called to greet us and give a lay of the land- appreciated the personal touch as we drove to property. Well equipped, cozy, and saw lots of wildlife out the big windows. We walked down to Icicle Creek Canyon, great opportunity to unwind and relax. We were 4 families scheduled to go, but ended ...

Anmeldelse skrevet 13. jan. 2026

Kjøp to eller flere netter - få 1 gratis ** Premiere-partner - Hundevennlig - Basseng!
Nydelig leilighet som ligger i sentrum av sentrum nær alt! Sol og ski leilighet

Nydelig leilighet som ligger i sentrum av sentrum nær alt! Sol og ski leilighet

Leavenworth WA
Du kan bo i denne leiligheten under turen til Leavenworth. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), vaskeritjenester og balkong. Gjestene ...
10/10 Exceptional! (462 anmeldelser)
Great location. Excellent communication and instructions. Really enjoyed our stay.

Anmeldelse skrevet 24. jan. 2026

Nydelig leilighet som ligger i sentrum av sentrum nær alt! Sol og ski leilighet
River view & 5 minute walk to downtown!

River view & 5 minute walk to downtown!

Leavenworth WA
Du kan bo i denne ferieboligen under turen til Leavenworth. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), hage og vaskeritjenester. Populære ...
10/10 Exceptional! (145 anmeldelser)
We had a wonderful stay, beautiful home with pretty views. It’s a short walk into town very easy walk. Our host even had a welcome basket waiting for us. We’d stay again the next time we make this trip if it’s available.

Anmeldelse skrevet 11. jan. 2026

River view & 5 minute walk to downtown!
Laveste pris per natt funnet de siste 24 timene, basert på et opphold på 1 natt for 2 voksne. Priser og tilgjengelighet kan endre seg. Ytterligere vilkår kan gjelde.

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