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  Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (National Park Service)
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (62,000 acres, 24,800 hectares) rests in a glacially carved trough in the Cascades Range.
Lake Chelan is one of the nation's deepest, reaching a depth of 1,500 feet (450 meters).
The lake's northernmost four miles (6.4 kilometers) are in the National Recreation Area, including the remote community of Stehekin and the Stehekin River Valley.
www.nps.gov /lach   (144 words)

  
 Land at Chelan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Lake Chelan is the deepest Gorge in North America
Lake Chelan is the third deepest fresh water lake in the United States
The population of Chelan is 3,500 - 4,000
www.lakechelan-properties.com   (82 words)

  
 Lake Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lake Washington is the second largest natural lake in Washington state, USA, behind Lake Chelan, and the largest lake in King County.
It is situated between Seattle to the west, Bellevue to the east, Renton to the south, and Kenmore to the north, and surrounds Mercer Island.
It is fed by the Sammamish River at its north end and the Cedar River at its south, as well as a number of creeks, including Ravenna Creek/University Slough and Thornton Creek on the west and Kelsey Creek, Juanita Creek, and Washington on the east.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Washington   (362 words)

  
 Lake Chelan: "Hot" Salmon Fishing & More
Chelan was first stocked with chinook salmon in 1974, and for the past several years the Washington Department of Fisher and Wildlife has planted 100,000 chinooks annually, according to Graybill.
Chelan salmon seldom hit hard enough to pop the line loose from the downrigger release, so the first sign of a bite is a signal to grab the rod from its holder and jerk hard to release the line and set the hook.
Chelan is stocked with tens of thousands of rainbow trout each year, and both bank and boat anglers make good catches of them all around the south end of the lake.
www.finefishing.com /aawhereto/northwest/chelan.htm   (1441 words)

  
 The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: Chelan, Lake @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
CHELAN, LAKE [Chelan, Lake], 55 mi (89 km) long and from 1 to 2 mi (1.6-3.2 km) wide, located in a deep narrow gorge in the Cascade Range, NW Wash.; third-deepest freshwater lake in the United States.
Lake Chelan Dam, built at the lake's outlet, generates electricity.
The northern part of the lake is part of the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (see National Parks and Monuments, table).
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1E1:Chelan-L&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf   (146 words)

  
 Lake Chelan : Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Downtown Chelan's Riverwalk Park, which stretches along both shores of the lake, has a 1-mile paved path and is a pleasant spot for a walk.
Lake Chelan history is on display at the Chelan Museum, corner of Woodin and Emerson streets (tel.
If you have time for only one activity while in the Lake Chelan area, it should be an all-day boat ride up the lake to Stehekin, a community accessible only by boat, floatplane, or hiking trail, and located within the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area of the North Cascades National Park Complex.
www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=2810&catID=2810010029   (1243 words)

  
 Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center
The Lake Chelan Valley sits centrally in Washington State nestled in the North Cascades National Forest encompassing the communities of Chelan, Manson, and Stehekin.
This pristine, 50.5 mile glacier fed lake’s widest width is one and a half miles, and the deepest depth is 1541 ft. The population of the valley consists of 10,000 year round residents and several hundred more part-time residents.
Deep valleys rise from the lake to massive glaciers in the heart of the North Cascades.
www.lakechelan.com   (241 words)

  
 TMDL Case Study - Lake Chelan, Washington
Lake Chelan is located in the northern Cascades, approximately 100 miles east of Seattle and 50 miles south of the Canadian border.
Lake Chelan discharges to the Chelan River at a small hydroelectric dam in the city of Chelan (Figure 2).
The average annual discharge from Lake Chelan is 2,050 cubic feet per second (cfs); its bulk detention time (i.e., the average amount of time it takes for the all of the water in the lake to be exchanged) is approximately 10.6 years (Patmont et al., 1989).
www.epa.gov /OWOW/tmdl/cs11/cs11.htm   (2793 words)

  
 LakeChelanOnline.com - Complete Online Guide to Lake Chelan Washington USA
Lake Chelan's 55-mile length acts as a natural conduit between the rugged mountain peaks up-lake and the lush, fertile down-lake valley.
At 1,486 feet, Lake Chelan is the third deepest lake in the nation, extending nearly 400 feet below sea level.
This lake’s widest area is one and half miles, and the deepest depth is 1500 ft. The population of the valley consists of 6,500 year round residents and several hundred more part-time residents.
www.lakechelanonline.com /main.html   (358 words)

  
 Lake Chelan State Park (page 1 of 2)
Lake Chelan State Park is a 127-acre camping park on the forested south shore of Lake Chelan.
The lake was carved by two competing glaciers, the Chelan Glacier and the continental ice sheet.
According to local lore, Lake Chelan was used as a lure in a real estate scandal of the 1940's.
www.parks.wa.gov /parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Lake%20Chelan&pageno=1   (625 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Local News: Crews smothering Lake Chelan fires
LAKE CHELAN, Chelan County — The winds came from the west, and with them blew away any lingering hope that two wildfires that have raged high in the bluffs and ridges would be easy to eliminate.
The same cold front that dropped pleasant summer showers on the Seattle area this week became a pest to firefighters east of the Cascades, who have watched the Beebe fire on one end of Lake Chelan threaten dozens of homes, while on the other, the high-mountain Pot Peak blaze crackled and smoldered out of control.
But the wind-whipped fires also have brought more than 1,100 firefighters and veteran support crews to the campgrounds and fire camps of Lake Chelan, appearing from nowhere within mere hours as miniature cities of yurts, pup tents and trailers.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2001974550_chelan08m.html   (1294 words)

  
 GORP - Wenatchee National Forest - Washington - Lake Chelan Boat Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Chelan Gorge is now dry for most of the year due to the operations of the hydroelectric dam, but the power and glory of past times may occasionally be sensed when excess water is released from the dam in early summer.
Thus Lake Chelan, a glacially-formed natural lake, took on the appearance of a reservoir, with a yearly lake level fluctuation of 10 to 18 feet.
Deepest Point in the Lake Lucerne Basin, at 1486 feet, is the deeper of the two glacially carved basins of Lake Chelan, which is the third deepest lake in the U.S. The low point is in the vicinity of Big Goat Creek and lies almost 400 feet below sea level.
www.gorp.com /gorp/resource/us_national_forest/wa/boat_wen.htm   (4708 words)

  
 Wildernet - Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Lake Chelan, the focal point of recreation, is fed by streams and glaciers and reaches a depth of 1,500 feet (450 meters), making it the third deepest lake in the nation next to Lake Tahoe and Crater Lake.
The northernmost four miles (6.4 kilometers) of this lake are in the National Recreation Area, including the remote community of Stehekin and the magnificent Stehekin River Valley.
It should be noted that all campgrounds in Lake Chelan NRA are primitive, backcountry campsites.
www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=WANPSLKCH&CU_ID=127   (628 words)

  
 Golfing at Lake Chelan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Perched on a bluff overlooking the town of Chelan, set against a dramatic backdrop of mountain and lake views, the course offers 18 holes spread accross high, rolling hills with enough challenge for the experienced golfer and still very playable for the average golfer.
Lake Chelan area "CPC's" challenge low handicappers and provide a realistic golfing experience for non-golfers and future golfers.
Both Desert Canyons CPC and the one in Chelans Don Morse Park, are surrounded by water, rocks, and hazards, making putting around as enjoyable for spectators as for participants.
www.nwinternet.com /~roseat/golf.htm   (259 words)

  
 Lake Chelan Airways - Lake Chelan
Cradled in the deepest gorge in North America, Lake Chelan begins deep in the heart of the Cascades and extends 55 miles into the desert of Eastern Washington, offering a spectacular contrast in geography and topography.
Lake Chelan's scenic beauty and recreational opportunities are unparalleled.
In Stehekin, at the head of Lake Chelan, you will find a full service lodge, cabin rentals, bed & breakfast and numerous campgrounds.
www.chelanairways.com   (144 words)

  
 Lake Chelan Wine,Vin du Lac,Wine of the Lake
Lake Chelan Wine,Vin du Lac,Wine of the Lake
At the western edge of the great Columbia Basin desert, nestled against the foothills of the evergreen, lofty Cascade range, lies a beautiful, shimmering jewel: Lake Chelan.
As one travels into the valley, amber-gold desolation yields to green hillsides of orchard and vineyard, and the dark blue waters of the fifty mile long lake wind deep into the forested reaches of the snow-capped peaks beyond.
www.chelanwine.com   (107 words)

  
 Lake Chelan Radio Club Web Page
We are located on a beautiful 55 mile long lake in the center of Washington state and our repeater covers a 3 county area.
Their generosity has enabled the Lake Chelan Radio Club provide repeater coverage to the Ham radio community.
The Lake Chelan Radio Club repeaters are supported by you and your dues.
www.lakechelanradioclub.com   (327 words)

  
 Lady of The Lake-Chelan Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
In April of 1889 the BELLE OF CHELAN cast off her moorings and set sail on a maiden voyage to the head of Lake Chelan.
The Lady of the Lake II is the largest vessel in the fleet and is licensed to carry up to 350 passengers.
The Lady of the Lake II was built on Lake Chelan by the Lake Chelan Boat Co. In the early 70's the owners of the company anticipated the need for a larger vessel due to the increase in ridership and the trends pointing towards greater tourism in the Lake Chelan area.
www.nwinternet.com /~roseat/lady.htm   (559 words)

  
 L.L.Bean: Park Search - Lake Chelan National Recreation Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Lake Chelan reaches depths of 1,500 feet, making it the third-deepest lake in the United States.
The upper four miles of the lake are designated the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
Lake Chelan NRA is part of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex.
www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/15194gd.htm   (240 words)

  
 Lake Chelan Vacation Homes for Rent
The Angel of the Lake is a beautiful house on the upper point.
Chelan Vista is a big and beautiful lake front home on Wapato Point.
Lake Entiat is a water skiing, fast boating, kick it up a notch place.
www.lake-chelan.com /ForRent/Homes/Pres.asp   (745 words)

  
 Lake Chelan Chelan, Washington (Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds)
Lake Chelan Chelan, Washington (Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds)
One of the most scenic lakes in the Pacific Northwest, Lake Chelan is in a glacial trough extending 55 miles into the Cascade Mountains.
This clear blue lake is fed by 27 glaciers and 59 streams.
www.ohwy.com /wa/l/lkchelan.htm   (122 words)

  
 recreation reports
The Alpine Lakes Wilderness is located in the rugged Central Cascades Region of Washington state and is jointly administered by the Wenatchee and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests.
A major characteristic of the Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness is the dissected valleys that terminate in Lake Chelan.
The western peaks are characterized by high elevation lakes in a forested setting, and the eastern slopes drop to mid-elevation pine forest, alpine peaks, bare ridges, and exposed basalt tables and points.
www.fs.fed.us /r6/wenatchee/recreate/wilderns.html   (2353 words)

  
 Watson's Harverene Resort, Inc. - Lake Chelan, WA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Watson's Harverene Resort is a quiet, low-key family resort, located on the South Shore of Lake Chelan.
The resort is located on 30 acres, on the shores of Lake Chelan, between the South Lakeshore Road and beautiful Lake Chelan.
Family cottages are located near the water, on large well kept lawns with lots of Pine and Fir trees, as well as a beautiful view of Lake Chelan.
www.watsonsresort.com   (396 words)

  
 Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center
Roads extend less than halfway to the headwaters of Lake Chelan.
At the upper end of Lake Chelan, limited, local roads do not connect the communities of Stehekin and Holden Village to the outside world.
From the apple orchards down lake to the alpine firs and glaciers of the Cascade Crest, the Lake Chelan area offers an unparalleled variety of scenic and recreational experiences.
www.lakechelan.com /index.html   (241 words)

  
 Manson Vacation Rentals House 5BR, Waterview, Lake Chelan, Manson / Manson, Washington USA
Chelan sits at the end of Lake Chelan, a deep water lake that is a remnant of the Ice Ages.
In July and August, the shores of Lake Chelan State Park resemble the California coast, as sunbathers explode out of the wilderness to enjoy the gorgeous beaches and swim in the pristine water.
Literally hundreds of lakes are spread out over the 4 million acres of combined terrain of both the Wenatchee and Okanogan area.
www.a1vacations.com /wapatopoint/0   (1157 words)

  
 Lake Chelan Airways - Lake Chelan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Low level scenic flight of lower Lake Chelan and the Columbia River.
See over 110 miles of unspoiled wilderness and the translucent waters of Lake Chelan from a "birds eye" view with a short stopover in Stehekin.
Stehekin valley to Cascade Pass and Trapper Lake in the heart of the North Cascades with a dramatic view of Rainbow Falls.
www.chelanairways.com /tours.html   (180 words)

  
 Century Ride - Lake Chelan Rotary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
You'll ride from the spring beauty of blooming orchards along one of the deepest lakes in North America, to high desert and mountain scenery, to the cool restful repose of the Lake.
Chelan Valley loop (30 miles with 2000' vertical): This gorgeous route winds along the lake and into some heart-throb hills of mountainous terrain.
You may smell smoke as you burn your brakes slowing your descent to relish the incredible view of Lake Chelan nestled in the Cascades beyond the Columbia River.
www.centuryride.com   (593 words)

  
 Home - Lake Chelan Wineries
In the spring and summer months, taste wines of the region from Campbell's veranda overlooking Lake Chelan.
When you've finished tasting, relax on the shores of Lake Chelan, dip your toes in the water and take in the exceptional views of Lake Chelan.
Lake Chelan is easily accessible from anywhere in Washington State.
www.lakechelanwineries.com   (113 words)

  
 Lake Chelan Mirror   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Chelan Valley Players celebrates its 20th year of theater by reviving its first show ever.
The Raines family - Chris, Sharmon, September and Raven - is also participating, as are Craig, Tara and Henry Elsner; Paul, Rosa and Emma Palumbo; and Don and Joey Rasmussen and Laurel Jamtgaard.
Reserved-seat tickets to "Fiddler on the Roof" are on sale at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce.
www.lakechelanmirror.com   (453 words)

  
 Go Lake Chelan ~ News For The Lake Chelan Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The City of Chelan's Parks Department is seeking public input on the development of a Parks Master Plan.....
Lake Chelan School District Transportation Director, Scott Logan, says that the District has decided to make permanant the changes in the routing of School Busses leaving Morgan Owens Elementary in the afternoons at about 3:00 PM.
Long time Lake Chelan dentist, Dr. Charlie Gavin, says work is expected to start in December on a complete rebuild of his Clinic Building at 111 E Emerson in Chelan.
www.golakechelan.com   (1796 words)

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