The Wenatchee River is one of the major rivers in the North Central Washington region. It flows out of Lake Wenatchee and provides a lot of benefits to the visitors and residents of the area. From kayaking to fishing, and so much more, there is a lot to enjoy about this scenic mountain river. Here are five fun facts about the very popular Wenatchee River.
-From where it leaves at Lake Wenatchee to where it empties into the Columbia River, the Wenatchee River travels a total of 53 miles.
-The Wenatchee River flows through seven communities: Plain, Leavenworth, Peshastin, Dryden, Cashmere, Monitor, and Wenatchee.
-Prior to 1899, the Wenatchee River served as the border between Kittitas County and Okanogan County. It was at that time that Chelan County was created out of those two counties.
-The Wenatchee River is home to two dams. The Tumwater Canyon Dam west of Leavenworth and the Dryden Dam just outside the town of Dryden.
-From the time it meets the Wenatchee River on the west end of Tumwater Canyon to the point where the river empties into the Columbia River, Highway 2 crosses the Wenatchee River five times.