North Cascades

Within this transition area are three large cities, Yakima in the fertile Yakima Valley, Ellensburg on Interstate 90, the major route between Seattle and Spokane, and Wenatchee. The more northern regions are lightly populated, with well developed recreation at Chelan and opportunities to rough it in wilderness areas still farther north. Highway 97 is the unifying link for the region, running from the Okanagan-Similkameen region in Canada to Oregon and beyond.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 18 thru December 20 Christmas in the Country Bainbridge Island December 4 thru December 6 Jim Knapp Orchestra at the Earshot Jazz Festival Seattle continuing Passport to the Peninsula Port Angeles and Port Townsend November 14 thru November 15 Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 11 thru December 13

Other upcoming events include: Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 11 thru December 13 Lighted Boat Parade and Crab Pot Christmas Tree Ilwaco December 5 Holiday Festival of the Arts Bellingham November 20 thru December 4 Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 6 thru February 7 Passport to the Peninsula Port Angeles and Port Townsend November 14 thru November 15