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North Cascades

The climate changes quickly from the summit-line of the Cascades eastward to the Columbia River. Annual precipitation drops rapidly and summer temperatures soar.

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:
Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver November 21
Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival Ridgefield continuing thru November 21
Wind River Cellars ? Thanksgiving Weekend Open House Husum November 27 thru November 29
Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 18 thru December 20
Great Value Wines Under $10.00 - Wine Education Series Ellensburg continuing

Other upcoming events include:
TideFest Gig Harbor December 5 thru December 6
Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 11 thru December 13
Marshal?s Winery Thanksgiving Weekend Open House Dallesport November 27 thru November 29
Earshot Jazz Presents a Concert of Sacred Music by Duke Ellington Seattle December 26
Christmas in the Gorge 2009 Stevenson December 4 thru December 6

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