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: 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: Lake Chelan Winterfest: Fire & Ice Chelan January 15 thru January 18 Red Wine and Chocolate, Yakima Valley Yakima February 13 thru February 15 Bed & Breakfast Holiday Open House Peninsula December 12 thru December 13 Christmas at the Fort Vancouver December 12 Holiday Barrel Tasting Walla Walla December 4 thru December 6