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Washington (state), United States
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The North Central Cascades of Washington State cover the eastern slopes of the North Cascade Mountains, a geologically distinct sub-range consisting of steep peaks, deep lakes and a melange of rock types. The small towns nestled in the narrow valleys are the premier mountain resorts of the Pacific Northwest. The foothills that roll towards the Columbia River make for some of the most productive fruit growing regions in the country, including the famous Washington apples exported around the world.
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Wenatchee · Regional · EAT
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home of Central Washington University and the Ellensburg Rodeo. County seat of Kittitas County
where Northern Exposure was filmed
the "Apple Capital of the World". County seat of Chelan County
town with a candy factory
ride a ferry up 50-mile Lake Chelan to the historic and unique town of Stehekin
a Bavarian-themed village
county seat of Okanogan County
Brewster is a city in the North Central Cascades of Washington State.
Omak is a city of about 4,900 people in the North Central Cascades of Washington State.
Oroville a city of about 1,800 people in the North Central Cascades of Washington State, on the south end of Lake Osoyoos.
Pateros is a city in the North Central Cascades of Washington State.
Tonasket is a city in the North Central Cascades of Washington State.
Twisp is a town in the North Central Cascades of Washington State.
a town with the feel of the Old West frontier
the largest hydroelectric producer in the country
Jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls and over 300 glaciers adorn the scenic North Cascades Highway
a ski resort along I-90
a ski resort along US-2
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