A stroll down Cashmere's quiet tree-lined streets evokes memories of America's simpler, more carefree times.  Churches outnumber bars, residents use any excuse to line the downtown with the stars and stripes, and school activities draw capacity crowds of supporters.  The downtown core offers small shops and family-owned restaurants whose friendly owners fill social as well as commercial needs.

History still whispers her secrets to guests at the Chelan County Museum and Pioneer Village.  Saunter through 20 original pioneer buildings recovered from sites in Chelan and Douglas Counties.  Witness how pioneers to the West struggled to survive and build communities in the midst of sagebrush through the tour of their homes, blacksmith shop, doctor's office, school, mission and hotel.  Inside the newly renovated museum, displays of Native American artifacts over 9,000 years old and historical photographs depict how indigenous people lived on the land.

Nearby, the Chelan County Fairgrounds offers multi-use grounds and year around facilities for family and class reunions, RV Clubs, youth rodeos, and other self-contained groups.  The site of the annual County Fair, held the weekend after Labor Day, the fairgrounds feature rodeo arenas, grandstands, small and large pavilions and hook-ups, all along the shores of the picturesque Wenatchee River.

Adventure seekers will find thrills throughout Chelan County, but a few of the best sit just outside of Cashmere.  According to Biking Magazine, Devil's Gulch is one of the best mountain biking trails in the Pacific Northwest.  A breathtaking 23-mile loop, the Gulch attracts skilled, experienced riders to its single-track dirt and gravel trail.  Not far away at Peshastin Pinnacles State Park, rock climbers and repellers sharpen their skills along sheer rock faces...rewarding their efforts with the stunning views from the top.  And Cashmere's downtown park is a popular "takeout" point for many of the whitewater rafters and kayakers who challenge the Wenatchee River each year.

If you would like additional information about Cashmere, please contact the Cashmere Chamber of Commerce,
(509) 782-7404, www.cashmerechamber.com