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Lake Chelan and Surrounding Area

Here are a few shots of my favorite lake and one of the most awesome places anywhere in the US. The Lake is the closest thing to " Fjord" like in Norway that we have in the states. Chelan is 55 miles long with the small town of Stehekin at the end which can only be reached by boat or small place ( or foot) . This is the most remote area in the lower 48.......
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Ron and Kim Scutt
Ron and Kim Scutt		 Windsurfer near boat ramp in Stehekin
Windsurfer near boat ramp in Stehekin		 Buckner Orchard.
Buckner Orchard.		 Old Apples still doing great.
Old Apples still doing great.
Harry Buckner's old Truck
Harry Buckner's old Truck		 Old cabin at head of Stehekin Valley
Old cabin at head of Stehekin Valley		 Wendy hanging clothes the Old Way
Wendy hanging clothes the "Old Way"		 Proud Hunter's return with Trophy's
Proud Hunter's return with Trophy's
Morning on Lake Chelan ( Sunrise At Refrigerator Harbor)
Morning on Lake Chelan ( Sunrise At " Refrigerator Harbor") 		Railroad Creek End
Railroad Creek End		 Info on Lucerne
Info on " Lucerne"		 Truck at Stehekin Bakery ( Still runs)
Truck at Stehekin Bakery ( Still runs)
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Guest 21-Aug-2011 23:07
Born and raised in Wenatchee Valley, lived in Chelan a few years and spent time in Stehekin every year. New people, new businesses, and more to do than in the 1970s, but more expensive too! Drat! Thanks for sharing the great photos. They bring back memories and make me miss WA, central WA in particular.
Guest 13-Nov-2009 04:18
So like the pics....more so to often this season.....Robbin
Gary - Native Seattle-ite 03-Sep-2009 00:27
VERY nice scenes and photos ! We (my parents, our family) used to camp on the shore of this lake back in the 1950's. That was well before the time of 'time shares' and all kinds of other invasive tourist money-making development schemes. Wapato Point, now a condominium resort type development, jutted out into the lake, covered with a large apple orchard which one would drive through on a dirt road, and this point owned by a native American family. Large poplar trees along the shore; and the the waters edge was a tangle of beautiful, clean, white driftwood of all sizes and interesting shapes to explore. Three horses roved freely around, and there were just a few camp spots where a four person camp tent (we had) could be set up. There were never more than two other campers when we were ever there. The days were hot, and late in the afternoons a wind would come up, rattling the leaves on the poplar trees, and the lake would turn a beautiful mix of 3 different blues. Very special, ‘undeveloped,’ unspoiled conditions there - those times were back then. Evenings were with a bonfire, and the sky shown bright with the Milky Way. Sorry, your scene here drug out some of my memories - and some of my viewpoint remarks. One would have had to experience this place (then) - to understand the differences of today’s time in comparison. Thanks for the memory revival.
mary anne hansen 07-Apr-2009 15:33
Hi Monte, We may be interested in using one of your Lake Chelan photos for a phone book cover. would you contact me ASAP Mary Anne Hansen maryanhan@hotmail.com
Guest 04-Jun-2008 10:31
I've hever been here, Colleen ... if you are watching this - I've seen some pictures of the Lake and I'm Lovin it. Your Cousin Marko M.
Hope You'll come 2 Croatia
Guest 04-Jun-2008 10:29
this is great, I love Lake Chelan
Lilith06-Jul-2007 14:42
Thanks for sharing these beautiful pics. They give a good impression of the wonders of nature and your passion for it. Wonderful colors.
Kiss,
Lilith
Lee G24-Jun-2007 23:27
Another fine gallery of interesting people and history Monte.
Terry Scmautz 26-Oct-2006 10:03
Saw that your a Photographer for LakeChelanOnlineNews.com Too

Great Job!
Clayton Esterson20-Jun-2006 01:41
Your pictures make it hard to wait until I return to your beautiful state.
Guest 04-Apr-2006 15:58
Wow, what a beautiful place!!! I see in your pics why this is your favorite lake and it is indeed a very awesome area! Thanks for sharing!
Guest 27-Mar-2006 16:52
Monte: Love your pics of the area. Great remanising. I was born in Wenatchee 66 years ago. Lived a few years in Chelan, including my first two years at the head of the lake at Stehekin. Had relatives in the Chelan area, so used to visit frequently. When time permitted, I usually worked in the apple orchards or packing sheds in the fall to earn school money.
Thanks, again. Lee
Guest 27-Mar-2006 16:31
Great stuff...DD
Jola Dziubinska24-Mar-2006 23:15
Wonderful gallery, so much interesting information, but most of all magnificent photos.
You've pictured this beautiful place with fantastic colors, compositions and good eye. My vote, Monte.
Long Bach Nguyen06-Mar-2006 15:33
Monte,
wonderful picture of Eastern WA...great to see from your perspective on the ground of all these places that I have seen from the air for so many years. Lovely!!!, Long
Rictor 26-Nov-2005 04:12
Monte, looks like your having a great time in Eastern Wa
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