Lake Chelan and Surrounding Area Photo Gallery by Monte Dodge at pbase.com

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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Another one of only two " Known" Pictographs On Chelan	:: Lake Chelan Area By Foot And Pleasure Boat ::	:: Town Of Manson ::	Map Of The Lake ( 55 Miles Long)
Lake Chelan Pictograph ( Now Buried Underwater)	View Of Lake Chelan On A Busy July 4th ( Still Lots Of Room For Everyone)	Hang Gliding Near Town Of Chelan ( Columbia River Below)	:: Sept. 2007 Revisit Of Stehekin And Lake Chelan ::
New " Yamaha" Hover Craft !!!	:: Pink Flamingo Snowshoe Trip ( High Bridge) Above Stehekin ::	Beautiful Lake Chelan Spot Of Past Tragedy	:: City Of Chelan " Car Show " June 08 ::

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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

Lilith		06-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 G		24-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 Esterson		20-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 Dziubinska		24-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 Nguyen		06-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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