- Chelan County (/ʃəˈlæn/, shə-LAN) is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, its population was 79,074. The county seat and largest city is Wenatchee. The county was created out of Okanogan and Kittitas Counties on March 13, 1899. It derives its name from a Chelan Indian word meaning “deep water,” likely a reference to 55-mile (89 km)-long Lake Chelan, which reaches a maximum depth of 1,486 feet (453 m).
- Mount Erie (wa100.dnr.wa.gov)
Mount Erie is the high point of Fidalgo Island, just a few minutes from the city of Anacortes. It boasts a premier vista of the islands and waterways of the Puget Lowland. On a clear day, not only do you have a sweeping view of Fidalgo Island, Whidbey Island, the Olympic Mountains, and Mount Rainier, but you can think about this: during the last ice age, you would be standing under 3,000 feet of ice, even on this 1,250-foot peak! The asymmetric peak serves as an excellent lookout from which to orient oneself within this unique island chain landscape. Whether you come for the day or just a quick drive to the top for an unforgettable photo, Mount Erie represents an up-close perspective of the Salish Sea with unparalleled ease of access.
