A scenic small town near Washington's wine country of Chelan is a perfect destination for river activities and camping.

“Water belongs to us all. Nature did not make the sun one person’s property, nor air, nor water, cool and clear.” This is a quote from the Roman poet Ovid’s “Metamorphoses.” Ovid does not address, ...

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Steelhead season returns to the Methow River Michael Wright, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. October 19, 2024 at 2:04 AM UTC · 3 min read ...

Its prime location along the Methow River makes it a peaceful retreat with beautiful views for families who love nature. Plus, there’s a kitchenette with a minifridge and a microwave.

Knaub calls the Methow River and its picturesque valley home. He, along with his wife, Alison, and their one-year-old, Keller, own the Mt. Gardner Inn, which is just upstream in the town of Winthrop.

When discussing water supply, snowpack is an important topic. Many watersheds in Washington, like the Wenatchee and Methow River Basins, heavily depend on melting snow from the Cascade Mountains.