Chelan

American

[shuh-lahn] / ʃəˈlɑn /

noun

Lake, a lake in N central Washington, in the Cascade Range: one of the deepest freshwater lakes in the U.S. 55 miles (89 km) long.

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"While positive identification has not yet been confirmed, preliminary findings suggest the remains belong to Travis Decker," Chelan County Sheriff's Office said on Thursday in a statement.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

Pour OUT the Love Wine Tour: Chelan Pride presents the second annual Pour OUT the Love Wine Tour, with even more Chelan and Manson winery participants this year.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

Chelan Pride: Join the North Central Washington LGBTQ+ community for the third annual Chelan Pride celebration, where families, individuals and allies come together to celebrate as one.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

One mountain goat population near Lake Chelan has declined by more than 70% since 2013, and another population in the Goat Rocks Wilderness declined by more than half.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

Throughout the 55 mile ride from Chelan to Stehekin, views are observed that for immensity, sublimity and color blending are unexcelled.

From The Beauties of the State of Washington A Book for Tourists by Giles, Harry F.

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