On the hot days of summer, Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool is a great place to come and swim a few…read morelaps or splash around as an individual or a family/group. During August and September, especially, when temps are in the 90s and 100s (degrees Fahrenheit) the pool is a perfect reprieve from the heat. The perfect recipe here is the hot days that are also windy. Because the pool is at the base of the Cascade Mountains it doesn't get as much natural airflow/wind normally. However, on the windy and hot days, the wind provides a cooling mechanism while sitting out on a lawn chair on the pool deck. There are some parking spots reserved for patrons of the pool in a parking lot bordering the pool. The rest of the lot is open to everyone, so it can get a bit crammed during the summer and on busy days during prime-time tourism season in Leavenworth. If staying not too far from the pool, I would recommend walking if possible.

My family came to this pool on a Monday evening for open swim. It's salt water and chlorine. No…read morediving board but we were told next year they hope to build a slide. Our five year olds loved it for playing, but one of us adults disliked the lap pool. We'd definitely come back. Pros: -inexpensive, $6 per non-resident, babies free -the water is warm, we were told the water is 86 degrees by 6am -an entire kids play area with a small slide, fountains, and a zero entry pool -a large lap swim area -plenty of space outside the pool to put your stuff -indoor lockers for a quarter -a couple showers in locker rooms Cons: -didn't see a baby changing station anywhere -the showers were pretty gross with handfuls of hair and old abandoned soap -lockers are small, maybe enough room for a towel or purse (not both) -lap pool is very warm, warmer than the kids area, so my friend couldn't do more than two laps without feeling very uncomfortable

Best time ever! My daughter and I made our own ornaments this weekend and really enjoyed ourselves…read more Nothing like the glass blowing we have done in the past where you feel like part of a production line. Craig and Jori were a pleasure to work with and we were able to do as much (or a little) as we were comfortable doing, while not being made to feel dumb. I will definitely do this again and would recommend it to anyone considering doing it.

I cannot recommend the glassblowing experience at Boulder Bend Glassworks highly enough! My husband…read moreand I have had a lot of cool dates but this was by far the most engaging, interesting, and memorable. A few days in Leavenworth provided just enough time for us to create the best souvenirs we've ever had. Glassblowing sessions are available by appointment on Saturdays and then your projects have to cool (they are over 1000 degrees!) so you get to pick them up that Tuesday or have them mailed to you. My husband was a natural but I needed a little more help- Craig and Jori were both very patient and gracious and provided all of the coaching and support needed to make sure that my project turned out- you can be confident they will work with you to ensure that you are safe and successful no matter your skill or ability level. They are always willing to step in and they have such a wealth of expertise to share- we learned so much from them and it was such a unique activity- the equipment required is thousands of dollars so it's truly once in a lifetime. In addition to the glassblowing experience, they also have a gallery of their own work available to view or purchase. All of it is gorgeous and I have a much greater appreciation for it after seeing how intensive the process is to make something small and "simple" in comparison. You have a few options of projects to choose from and they rotate by season. Jori told us that "everything tastes better out of a handmade glass" so that's what we went with this time though I'm hoping we will have the opportunity to come back and make something else in the future. This was genuinely such a great value for the experience, the products themselves, and the memory we'll talk about for years to come- an absolute must if you're in Leavenworth!

Cashmere Middle School has a beautiful track and field open to the public during non-school hours…read more The distance one covers in four laps is provided by lane on a sign posted on the boundary fence. As a runner, this is a bit of a dream because I can run four laps in lane eight and know I ran 1.10 miles (distances are provided to 0.01 mile accuracy). In today's day and age where technology and electronics can be a bit glitchy, it is nice to have exact distances that are not open to fluctuations like a treadmill that miscounts distance. If one is super ambitious, they can even measure the distance(s) around the track by lane on their own, which is a fun exercise in measurement. The track and field has views of the middle school, high school, and some of the physical ridges nearby. Makes for lovely scenery while getting in some exercise. I suppose one downside could be the lack of shade around the track, this can be a big deal if it is a clear, sunny, and hot day in Cashmere.

Vale Elementary School is located by large athletic fields and is not too far from the Cashmere…read moreCity Pool. When the grounds are open to public access the fields are a fun place to kick a soccer ball around and run some drills on one's own or in a group. The fence out front of the school buildings has art in school spirit. Checked it out one time and found the pattern was made by snap-in-place pieces that fit in the square holes between fence wires/coils. Pretty neat and helps foster an upbeat attitude when walking and driving past.

The River Academy is a fantastic school! My daughter is receiving an excellent education, but she…read moreis also learning so much more than just academics! The sense of family and close knit community is felt from the teachers to the administration to the other families. Her teachers have all been nurturing and caring and go the extra mile to communicate with us. The interaction between the elementary and the secondary students is amazing as well. We were unfamiliar with the classical education prior to coming to the River Academy, but now we see what a dramatic difference it makes in the overarching picture of our students academic career. So happy we chose this school and look forward to many more years as a River Regent family!

Such a great little snowshoe tour, Joshua and Beth were a delight! We learned about the town, it's…read morepeople, and nature and even got a hot chocolate treat at the end! Can't wait to come back in the summer and do the hatchery tour!

COVID has basically destroyed any credibility this institution may have once had. There is no…read morecustomer service whatsoever. To attempt to reach a live body for information or instruction is futile. Staff remain on reduced or non-existent work schedules, many teachers still sit at home in their sweats teaching classes, and there is an overall air of apathy from anyone you are able to get in contact with. My daughter almost missed her graduation as a result of negligent credit evaluation even though it was reviewed by three different people. Certainly, there are a few gems here, however, you have to look hard and it may not be worth the time, frustration, or expense to try to find them. Try Central Washington University instead. It is exceptional by comparison.

I have attended Wenatchee Valley College for 2 quarters so far and they have been going good. I was…read morenervous to start my college year doing online classes because I'm a learner that like to learn face-to-face . I thought wrong I don't mind online clases I actually like it. The professors that I've had so far have been super helpful and also super caring. The cost to come to WVC isn't expensive as going to a university. You can get so much help with financial aid and other departments here at Wenatchee Valley College.

We (inexperienced) woodworkers had fun making cutting boards at NCW Workshop in Cashmere…read more Afterwards we had a beverage with our classmates at Yonder Cider next door. Great experience, learned about woodworking and safety under the patient guidance of Jon Clark. Highly recommend for an enjoyable evening with your date or friends. -- at NCW Woodshop. They also have memberships if you have a project and guidance, tools, or a space to work.

We visited NCW and made a custom cribbage board on a recent trip to Leavenworth. It was so fun and…read morethe board makes a great souvenir. Jon is an excellent teacher!