Lake Chelan in eastern Washington stretches 55 miles into the North Cascades and is considered one of the three cleanest lakes in the contiguous United States. It is also the third deepest lake at 1500 feet behind Crater Lake in Oregon and Lake Tahoe in Nevada. The Lake Chelan Valley was carved during the ice age and is known for its world famous apples that are exported throughout the world. It is also becoming a major wine destination with tourists who enjoy visiting the 30 boutique wineries.
