We wanted to take advantage of all of the snow the Cascade Mountains are getting this winter so we took a trip up to the Stevens Pass Ski Area to get some runs in. We also took the opportunity to travel to Leavenworth, Washington, about 35 miles east of Stevens Pass. Leavenworth was originally a small timber community in the early 1900's. In the early 1960's, due to its struggling economy, the city transformed itself into a mock Bavarian village. While it may seem a bit too contrived to succeed, Leavenworth has established itself as a year-round popular destination for Seattle-area residents and tourists and appears to be thriving today.
The Bavarian theme is present throughout the village and especially on the building facades.
Some of the sights around town.
Leavenworth is situated on the Wenatchee River, scenic even in winter.
After dark, the village literally lights up.
The following day, we were off to Stevens Pass. It was snowing most of the day so their wasn't much of a view, but the skiing was fun.
After a full day, it was back to Poulsbo. Have a great week!
