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Why Go
Rugged and inaccessible for half the year, this brawny mountain drive is etched with a
monumental, Alaskan-style beauty that once inspired Jack Kerouac.
Start in Everett, 30 miles north of Seattle, then head eastward on US 2. You'll climb to
Steven's Pass at 4045ft, then down to Leavenworth, a beautifully located Bavarian-
themed village where you can get German sausages, beer and cheese. Continuing south
22 miles, the scenery changes abruptly around Wenatchee, self-proclaimed 'world's
apple capital.'
Now head north towards Chelan, home to a long lake of the same name that's very
popular with boaters - you can camp and play on the beach at pretty Lake Chelan State
Park. Next up is Winthrop, another themed town - but with a defined Wild West atmo-
sphere that might bring out the cowboy in you. Further north, the outpost of Mazama is
the place to stock up before hitting the desolate North Cascades.
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