 | Biking/Walking
Cashmere offers beautiful scenery for a leisurely walk or a bicycle workout. Many locals use the paved trail at Riverside Park, located along the Wenatchee River of Riverside Drive, for walking and biking. Although the trail is fairly short, many use it as part of a walking and biking loop around town.
Also recommended is checking out Cashmere's trees, which are distinctive enough to have earned the city the designation “Tree City USA” by the National Arbor Day Association.
Pamphlets detailing a walking tour of Cashmere and its trees are available at city hall and the Cashmere Chamber of Commerce.
Many people enjoy walking or biking up Cashmere's canyons. Mission Creek, Nahahum and Yaksum Canyon are located on the outskirts of town. In some canyons, you'll catch glimpses of the towering Cascade Mountains beyond.
For mountain biking, Cashmere is home to Devil's Gulch roadless area. It can be accessed from Mission Creek Road. The trails have been featured in many outdoor and mountain biking magazines.
According to "Biking Magazine", Devil's Gulch is one of the best mountain biking trails in the Pacific Northwest. |
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 | Rock Climbing
Rock climbers will enjoy their time here in Cashmere. Premier rock climbing exists in most directions and only a few minutes drive from town. The Peshastin Pinnacles (home of the lighting crack) were placed into state ownership several years back and are now a state park where climbers of all skill levels can test their mettle. The Pinnacles are easily accessable via a network of trails among diverse climbing routes on the various rocks. Near the bottom of the cluster is Orchard Rock, probably the most popular rock on which one can practice technique on various bouldering problems. Most all the routes on this series of rocks are already bolted and perfect for the sport climber. Bring your gear, your lunch and a couple of friends. Whether you are belaying on the ground or sitting on the apex of the rock, you'll be drawn in by fabulous mountain views and a great day of climbing with friends.
The park operates seasonally depending on the weather, but generally form March until November. Hours are 6:30 a.m. until dusk.
(Courtesy of Steven Schwind) |
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 | Whitewater Rafting
Thousands come to the Upper Valley each year to raft the Wenatchee River. The season lasts from late March or early April to July or August, depending on how long the river stays high. Most companies offer both day and half-day trips, and some offer meals along with the trip.
Many rafting companies are based in the Leavenworth, Cashmere, and Monitor area. |
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 | Paragliding
The Upper Valley offers some of the best conditions in the United States for paragliding, a sport that combines parachuting and hang gliding. AirPlay Paragliding, a school and recreational area for paragliders, is located off U.S Highway 2 up Hay Canyon.
Paragliding (known in some countries as parapenting) is a recreational and competitive windsport that is best described as a hybrid of hang gliding and parachuting. A paraglider is free-flying, unlike the parachutes used in parasailing, which is generally a passive amusement ride rather than an active sport. |
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 | Scenic Drives
Surrounded by canyons, each offering a unique perspective of the valley, Cashmere has some beautiful scenery.
Take a right after the railroad tracks on Aplets Way, on to Sunset Highway and take a left off Sunset onto Pine Flats Loop Road and view the orchards and Cascade Mountains beyond.
Another nice drive is up Yaksum Canyon Road, Mission Creek Road, or Brender Canyon Road, which are all on the south end of town. Off U.S. Highway 2, Nahahum Canyon and Ollala Canyon are also beautiful drives. |
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 | Golf Course
Surrounded by orchards and nestled into the hills and canyons of the upper valley is Mount Cashmere Golf Course, a nine hole par 35 golf course. The course can be found just one block west of the Chelan County Fairgrounds, on Kimber Road.
Yardage is short -- between, 4,300 and 4,600 for those going around the course twice to pick up 18 holes of play, but the hilly terrain and the long number 6 hole (a 529-yard par 5) promises challenges. Many greens are elevated, with steep grades, and tend to play faster than a newcomer to the course might anticipate. To play that number six hole, hit your tee shot to the right of a deep pond at the top of the course's steepest hill, then back to the base of yet another hill before an uphill approach to the green.
The challenges offer sweets as well: cherries and apples, in season, to munch while you golf. Apple trees line every fairway. Should your ball end up in the rough, an apple may help to sweeten your disposition as you plan your recovery shot.
Carts are available for rent, and the fees, just $12.50 for nine holes, $18 for 18, are a real bargain to match the beauty of the course. For more information, or to become a member, call the pro shop at (509) 782-1207. |
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 | Wine & Spirits
Cashmere Cider Mill offers a delightful alternative to wine at their non-alcoholic cider tasting room.
Sip fresh cider, relax for lunch and indulge in their country desserts made on-site. All natural 100% Washington grown, non-alcoholic, no sugar added, unfiltered. Plan to take home your own Lady blush Cider, Cherry, Huckleberry, Peach, Granny Smith, Raspberry, Pear, blends, full of good times! Travel groups welcome for demonstrations, tours with reservations. Live music summer Saturday series, & Open Mic first Thursday every month!
Just 1.5 mile "country drive" from downtown Cashmere.
Newly opened artisan distillery room It's Five O'Clock Somewhere offers uncompromisingly high standards and their incredibly creative master distiller creates micro batch distillations from local Washington wine grapes and other local fruits. They're located just off Cottage Avenue at 301 Maple Street, just across from Cashmere Cottage Yarn.
La Toscana Winery, near the Big Y interchange, offers wine tasting in their old-world cellar and beautifully-appointed guest room for the weary. Owners
Warren and Julie Moyles specialize in red and white wines of
exceptional quality and fruity bouquet, from grapes grown on the premises. Try their Rosso Toscano, Merlot, Sangiovese and late-harvest Gewurtraminer. Hours are by appointment. |
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 | Orchard Tours
Cashmere is at the heart of some of the most beautiful and productive orchards in the world. Grab your free ag- tourism driving map from the Cascade Foothills Farmland Organization with fruit stands, wineries, tourist attractions and more. Book your orchard tour from cherry harvest time to peach and apple picking, courtesy of Washington Apple Country.
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 | Museum Tours
History buffs will revel in the thoughtfully-displayed collections of
the Cashmere Museum &
Pioneer Village. Artifacts from the Wenatchi Indians include
hunting and fishing artifacts, a sweat lodge, native food and medicine
items, an exhibit about the Hudson Bay Company, and a Meso-American
collection. Some artifacts date back 9,000 years.
Displays from local
pioneer history include tools, mining, veterinary equipment, boy
memorabilia and dioramas depicting the lifestyles of the early settlers,
including a trapper's cabin. "Old Mission," the Pioneer Village,
consists of 20 original structures brought in from the local area. |
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| Wildflower Viewing
Balsamroot, with their bright yellow blooms, are the first harbinger of Spring in north central Washington, painting the greening hills yellow. Ploxes, from snowy white, to delicate pink, and eastern Washington lupines add to the palette of color. Desert parsley, penstemon, and violets can also be found.
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 | Geocaching
Geocaching takes the old-fashioned scavenger hunt into the digital age, and fans of the pasttime, recognizing the number of scenic and historic sites in the Cashmere area, have squirreled away several caches. Some can be found near local businesses, some are guarded by a very special "mascot."
If you have a GPS unit, get started by reading up on locations here. Be prepared to leave small tokens behind in the cache, and, if the location is on private property, be respectful of the property owner's privacy.
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?zip=98815&dist=50
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 | Aplets & Cotlets Candy Kitchen
The Aplets & Cotlets
Candy Kitchen is located off Highway 2/97 on Mission Street, just a block south of Cottage Avenue.
Tour hours are: April– December from 8 AM to 5:30 PM,
Monday – Friday and 10 AM to 4 PM Saturday and
Sunday; January – March 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday –
Friday. Come and enjoy a taste sensation at the
Aplets and Cotlets Candy Kitchen! For more information,
call (509) 782-2191 or visit www.libertyorchards.com |
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 | Doane's Pharmacy Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain
Once upon a time, just about very drug store had its own soda fountain,
with hand-crafted phosphates and ice cream treats. Doane's Pharmacy, in
downtown Cashmere, still retains its old-fashioned soda fountain, with
drinks made to order. Take your place at the counter and relive those
magical days with Bobbie Sue and Billy Joe! |
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