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May 10, 2023 The More the Merrier: 4 Reasons Why Groups Love Our Community at Lake Chelan Looking for a perfect vacation destination? Look no further than The Lookout! Our place is suitable for all occasions, whether family vacations or trips with friends. We offer a variety of benefits for all age groups, including fantastic vacation rentals,...
January 21, 2022 How to Have the Perfect Date Night in Lake Chelan If you’ve come to Chelan for a couples getaway, there’s nothing better than a romantic night on the town. Get dressed up, splurge on dessert and spend quality time with the one you love. If you’re new to Chelan or...
January 15, 2022 Discover the History of Lake Chelan The booming area of Lake Chelan that you see today looks very different from the original settlement of the town. Established in the late 1880s, sustained by logging, mining and agriculture, Chelan, Washington is a city with a rich history...
January 4, 2022 How to Have the Perfect 2022 in Lake Chelan Washington There has never been a better time to visit the beautiful Chelan Washington than in 2022! With so many fun and exciting activities, you’ll always have something to do! Whether you’re vacationing with a few friends or bringing the whole...
April 16, 2021 4 Things to Do in Lake Chelan for Families Lake Chelan is a top destination for families. There is a variety of fun activities for everyone of all ages to enjoy! With so many exciting things to do, we want to make sure you don’t miss out on the...
October 7, 2020 A Guide to Year-Round Weather at Lake Chelan The weather in Chelan is often said to be the best in the state of Washington — and with great weather comes more chances to get outside! In Chelan, there are plenty of days to enjoy the beauty and adventures...
September 25, 2020 Things to Do in October at Lake Chelan While we don’t like to pick favorites, we have to say October in Chelan is a very special month. Officially in its autumn glory, the Chelan Valley is bursting with rich colors, flavors, and smells that make you feel more...
June 19, 2020 Get Sun & Space: A Socially Distanced Vacation in Chelan A socially-distanced vacation may still sound strange, but with the realities of this year, we are doing our best to make the most of it! We’re happy to report that summer in Chelan is not cancelled - our sunny, dry...
April 16, 2020 How to Support Chelan Businesses Now For many of us, Lake Chelan is our happy place. Social distancing from a favorite place (not to mention, people!) is difficult, and we know many of you feel disconnected during this stressful time. We can’t wait for the day...
January 1, 2020 Best of January in Chelan The Lookout at Lake Chelan is the getaway you've been looking for. With the holiday hubbub behind us and a new year ahead, some would say it’s time to get serious. But in Chelan, we’re still feeling festive. It’s hard...
December 26, 2019 Winter Itinerary – Family Fun Day in Chelan One of the best things about a vacation is quality time together as a family—that is, if you all agree on an activity! Thankfully in Chelan, there are so many things to do—that you'll find something for everyone, even in...
November 20, 2019 Lake Chelan Rental Homes: Stay Cozy When It Rains Even with the highest number of sunny days in the state—a whopping average of 300 per year—there are inevitably some cloudy days in Chelan. If you’re visiting during the fall or winter, these days might even happen during your Chelan...