Leavenworth was officially incorporated on September 5, 1906. A small timber community, it became the headquarters of the Great North Railroad in the early 1900s. The railroad relocated to Wenatchee, WA in the 1920s, greatly affecting Leavenworth's economy. In the 1960's, a group of citizens had the idea to transform the city into a mock Bavarian Village to revitalize the economy. The project was a success and now Leavenworth is a popular location.
Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery is in a beautiful location near Leavenworth on Icicle Creek
The most interesting things at the hatchery was the tribal fish piers on Icicle Creek (hatchery fish ladder on left side of the picture). We saw a tribal member catch a salmon.
On the property of the catholic church in Leavenworth is a beautiful area depicting the stations of the cross
West of Leavenworth is a rest stop located near the 1892 rail line of the Great Northern Railroad, Iron Goat Trail. A historic caboose is on display and several trails to various historic sites.
The remains of the concrete wall (approx. 1/3 mile long) that supported the railroad snow shed
Stevens Pass - 4,056 ft
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