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Chelan

American

[shuh-lahn] / ʃəˈlɑn /

noun

Lake, a lake in N central Washington, in the Cascade Range: one of the deepest freshwater lakes in the U.S. 55 miles (89 km) long.

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"While positive identification has not yet been confirmed, preliminary findings suggest the remains belong to Travis Decker," Chelan County Sheriff's Office said on Thursday in a statement.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

Chelan Riverwalk Park, E. Wapato Ave., Chelan; noon–4 p.m.; free; all ages festival and a 21+ after-party.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

There have been wildfires in the Chelan Valley.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

He mounted a sprinkler on his roof on the afternoon the 2015 fire arrived in Chelan and has been careful to clear away dead leaves and remove vegetation near the home.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Suggested trips: Lake Chelan, Stehekin river, Chelan Falls and Rainbow Falls by Red Apple route and auto stage and boat; Lyman Glacier, 20 miles from Lake Chelan—a star trip.

From The Beauties of the State of Washington A Book for Tourists by Giles, Harry F.

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