Changes: Lake Wenatchee

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Lake Wenatchee is a glacier and snowmelt fed lake situated in the Wenatchee National Forest on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range in Chelan County, Washington.

Geography

Lake Wenatchee covers 2,480 acres (1,000 ha) and reaches a depth of 244 feet (74 m). Lake Wenatchee is the source of the Wenatchee River. Its main tributariesare the White River and the Little Wenatchee River.

Parks and Recreation

Lake Wenatchee State Park is a publicly owned recreation area located at the eastern end of Lake Wenatchee. The park offers 12,623 feet of waterfront, a variety of fresh water activities, including fishing, water skiing, white-water kayaking, windsurfing, swimming, and facilities to launch motorboats and personal water craft.

The park has camping facilities and trails for hikers, bikers, and equestrians as well as areas for rock climbing. In the winter months, the park is used for cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, and ice climbing. Lake Wenatchee State Airport, an unimproved grass and dirt landing strip, is adjacent to the north side of the park.

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-'''Lake Wenatchee''' is a glacier and snowmelt fed lake situated in the [[Wenatchee National Forest]] on the eastern slopes of the [[Cascade Range]] in [[Chelan County]], [[Washington]].
+{{Lakes_Template|location = [[Chelan County]], [[Washington]]|coordinates = 47°48′41″N 120°43′40″WCoordinates: 47°48′41″N 120°43′40″W|primary_inflows = [[White River]], [[Little Wenatchee River]]|primary_outflows = [[Wenatchee River]]|max_length = 5 mi|surface_area = 2,480 acres|max_depth = 244ft|surface_elevation = 1,875 ft|islands = Emerald Island}}'''Lake Wenatchee''' is a glacier and snowmelt fed lake situated in the [[Wenatchee National Forest]] on the eastern slopes of the [[Cascade Range]] in [[Chelan County]], [[Washington]].
-[[Category:Lakes]]
+== Geography ==
+Lake Wenatchee covers 2,480 acres (1,000 ha) and reaches a depth of 244 feet (74 m). Lake Wenatchee is the source of the [[Wenatchee River]]. Its main tributariesare the [[White River]] and the [[Little Wenatchee River]].
+== Parks and Recreation ==
+Lake Wenatchee State Park is a publicly owned recreation area located at the eastern end of Lake Wenatchee.  The park offers 12,623 feet of waterfront, a variety of fresh water activities, including fishing, water skiing, white-water kayaking, windsurfing, swimming, and facilities to launch motorboats and personal water craft.
+The park has camping facilities and trails for hikers, bikers, and equestrians as well as areas for rock climbing. In the winter months, the park is used for cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, and ice climbing. [[Lake Wenatchee State Airport]], an unimproved grass and dirt landing strip, is adjacent to the north side of the park.[[Category:Lakes]]
 [[Category:Geography]]
 [[Category:Natural Landmarks]]