Adventure & History Tours | Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Caravan-Style Tours: Connecting communities through history and place

The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center is offering caravan-style tours, designed to engage participants in the rich history, geology, and cultural heritage of North Central Washington. These tours provide an accessible and flexible way for attendees to explore significant sites while fostering connections between communities on both sides of the state.

Each tour consists of three to four stops, where expert docents provide engaging historical and cultural presentations. Tour participants drive their own vehicles, allowing for greater accessibility and participation without requiring a central starting point. This format enables us to draw attendees from both Eastern and Western Washington, strengthening cross-regional engagement.

Stehekin Heart of the Cascades Tour with Randy Lewis

Saturday, May 30, starting at 7:45 AM

Explore the quaint and delicate nature surrounding the small village of Stehekin. Alongside local Native storyteller Randy Lewis, guests will uncover hidden treasures, indulge in treats from the famed Stehekin Pastry Company, and absorb fascinating insights into the region’s cultural heritage.

PNW Treasures: Stories in Stone Caravan Tour with Randy Lewis

Saturday, June 6, starting at 9 AM

Join us on an unforgettable caravan-style field trip for adults, led by local Native Historian Randy Lewis, beginning at the Wanapum Heritage Center. Here, Randy will introduce the stories, teachings, and living traditions of the Wanapum people, grounding the day in their deep connection to the Columbia River and this landscape. Engage in enriching discussions, immerse yourself in ancestral stories, and gain a profound understanding of the Wanapum people’s enduring relationship with the land.

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Testimonials

“We appreciated the Historic Wine Tour of Downtown Wenatchee that Chris and her team conducted on Saturday, May 25. It was very informative and Chris did a wonderful job in explaining the history of the City of Wenatchee and the building of the community.

Her team was very engaging with all the participants and we felt like family of the Museum. Keep this tour alive, it was wonderful.”

-Frank & Lynn Zenk