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By Dean Dutro • August 21, 2026
Dates, parking, crowd-free timing and what sells out for Leavenworth's Village of Lights, from a local innkeeper. Plus where to stay on the river.
Two green chairs on the Wenatchee river facing calm water and pine trees under a blue sky
By Dean Dutro • July 15, 2026
Where to launch, where to rent tubes, and how the free Leavenworth river shuttle works. A local's guide to floating the Wenatchee River, from a boutique hotel on Icicle Road.
Green chairs over looking the river at the All Seasons River Inn in Leavenworth, WA
By Dean Dutro • April 2, 2026
Best restaurants, hikes, hidden gems, and where to stay in Leavenworth. Seasonal tips, dog-friendly spots, and secrets most sites miss. Updated 2026.
Dog on the riverfront grounds at All Seasons River Inn, a pet-friendly hotel in Leavenworth WA
By Dean Dutro • April 1, 2025
The best dog-friendly trails, restaurant patios, and local tips for visiting Leavenworth, WA with your dog.