Visiting Lake Chelan during the Different Seasons

Possessing over three decades of business and leadership experience, Ronald Newman serves as a managing member of the Milestone Companies, a Washington-based real estate development and management group. Outside of his work at Milestone, Ronald “Ron” Newman enjoys traveling to Lake Chelan every month.

Offering a unique mix of agriculture, shopping, and recreation, Lake Chelan is a popular vacation spot throughout the year. The area is typically busiest between June and August due to the large number of families. While visiting during this time is certainly crowded, the lake is full of kid-friendly activities and the surrounding greenery and fall are at their fullest. By September, the crowds start thinning out. Autumn is a great time for romantic vacations to Lake Chelan and most visitors during the months of September, October, and November take advantage of the slower pace to truly enjoy the area’s nature.

From December through February, Lake Chelan experiences its winter; however, this is the least crowded time to visit. Although these months are the coldest of the year, visitors can explore the area at their own pace, thanks to the nearly nonexistent crowds. There are plenty of winter activities to keep visitors busy, and the hiking and scenery is rarely affected by the winter weather. Spring is another great time to visit because of the blooming of local flora. The weather is a perfect blend between warm and cold so visitors can enjoy the colorful scenes while hiking or biking along the trails without getting too hot.

The Crush Festival at Lake Chelan

Ronald Newman is the founder and managing member of Milestone Investment Properties located in Puyallup, Washington. In over a decade at Milestone, Ronald Newman has worked toward the organizational mission of developing an environment that supports businesses so that property investments can be maximized. Ron Newman enjoys pairing food with wine and spending time Lake Chelan.

The Lake Chelan Valley region includes the Washington State communities of Chelan, Manson, and Stehekin. Formed by the rise of the Cascade Mountains, the lake area includes many outdoor activities available year round as well as shopping, agriculture, and a thriving wine industry. Additionally, the region hosts a number of events, including the oncoming Crush Festival.

Scheduled to run for two full weekends starting October 1, 2016, the Crush Festival is organized by the Lake Chelan Wine Alliance and named after the seasonal act of wine grape crushing. During the program, visitors have access to special winemaking and harvest events at the many participating wineries in the Lake Chelan Valley. Moreover, local restaurants offer special meals paired with local wines during the event.

Classic French Wine and Food Pairings

 


Ronald Newman guides Milestone Investment Properties, LLC, and leads a Puyallup, Washington, enterprise that has developed a number of quality residential communities. He and the Milestone team have planned and constructed properties such as Wynstone Townhomes, and have them under management. Ronald Newman enjoys travel in his free time and frequently visits Lake Chelan in Washington’s wine country. A culinary enthusiast, he particularly enjoys pairing wine and food.

Many classic pairings center around French food, and duck à l’orange with a Riesling is no exception. The bittersweet sauce of the duck is intensified and expanded in combination with a Riesling, which is just off-dry in character. Full-bodied red wines such as Cabernets traditionally pair well with dishes that feature red meat. The pepper notes in a Cabernet match a quality steak rubbed in black pepper, and accentuate the wine’s fruitiness.

For those who want to experience a distinct lift in their wine pairings, caviar can be paired with champagne. Champagne does not simply complement this appetizer; the bubbles alter the texture, as well as taste, of the caviar in the mouth to something similar to a pâté.

Hiking Fun at Lake Chelan in Eastern Washington

Ronald (“Ron”) Newman serves as the manager of Puyallup, Washington-based Milestone Investment Properties, LLC. When his professional life allows it, Ronald Newman enjoys taking frequent trips across the mountains to boat, ski, and play at Lake Chelan.

Located near Wenatchee, Lake Chelan is Washington’s largest natural lake. A local favorite for camping, hiking, and otherwise enjoying the great outdoors year round, it provides many opportunities for motorcyclists, equestrians, and hikers alike.

During the summer months, 250 miles of well-groomed trails are available to the public, more than 60 miles of which are open to motorcycles. The rest are open to non-motorized vehicles such as bicycles, horses, and other animals in addition to hikers.

One of the most popular trail systems in the area, the Echo Ridge trails offer 25 miles of beautiful scenery and trails suitable for every level of ability. More adventurous hikers can tackle the Devil’s Backbone. This 13-mile trek is not suitable for children or accessible by standard passenger car, but it offers excitement for the well-prepared Chelan traveler.