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Rocky Reach Discovery Center, Wenatchee, WA

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Rocky Reach Discovery Center

A free, interactive learning center at Rocky Reach Dam covering rivers, salmon, and hydropower for visitors of all ages.

5000 State Hwy 97A, Wenatchee, WA 98801 · Wenatchee, WA

About Rocky Reach Discovery Center

The Rocky Reach Discovery Center, run by Chelan County PUD, sits beside Rocky Reach Dam on the Columbia River near Wenatchee. Its hands-on exhibits cover river history, fish anatomy, and how turbines make electricity, and visitors can try activities such as cranking a turbine or steering a steamboat. The center also offers free drop-in workshops on select Saturdays, field trips for classes, and a deck with river views. Outside, the adjacent park has playground equipment, picnic shelters, lawns, and gardens.

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  • #family-friendly
  • #hydropower
  • #salmon
  • #Columbia River

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