Welcome to the Apple Capital Loop Trail
Sternwheeler Park at Fifth Street in Wenatchee provides great views of the river and East Wenatchee.
History
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright developed plans for Wenatchee’s riverfront in 1919.
Hear Allison Williams with the City of Wenatchee describe his role.
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Allison Williams (MP3)
Old Wenatchee Water Works pipe.
Trail Story
Securing support for riverfront conservation.
Congressman Tom Foley, Ruth Allan, and Senator “Scoop” Jackson
Wilfred Woods ran The Wenatchee World newspaper during the Loop Trail development.
Hear Wilfred Woods talk about planning for riverfront parks.
[audio:http://gatheringourvoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/WilfredWoods-Park-Planning.mp3]Wilfred Woods (MP3)
1984 Riverfront Park construction
1985 Riverfront Park dedication
Nature
Hear biologist Keith Truscott talk about sturgeon, a seldom seen fish in the Columbia River.
[audio:http://gatheringourvoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Keith-Truscott-Sturgeon.mp3]Keith Truscott (MP3)
Bottom-dwelling sturgeon can get up to 12-feet long.
Learn about Pacific lamprey
Community Connection
Learn about Art on the Avenues.
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