ABOUT WINTHROP
Population: Approx. 350
Located in the remote Methow Valley of
Washington State, Winthrop has attracted visitors for centuries. Back in the
early settlement days of the 1800's, Native Americans camped alon
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the banks of the Methow, Twisp, and Chewuch Rivers to hunt and fish. As
Winthrop formed a town it was named after Theodore Winthrop, a 19th Century
Explorer, and the town today rests at the confluence of the Methow and Chewuch
Rivers.
In 1972, the North Cascades Highway was completed and the citizens of Winthrop seized the opportunity it presented. With the help of local lumber baroness Kathryn Wagoner and Leavenworth architect Robert Jorgenson, they rebuilt the town to resemble the early western days of the 1800's.
The Methow Valley is an area that sees all four seasons of weather. Summers are hot and dry and the winters can be harsh with plunging temperatures and beautiful snow. This makes Winthrop an ideal destination for many different types of recreation including:
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Hiking
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Mountain Biking
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Horseback Riding
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Cross Country Skiing
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Snowboarding
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River Rafting
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And Much More...
Summer festivals remain a huge attraction for visitors that come to Winthrop. Although the North Cascades Highway does not remain open during the winter months, Winthrop remains a popular destination for Cascade loop travelers.
