Right on the ICE Center property we have: (more information)
- Camping (Well, it is, after all, a campground)
- Picnicking (B.Y.O. Food, of course, and maybe some to share!)
- Gold panning (but don't expect to get rich)
- Treehouse (get re-acquainted with your inner child...or, if you're actually a child, just go have fun.)
- Volleyball, basketball, and other outdoor sports (bring your own fun!)
- Horseshoe pit (how's your aim?)
- Zip line (perfect for fighter jet pilot training)
- Creekside trail (partially constructed...maybe you can help complete it?)
- Areas for meeting, cooking, eating, sharing with friends, games, and quiet reflection
- Meditative prayer trail (an Ingalls Creek classic!)
Within walking distance from the ICE Center:
The Ingalls Creek Trail The trailhead is about a quarter mile further down Ingalls Creek Road (heading west-south-west) from the ICE entrance, just before the gated bridge.
Online Information about Ingalls Creek Trail:
The creek is primarily glacial run-off, so it is very cold, even during the summer months, with areas of strong rapids. Swimming is generally not recommended. Kayaking is possible certain times of the year, for the well-prepared, skilled, and adventurous! (The water can be quite...exhiliarating...to say the least, especially in late spring/early summer!)
Not far away, there are many other opportunities for:
- Hiking (everything from easy strolls to major expeditions)
- Kayaking & Water Rafting
- Rock climbing
- Mountain biking
- Shopping & Dining
- ...and more than we can list here!
If you want to check out the variety of area attractions, we invite you to explore these websites of nearby communities' chambers of commerce:
Leavenworth, WA (about 11 miles from ICE): http://www.leavenworth.org/modules/pages/?pageid=9&path=9
Leavenworth is a beautiful town, fashioned after an old Bavarian village, with parks, shopping, fine dining, and family-friendly activities.
Cashmere, WA (about 15 miles from ICE): http://www.cashmerechamber.com/activities.aspx
Cashmere is a small town surrounded by orchards, home to the Pioneer Village & Museum, and the Aplets & Cotlets factory!
Wenatchee, WA (about 25 miles from ICE): http://www.wenatchee.org/thingstodo.htm
Wenatchee, a mid-sized town, is the largest community in the area. It is the hub of Central Washington's thriving fruit and agricultural industry, and home of the renowned Ohme Botanical Gardens.
