Star gazing, invokes so many pleasant memories. I remember the first shooting star I ever saw as a child and I remember sharing these experiences with my kids and the excitement when they were the first to see one. We would pack up blankets, pillows and some snacks, lie out in the yard and watch for shooting stars and satellites. There is no better evening activity than ‘star gazing’ with the kids. The conversations that evolve are second to none. Imaginations run wild and stories come to life through the eyes of the ‘little ones’ especially. Recently I began taking my nieces and nephews up to the mountain tops to experience the same star gazing adventures, but without the city lights. There are so many quiet places and open landscapes here in our area, that lend themselves to one of the most memorable and ‘free’ adventures any kid can have, seeing a shooting star across a moonlit sky for miles and miles of open sky real estate. Being at a cabin has many advantages, but the ones that are least considered are the ones I remember the most. The beach at Lake Wenatchee is an excellent place to view the night time skies and listen to the water ‘licking’ the edge of the beach. Our kids played in the shallows, under a starry sky, until their lips were blue and we had to drag them out. To this day, it is one of the most cherished memories they share whenever they are together. There are so many reasons to love being in the Lake Wenatchee area, and so many reasons I try to keep my family coming here generation after generation. Star Gazing, just one of the best memories