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With a population of less than a thousand and an area of just a little over half a square mile in size, the city of Rock Island in Douglas County is not exactly what anyone would call impressive, but it’s nestled in a setting that certainly is. With the powerful Columbia River on its doorstep and the majestic Cascade Mountains dominating the horizon, the views alone make Rock Island, Washington real estate worth every penny.
Lying upstream of the Rock Island Dam, the first hydroelectric dam built on the Columbia River, the city of Rock Island is connected to the river’s west bank via a railroad bridge. Sharing a border with the city of East Wenatchee, it’s less than 20 minutes away from Wenatchee, which lies across the river in Chelan County. Also nearby is Pangborn Memorial Airport which has regular flights to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Not just convenient, Seattle, Washington real estate also enjoys the advantage of being situated in a region that’s well-known for its variety of options for outdoor recreation. The city itself has several parks, such as Schooler Park and the Rock Island Hydro Park. The latter features swimming and picnic areas and is connected to the Apple Capital Recreational Loop Trail. Rock Island also has several fishing ponds as well as a public, 9-hole golf course.
Opportunities for year-round recreation abound in and around Rock Island – you’ll never find yourself at a loss for things to do in this North Central Washington city. If you’d like more information on Rock Island, Washington real estate, call the professionals of the Davidson Team at (509) 293-2214 or send an e-mail to info@wenatcheehouses.com.
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