The M, WA
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About The M
- • Country singer Chely Wright, known for her advocacy, was born in The M, WA.
- • Methow Valley Ciderhouse, using local apples, crafts award-winning hard cider.
- • Gold mining in the late 1800s initially drew prospectors and settlers here.
- • A century-old pear orchard, now part of an inn, still produces fruit.
- • Devastating wildfires in 2014 dramatically altered the valley's landscape.
- • Established in 1891, it's named for the Methow tribe, meaning 'bear'.
- • Its population is around 600, smaller than many high schools.
- • At 1,724 feet, its elevation provides stunning mountain views.
- • Tourism and recreation are key industries, driven by outdoor activities.
- • The M, WA, feels like a cozy mountain escape, quiet and restorative.
- • Seattle Seahawks, approximately 4 hours away, won Super Bowl XLVIII.
- • The Methow Valley hosts the famous annual Winthrop Balloon Roundup.