Threaded along the watershed like a string of pearls lie the five distinct towns of the Methow Valley. Nestled at the eastern base of the Cascade Range and deep in the heart of rural Okanogan County, the Methow Valley is a jewel in the crown of the North Cascades, and one of Eastern Washington’s best-kept secrets. Once a sleepy area with a resource-based economy, the Methow Valley has retained a pastoral character while transitioning to a community closely linked to recreation and tourism, complete with modern amenities and a vibrant local economy.