Molly Steere | Wenatchee Outdoors

Confessions of a Former Snake Murderer

August 14, 2020

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

When my husband and I moved over the pass from North Bend to Malaga, I had an established fear of snakes. In my defense, I come from a long line of snake detractors. My grandma kept strategically placed hoes th... Read More...

Slithering Fauna

June 22, 2020

Things to know

Written by Timothy Hohn, pictures provided by Ian Garrison “Snake!” someone suddenly cries. There’s a momentary paralysis among all who are nearby, now alert to a perceived danger. In the next few seconds, an ... Read More...

All in a Day’s Play

December 25, 2019

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

Reason #437 why I love living in Wenatchee: we can pack more play into the day. We don’t have to sit in traffic or drive for hours to experience the very best of the outdoors. Regardless of the season, unlimite... Read More...

The Seasons of Saddle Rock

October 8, 2018

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

I don't remember the very first time I hiked Saddle Rock. What I do know is that I hiked it very soon after we moved to the Wenatchee area twelve years ago and it quickly became symbolic of my new home. The roc... Read More...

Flowers and Fairies and Gnomes, Oh My!

September 27, 2018

Things to know, What's Happening

This post was originally written for the Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce blog. Each year, my eight-year-old son and I make a "bucket list" of things we want to do over the summer and visiting Ohme Gardens ... Read More...

River Relaxin’

September 7, 2018

Adventure, Guidebook

It took me twelve years, but I finally experienced the requisite summer activity for this valley: I floated the river. There are a lot of floating options in the Leavenworth area and I have wanted to partak... Read More...

The Reluctant Birder

April 30, 2018

Things to know, What's Happening

This article was originally posted on the Visit Wenatchee Valley blog. I have fostered an irrational fear of birds for the majority of my life. Maybe it's because I saw Hitchcock's The Birds at a young age a... Read More...

The Leavenworth Mountain Film Festival

April 23, 2018

Uncategorized, What's Happening

The Leavenworth Mountain Film Festival came to Wenatchee on Saturday, April 21st after their well-received main event the previous weekend in Leavenworth. The 6th annual festival showcased inspiring and tho... Read More...

World Class Birding in Wenatchee

March 8, 2018

Things to know, What's Happening

By Susan Rae Sampson. Originally published on the Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce blog. Who are these people, bundled in parkas, trudging along the Columbia River in Wenatchee in 28-degree winter weather, toting... Read More...

Spoiled by our Hometown Hill

March 8, 2018

Things to know, What's Happening

Earlier this month, I was on a ski vacation with extended family in the St. Anton am Arlberg region of Austria. It was just as you would expect: absolutely amazing. Skiing, family, and good food comprise the pe... Read More...

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