Slithering Fauna
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...
Fall Scavenger Hunt
This post was originally written for the Visit Wenatchee blog. Fall is a stunning time of year as the Wenatchee Valley erupts in colorful autumnal awesomeness! A scavenger hunt is a perfect excuse to get out... Read More...
The Seasons of Saddle Rock
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!
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’
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
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
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...
All in a Day’s Play
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...
World Class Birding in Wenatchee
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
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...