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...
Confessions of a Former Snake Murderer
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...
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...
Book Review: Crown Jewel Wilderness
When I sat down last week to read Lauren Danner’s Crown Jewel Wilderness: Creating North Cascades National Park, I was worried. I had caught the crud that’s been spreading through the valley and was taking coug... Read More...
Favorite Winter Activities
This post was originally published on the Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce blog on 1/26/18
The recreational opportunities in the Wenatchee Valley are so extensive that it’s sometimes tough to decide what activi... Read More...
Adjusting to Injury
by Molly Steere
Eight weeks ago, I ruptured my plantar fascia (the flat band of tissue, or ligament, which runs from the back of the heel and fans out to the toes). I had plantar fasciitis and decided to go to... Read More...