Molly Steere | Wenatchee Outdoors

World Class Birding in Wenatchee

March 27, 2023

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...

Adjusting to Injury

December 21, 2022

Things to know

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...

Fall Scavenger Hunt

November 2, 2022

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

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...

Slithering Fauna

September 21, 2022

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...

Confessions of a Former Snake Murderer

September 2, 2022

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...

River Relaxin’

August 3, 2022

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 1, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

The Reluctant Birder by Molly Steere 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... Read More...

All in a Day’s Play

March 9, 2022

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

by Molly Steere 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... Read More...

The Seasons of Saddle Rock

February 16, 2022

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

by Molly Steere 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 m... Read More...

Favorite Winter Activities

January 11, 2021

Things to know, What's Happening

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...

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