Climbing and Brownies
Sarah setting up a route by lead climbing. Kate Bonnett belaying.
Climbing and Brownies
by Sarah Shaffer
It has been a solid year since I last went rock climbing. A part of me wonders, if I... Read More...
East vs. West-Fall Colors
Contoocook River in New Hamphire (left) vs. the Enchantments. Both are awfully pretty.When it comes to fall colors, the Northeast is considered the country’s Holy Grail. I just returned from those far-off fore... Read More...
Wenatchee’s First Baby Bald Eagle in 30 Years Flies Over the Horan Nature Reserve
Wenatchee’s First Baby Bald Eagle in 30 Years Flies Over the Horan Nature Reserve
photos and article by Julanne Burts The baby bald eagle. The baby stretching its wings. What is believed to be the... Read More...
Rabbitbrush – A Bush Rabbits Don’t Eat
One of the prominent shrubs in the foothills of Central Washington in autumn is rabbitbrush. It is prominent because it blooms in late summer and fall when most every other plant in the shrub steppe has shriv... Read More...
October Gold & Our Local Larch
Editor's note: This article, written by Susan Ballinger, originally ran in The Wenatchee World. Susan teaches a 12-week Wenatchee Naturalist course every fall at Wenatchee Valley College. Western larch, a ... Read More...
The Athletic Life-Keep Aches & Pains Under Control with P.T. Nate Koch
Question: Nate, tell us a bit about yourself, what are your hobbies, outdoor activities, etc.
Answer: Scorpio. Grew up in a small town in Illinois. Went to Physical Therapy school at Saint Louis University. Wo... Read More...
Conservationists Harness A.I. to Help Wolverine Recovery
This story was originally published by Melissa Hellmann with The Seattle Times
The elusive species of wolverines have a long history in their native Washington — they survived the Ice Age but were nearly drive... Read More...
Mission Ridge Expands Night Ski Terrain & Operations
Mission Ridge Expands Night Ski Terrain and Operations Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort announced Tuesday that it has expanded it’s night lighting system to include an additional 13 acres of terrain with... Read More...
Viewing the World in an Insect-Centric Way
Viewing the World in an Insect-Centric Way
By Andrea Bixby-Brosi
I recently introduced my 7-yr-old to the sport of mountain biking, and I am so happy that he enjoys it as much as I do. As we zip through the w... Read More...
The Athletic Life-Jason Walker-Nationally Ranked Cyclocross Competitor
Question: Jason, we heard you moved to Wenatchee from Reno...What brought you to our area?
Answer: Multifactorial decision. Honestly, the impetus was the vaccination laws and schedule in Nevada. Kerri and I ar... Read More...