Echo Super Loop
Echo Super Loop
By Ray Birks
There’s something about biking a loop that feeds and satisfies the cycling soul. But is there something better than a loop? Of course there is: Behold the Echo Super Loop. ... Read More...
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...
King Crag
by Charlie Hickenbottom
Details, Details: "King Crags" are visible from Highway 97 while driving either north or south. Point 5240’+ ("King Crag") is not visible from the highway, hidden by the slightly lower ... Read More...
Daniel Clock Tour
Mt. Daniel Clock Tour
by Andy Dappen
Locally dominating its segment of the Cascade Crest south of Stevens Pass, the Mount Daniel-Mount Hinman massif is a snow magnet. Enough snow falls here each winter to for... Read More...
My Favorite Tools (and one that’s definitely not a favorite)
My Favorite Tools (and one that’s definitely not a favorite)
By Ray Birks
There’s something satisfying working on your own bike. I know it saves me money and helps me prepare for situations where I might need... Read More...
Sagebrush of the Foothills
Photo: Big sagebrush (Artemesia tridentata) on left and right intermixed with shrub-steppe flowers. Story by Grace Peven
I used to believe only the brave and foolish ventured into the Foothills after a th... Read More...
Camas Meadows
Camas Meadows Hike This is a great meandering flower journey for the little ones. Pictured is Dahlia Shaffer frolicking among the lush vegetation on the Camas Meadows trail. Photo by Sarah Shaffer. Info... Read More...
Tibbetts Mountain
Tana Shaffer taking in the views from the top of Tibbetts mountain, looking down into Cashmere. Picture by Sarah Shaffer. Tibbetts Mountain offers a variety of outings— from easy to adventurous walks and te... Read More...
Five Reasons to SUP
Five Reasons to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard)
by Sarah Shaffer
We recently bought a SUP and have been enjoying it during these hot summer days. Here are five reasons I recommend owning one.
1.We bought a blow u... Read More...
Wenatchee to Sweden
Wenatchee to Sweden
by Mark Shaffer
I have always had an affection for mnemonics. When I need to memorize facts or lists, I will spend great lengths of time arranging the data in such a way so that they form ... Read More...