by Sarah Shaffer If you’re seeking an adventure filled with serene lakes and tranquil creeks, the Tunnel Creek to Surprise Creek trail should be on your list. On a warm September day, I, along with a group of friends, ventured...Read More...
by Sarah Shaffer It was forecasted to be a blistering hot day over Labor Day weekend, so our family decided to escape the heat and head to the shade for an adventurous bike ride up the White River Road, which...Read More...
by Charles Hickenbottom Wenatchee’s Riverfront Park Loop is undergoing many changes this summer, between Ninth St and First St. Chelan County PUD will alter the trail in several ways to increase safety and enjoyment. Intersections will be marked more prominently,...Read More...
Editors Note: This article was originally published on NCW Life here. It was published on 8/20/2024 and is by Jefferson Robbins. Seeing as how this article highlights a rare plant in our region, we feel sharing it is appropriate. Read...Read More...
by Charles Hickenbottom Charles Hickenbottom, author of Greater Wenatchee Bicycle Routes – A History Told Through Maps, Drawings, and Pictures, has a rich history with cycling in the Wenatchee area. His book is available for purchase at the Wenatchee Valley...Read More...
Chelan Douglas Land Trust is currently developing a conceptual design plan for an accessible trail at Saddle Rock Natural Area in Wenatchee. This accessible trail was a recommended future trail construction project identified in the 2023 Saddle Rock Trails Plan....Read More...
by Charles Hickenbottom Over the last 25 years, Charles Hickenbottom has actively participated in local bicycle advisory boards and committees. His efforts have helped in guiding cyclists in the Wenatchee Valley. Charles doesn’t just advocate for cycling; he’s also a...Read More...
by Rebecca Peltz Going for a hike is usually motivated by a desire to go outdoors and enjoy nature. Mixing technology with this desire to connect with the outdoors seems more like something to avoid than embrace. However, as hikers,...Read More...
The Jacobson Preserve is a 35 acre parcel of land situated on the northern flank of Saddle Rock that was donated to the Chelan Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) in 2000 by local doctor, John Jacobson, who lived in the valley...Read More...
by Ray Birks Early spring, after pulling out the blue plastic bins in the garage, gearing up for the first bike packing adventures of the season, I always groan at the fact that I have a few half-filled isobutane stove...Read More...
