A ridge outing that starts high and stays high. The trail follows a high forested ridge until about 6700 feet and then breaks out into open country with fabulous views of the Entiat River Valley, Seven Finger Jack, Mt. Maude, Mt....Read More...
Editors Note: We have been wondering if the smoke was going to show up in the last few weeks, but so far we have been in good shape. This made us wonder what is going on throughout our state with...Read More...
Born to be Wild Ospreys and moose and bald eagles, oh my! By Paige Chvilicek Chelan County PUD Summer Intern I have lived in the valley my entire life, seeing deer, ducks and geese often. However, there is some...Read More...
by Andy Dappen Prelude: This pack review was originally prepared for Backpacker Magazine. A group of us did the ‘research’ in 2002 and the article was published in 2003. Most of these packs (or an improved version of them) were still...Read More...
Attractions: Great views and a beautiful (albeit a popular and well utilized) alpine lake at the top of the trail. Many difficult but navigable climbs that reward with outstanding views of Lake Wenatchee and the Cascades. There are many spurs...Read More...
Suzanne, Barry and four-paw buddy, Cooper, were out on the trails again. This time to the Chelan Sawtooths and the well-used Eagle Lakes trailhead outside of the tiny town of Methow and a trail that’s a jumping off place for...Read More...
Changes to Public Parking on Eightmile Road; ‘No Parking’ Signs Going Up While traveling up the Eightmile Road, just southwest of the town of Leavenworth, WA, forest visitors are surrounded by beautiful views of the Icicle River valley, majestic mountains,...Read More...
Beautiful scenery, varied vegetation (from sage slopes to thick forests). High enough to be a welcomed escape from the summer heat. For mountain bikers, it is an interesting single track—some of it buff, much of it rocky or rooty. If you...Read More...
Pearly Gates is a north-facing crag in the Icicle Creek Canyon near Leavenworth providing shaded rock climbing and excellent crack climbing on clean, white granite. There aren’t that many easily accessed north-facing crags in the Icicle because Icicle Creek itself...Read More...
Consider becoming a Wenatchee Naturalist! If you are looking for a way to deepen your connection to both the natural and human aspects of our collective home, consider becoming a Wenatchee Naturalist! Registration is now open for the next 50-hour...Read More...
