Fall Scavenger Hunt
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...
The Seasons of Saddle Rock
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 my new home. The roc... Read More...
Passage to Juneau
Passage to Juneau
by Andy Dappen
Cast of characters for the 1974 trip paddling the Inland Passage. Brother, Alan, second from left. Andy kneeling on right.
In June of 1974, my mother drove m... Read More...
Enchanting Substitutes
Enchanting Substitutes
by Andy Dappen
The Enchantment Traverse is one of Washington’s premier hikes. Because it’s hard to get an overnight permit for the 19-mile trek, many people have given up on backpacking... Read More...
Esmeralda Peak-North Ridge
by Roger Gervin
It took more than two weeks, but we finally found a short window of time that provided relatively good air quality.
The N. Fork Teanaway Road is in excellent condition and we found at least ... Read More...
River Relaxin’
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...
Ladies Rejoice in the Sub-Alpine of Necklace Valley
by Sarah Shaffer
The Huckleberry plants getting ready for Autumn at Al Lake. Picture by Sarah Shaffer.
There is something to be said about trekking high into the mountains to take in the sub-alpine cou... Read More...
Expedition Behavior: The Finer Points
Written By: Howard Tomb
A good expedition team is like a powerful, well-oiled, finely tuned marriage. Members cook meals together, carry burdens together, face challenges together and finally go to bed togethe... Read More...
KiteDreams and KiteMares
Story and photos by Kim Anderson
The sport of kitesurfing is showing up in the Northwest on every body of water that has a consistent amount of wind and has become especially popular in Hood River. Wat... Read More...
Hot Weather, Cool Outings-Escaping the Heat Wave
I jumped on the road bike a 3 p.m. a few days ago because the temperature had just jumped over the 100-degree mark. Stupid me was curious about how well my body responded to the stupid hot temperatures of a Cen... Read More...