Bygone Byways
A short, easy interpretive trail that follows along the old route of the Great Northern Railway and parallels Nason Creek. Activities: Hiking
Nearest Town: Leavenworth
Skill Level: 1
Fitness Level: 0
Dis... Read More...
Nahahum Canyon-Radio Tower Route
A great trail for kids, dogs, and large groups.
The view from above the Nahahum Canyon communication site is to Cashmere what the view from Saddle Rock is to Wenatchee - an easily accessible viewpoint above t... Read More...
Banks Lake Paddling
Banks Lake is an anomaly on several fronts. Basalt cliffs flanking the western shoreline of Banks Lake on the Cache Butte Loop. First, without extreme forces of nature and determined efforts of human eng... Read More...
Soap Lake: Paddling the Healing Waters
Soap Lake: Paddling the Healing Waters
by Andy Dappen
Note: All the photos in this post were taken along the more scenic, western shoreline of the lake.
It’s not on the list of our region’s best paddle trips... Read More...
Douglas Creek – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Ride
Story and photos by Ray Birks A typical view of the canyon carved by Douglas Creek. I knew when I sent out the email to my riding buddies that I’d better label this an 'adventure' in orde... Read More...
Kiddo Mountain Bike Loop
Attractions: This is a great introductory mountain biking route for children. The trail is flat and smooth with an occasional short hill. Most of the trail is gravel road with some double-track and very short s... Read More...
Paddling Lake Wenatchee
Paddling Lake Wenatchee
by Andy Dappen
For most of the summer, Lake Wenatchee would not be a paddler's first pick for a relaxing outing. The shoreline and the waters of the lake itself bustle with city refug... Read More...
White River-Lower
This meandering stretch of river offers a surprising sense of wilderness considering its close proximity to civilization. The sandbar where we camped was laced with bear tracks and the land seemed so untouc... Read More...
Lake Creek Loop
Lake Creek Loop
by Ray Birks Views from Junior Point.
The Lake Creek loop is a classic Pacific Northwest ascent to descent. After slogging up a long forest service road you’re rewarded with amazing vie... Read More...
Wenatchee River Road-Mnt. Biking & Camping
Wenatchee River Road - Mountain Biking and Camping
by Rob Mullins
The Wenatchee River Road north from Highway 2 at Chiwaukum Creek traverses an area of the Wenatchee National Forest that has become more pri... Read More...