Sun Lakes – Dry Falls Trips by Andy Dappen Hiking, biking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, … and cliff jumping? Sun Lakes – Dry Falls State Park near Coulee City offers a menu of relatively tame outdoor outings highlighted with a...Read More...
Editors Note: Depending on the current weather conditions this could be a great workout and pleasant ride. Make sure to bring your layers. ATTRACTIONS. This ride, starting from the eastern side of the Loop Trail, offers a sustained climb up...Read More...
A hill climb that’s a nice hike, run, or a short training ride that’s good for exercise before work, at noon, or after work. The gravel road up to where the road is gated is immediately accessible from town yet, in a...Read More...
By Shelly Forster When I enlisted for the year with WenatcheeOutdoors, my head filled with exhilarating images of live-from-the-field reports about grueling 70-mile hikes, scaling monolithic crags, and paddling bone-crushing torrents through jagged canyons. What a shocker when I learned...Read More...
Editors Note: Although this post is a bit dated (2015), we thought it may excite you for this winter’s arrival. Well written and a good adventure story, this read may inspire some winter tick list ideas for yourself as well....Read More...
by Roger Gervin My 2005 trip report on this peak stated that: “Yes, it’s 4000 feet of elevation gain; however, considering the excellent trail condition (well graded switchbacks and lots of needles to cushion your steps), it will probably be...Read More...
by Roger Gervin At the beginning of October I took a fun scramble in the Teanaway Area. It was a little early to see the larch trees wearing their yellow coat, but their orange coat was a pretty nice consolation....Read More...
by Sarah Shaffer Spider Meadows had been on my bucket list for too many years. Finally a date opened to tick it off and I texted my friend, Mandy, who agreed to join me. I recommended she bring her big...Read More...
by Ray Birks The ride to Lion Rock is a great adventure for intermediate riders or beginner riders that don’t mind some climbing and rocky roads. It delivers staggering views of the Kittitas Valley, the Enchantments, Mt. Stuart, Mt. Rainer...Read More...
An unexpected crack in the family schedule springs me free for the afternoon. The Chiwawa River is running at 1,400 cfs (an excellent level), and I find a paddling partner after one phone call. Thirty minutes later as I’m headed...Read More...