Secret Lives of Ladybugs
Words and pictures by Peter Bauer
Every year about Mother's Day, a bizarre phenomenon occurs at the top of Twin Peaks. As the sun warms the south-facing portion of the summit crag, the rocks begin oozi... Read More...
Tweedy’s Lewisia-Photos & Photo Tips
by Marc Dilley
Every May I get excited about the appearance of one of my all-time favorite wildflowers, Tweedy's Lewisia. I don't know if it's the coastal weather we've had all "spring" or just that I've pushe... Read More...
Adventure through Bikepacking
by Ray Birks Ray Birks, author of this article, volunteer extraordinaire for WenOut, and experienced mountain biker. Back in the day, before specialized gear and actual knowledge of what we were doing,... Read More...
Upper Yakima River Basin Rec Survey
In the cold, clear waters of the Cle Elum River, an angler tries her luck catching trout as early morning steam rises into the air. This scene and hundreds more unfold each day across the Upper Yakima Basin. ... Read More...
Trail Etiquette Refresher
Recently there have been near misses between different trail users in the Sage Hills. Several community members asked WenatcheeOutdoors about trail etiquette that would avoid conflicts and collisions. National ... Read More...
Confessions of a Former Snake Murderer
When my husband and I moved over the pass from North Bend to Malaga, I had an established fear of snakes. In my defense, I come from a long line of snake detractors. My grandma kept strategically placed hoes th... Read More...
Sagebrush of the Foothills
Photo: Big sagebrush (Artemesia tridentata) on left and right intermixed with shrub-steppe flowers. Story by Grace Peven
I used to believe only the brave and foolish ventured into the Foothills after a thic... Read More...
Phase Two-Forest Health Squilchuck State Park
Here is a fresh update on starting phase two of the forest health thinning project from Forester David Cass and Matt Morrison, State Parks Area Park Manager. The Western portion of Squilchuck State Park (wit... Read More...
The Floater and The Fractures
by Hans van Someren Gréve
This is a story about recovery. The FB photo taken before the great injury. December 9, 2017 was one of those days where all of Wenatchee was solidly overcast and yet the webc... Read More...
Wildflowers of the Shrub Steppe
Carey's balsamroot.
by
Sarah Shaffer
Last weekend I took a jaunt to Ancient Lakes with my family. Meandering along the Ancient Lakes Trail, I was surprised and entranced to see many blooming splotches of c... Read More...