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Secret Lives of Ladybugs

May 31, 2023

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 oozing ladyb... Read More...

Neotropical Birds Migrate to Wenatchee

May 29, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Barry McKenzie photo. A Yellow-breasted chat, taken in late May along No. 2 Canyon Road. Barry McKenzie photo. A male Lazuli bunting, taken in late May along No. 2 Canyon Road. Wenatchee Naturalist cour... Read More...

Outdoor Gear Wanted for Wenatchee High School Class

May 26, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

My name is Audrey Moore and I am teaching the Outdoor Recreation class at Wenatchee High School this year, continuing the hard work that Nikki Buzzell put in to start the course. This year we have a total of 58... Read More...

Leavenworth Native Derek Richardson Named to U.S. Ski Team

May 24, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

By Isabel Menna Leavenworth native, and Cascade High School (CHS) and Plain Valley Nordic Team (PVNT) alumnus, Derek “Buster” Richardson has been nominated to the United States Cross-Country Ski Team for the 2... Read More...

Garbage In, Garbage Out?

May 22, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

by Ray Birks Pictured is Ray Birks. I drive up Number Two Canyon a lot, usually on my way to ride the trails on Twin Peaks. More often than not on my way up I’ll pass one or more cars parked in a grave... Read More...

Twelve Climbers, Twelve Stories

May 19, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Twelve Climbers, Twelve Stories by Andy Dappen Once it was my driving outdoor passion. I liked to hike, bike, kayak, and ski, but I lived to climb. Over time family, profession, and other outdoor interests fi... Read More...

Pruning on the Go

May 15, 2023

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It's an age of skinny budgets for land agencies. How do trail users keep trails like this one from going feral? Pruning on the Go by Andy Dappen We live in an era of shrinking budgets for the maintenance ... Read More...

Rattlesnake Season Is Upon Us

May 12, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

by Sarah Shaffer It is that time of the year again, spring time in Wenatchee. Shorts and t-shirt weather is just about here. The trails have wildflowers again and the rattlesnakes, bull snakes and rubber boa s... Read More...

Weeds – Quién es Más Macho?

May 10, 2023

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The flower, seed pod, and seed head of western salsify. When it comes to invasive weeds, which is the worst of the worst? If the FBI, for example, had a ‘Most Wanted’ weed poster hanging in the Cashmere pos... Read More...

Giant Ripples in the Scablands

May 8, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Nick on the Rocks is a show on PBS with the star being a geologist named Nick who works at Central Washington University. Nick explains the geologic history of our region to help us understand the area we recre... Read More...

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