Things to know

Rattlesnake Encounters-Central Washington

July 19, 2018

Rattlesnake Encounters - Central Washington This rattlesnake was found up Swakane Canyon in years past, sunning himself on a rock. These tips will help keep both you and the rattlers safe if you cross... Read More...

Goathead Warriors Battlefront Report!

July 12, 2018

Things to know, What's Happening

Goathead Warriors July 8 Battlefront Report! The Riverfront Trail: Warriors Are Winning On our riverfront trail system it is becoming hard to spot a live goathead plant. While old seeds in the ground conti... Read More...

Speed on Snow Creek

July 9, 2018

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

Speed on Snow Creek by Jacob Leonard A friend of mine (John Plotz) did Outer Space after work one day with another friend (Vern Nelson), completing RPM (RPM is the name of the route) and Outerspace (also the ... Read More...

Animal Tracks Quiz

July 4, 2018

Things to know

Watch the slideshow to see which animal we think made this track. Perhaps you’re on a hike and see fresh animal tracks you can’t identify. Is that paw print from a fellow hikers’ St. Bernard? Or, have you d... Read More...

River Birds Quiz

June 28, 2018

Things to know

Wood ducks nest up to 290 feet above the ground. Flightless chicks have to jump from the nest to the ground before making their first pilgrimage to the water. Here is the "waterside birds" quiz. I... Read More...

Map & Compass 101

June 26, 2018

Things to know

WenatcheeOutdoors recently partnered with Cascade Subaru and Wenatchee Parks and Rec Department to run a multi-week navigation course. The course covered map reading, plotting routes on a map, taking bearings f... Read More...

The Passage

June 21, 2018

Adventure, Things to know

The Passage A Story of Growing Up, Growing Old and the Wild Places That Define Us. Editors Note: This 25-minute film focuses on our Board Chair, Andy Dappen, his brother, and his two nephews. This video mixe... Read More...

Worming through Hyperspace

June 19, 2018

Guidebook, Things to know

Looking up into 'The Pressure Chamber.' By John Plotz There is nothing more aggravating than having an itch you can't scratch. It's usually centered around the middle of your back, dead center between the sc... Read More...

Slithering Fauna

June 13, 2018

Things to know

Written by Timothy Hohn, pictures provided by Ian Garrison “Snake!” someone suddenly cries. There’s a momentary paralysis among all who are nearby, now alert to a perceived danger. In the next few seconds, an ... Read More...

Injury Prevention 101

June 11, 2018

Things to know

Cranking out a few pushups on top of Saddle Rock. Combining some calisthenics and some stretches with your outings is a good way to hone your body and avoid injury. Most runners, hikers, climbers, cyclists,... Read More...

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