Wenatchee Outdoors

Forty for Forty: Birding at Horse Lake Reserve

May 14, 2025

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Consider attending the Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest, May 15-18 2025. A series of free, pre-festival, evening trips with no registration required will be offered in Wenatchee and Leavenworth, May 12-14. On Saturday, May 17 (10am-3pm), stop by the free Bird... Read More...

Forty for Forty – A Forty-Flower Walk

May 2, 2025

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by Andy Dappen Forty for Forty: Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust with 40 stories about lands the Land Trust has protected and kept open for public access. Late April through mid-May is peak wildflower season in... Read More...

Forty for Forty: The Joys of Trail Work

April 23, 2025

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by Matt Rose and Andy Dappen Article in partnership with The Wenatchee World. Forty for Forty: Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust with 40 stories about lands the Land Trust has protected and kept open for public... Read More...

Loop Trail Construction Detours

April 15, 2025

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Exciting Improvements Coming to the Apple Capital Loop Trail We’re sharing an important update on behalf of the City of Wenatchee regarding an upcoming project designed to enhance pedestrian and bicycle access to the Apple Capital Loop Trail. The project... Read More...

1,000 Hours Outside

April 10, 2025

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A little over one year ago, I sat inside with my journal wondering about my New Year’s resolutions for 2023. I knew I wanted to prioritize outdoor time for myself, and also set a goal to be more intentional with... Read More...

What Does It Mean to Embrace Dark Skies in the Wenatchee Valley?

April 9, 2025

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The stars are still above us—we just have to let them in. Discover how the Wenatchee Valley can reclaim its dark skies. Read More...

Wenatchee Bike Shop Routes: Your Guide to Cycling-Friendly Paths

March 25, 2025

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by Charles Hickenbottom If you need to drop off a bicycle for a tune up or any repairs many of Wenatchee’s bike shops are easily accessible by bike and near Link Bus stops for convenience. If you are fortunate enough... Read More...

Uncertainty Ahead for Our Federal Public Lands & Workers

March 18, 2025

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by Suzanne Cable One thing we know for certain: business as usual is over. This is a time of extreme change for our federal land agencies and personnel. The Trump administration has brought a new era to public lands management.... Read More...

Finding Your Stride: What Motivates Us to Move

February 24, 2025

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by Darlene Backlund I started racewalking at 50 and am now 79. Competing in races has always been my motivation, giving me a goal to work toward. Racewalking is a judged track and field event and was once the longest... Read More...

The Athletic Life-Exploring New Terrain & Pushing Limits with Cyrus Desmarais

February 12, 2025

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Editor’s Note by Sarah Shaffer: Cyrus has long been an inspiring presence in our local outdoor community. We first heard about him and his twin brother, Niles, tackling long trail runs over a decade ago. In recent years, we have... Read More...

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