Things to know

Neotropical Birds Migrate to Wenatchee

June 1, 2022

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...

Worming through Hyperspace

May 30, 2022

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...

KiteDreams and KiteMares

May 27, 2022

Adventure, Gear, Things to know

Story and photos by Kim Anderson The sport of kitesurfing is showing up in the Northwest on every body of water that has a consistent amount of wind and has become especially popular in Hood River. Wat... Read More...

The Passage

May 25, 2022

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...

Living to 100

May 20, 2022

Things to know

by Andy Dappen A group of 65- to 75-year olds still climbing peaks on multi-day backpacking trips in Central Washington. Newsweek’s cover story recently focused on the science of healthy living. Most ... Read More...

Fire-Resistant Plants for Chelan & Douglas Counties

May 18, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

by Sarah Shaffer In the last eight years we have had too many fires creep into our surrounding foothills and even into the city of Wenatchee. With our ever changing climate it has made me wonder what I should ... Read More...

Rattlesnake Encounters-Central Washington

May 16, 2022

Things to know

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...

Quinn Brett & The Tour Divide

May 9, 2022

Adventure, Things to know

Editors Note: Quinn Brett & The Tour Divide is an inspiring short film on the challenges of life for someone who is physically unable to use her legs and decides to take on The Tour Divide by bike. This is ... Read More...

Crazy Robin & the Gun

May 6, 2022

Adventure, Things to know

by Andy Dappen It is difficult believing one crazed bird could vacate its bowels with such vulgarity and regularity that each square foot of the porch and every square inch of the window sills have been blotte... Read More...

Everything is Beautiful

May 4, 2022

Adventure, Things to know

Everything is Beautiful With metal pedals churning I aim my treaded tire up the silvery trail of frost below. Coils of wet smoke swirl from my flared nostrils fogging the sunglasses that sit above them.... Read More...

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