Whiskered Wisdom
by Andy Dappen
Big ears, big nose, big hair, big brain... listen to your four-legged Yoda. Few creatures live as fully or as transparently as a dog. That’s why friends I recently visited in British Colum... Read More...
Everesting Mission
Everesting Mission
By Mark Shaffer
“Nobody said it was easy. Oh, it’s such a shame for us to part. Nobody said it was easy. No one ever said it would be so hard. I’m going back to the start.” Mark Shaffer... Read More...
First-Aid Lite
First-Aid Lite
by Andy Dappen (fact checked by Dr. Mark Shipman)
When trying to rid your pack of unnecessary pounds, the normal first-aid kit is worth putting under the microscope. With some scrutiny it’s act... Read More...
A Rookie’s Tale: Camping 101
By Kathleen Hannah
The conversation I had with the employee at Lake Wenatchee State Campgrounds went something like this: Me: Hello! I would like to camp out tonight. Is there any space available? Empl... Read More...
Pruning on the Go
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...
Best Canoeing Accessories – Part 1
We were a week into our 12-day canoe trip down a wilderness river in northern British Columbia when I popped a “guy” question capable of spurring hours of discussion. Obviously it had nothing to do wi... Read More...
Send It!
by Sarah Shaffer
It was a sunny day on the biggest day of the year for water levels on the Wenatchee River. Over 17,000 cubic feet per second. Boom, it was going to be a big day, a day to send it! I met a few ... Read More...
Save the Planet-By Playing
Photo taken by John Plotz, edited by Sarah Shaffer. There's evidence from all quarters that Americans work too much. Contrary to what our bosses say, this isn't necessarily a good thing. In fact, it's can b... Read More...
Hot Weather, Cool Outings-Escaping the Heat Wave
I jumped on the road bike a 3 p.m. a few days ago because the temperature had just jumped over the 100-degree mark. Stupid me was curious about how well my body responded to the stupid hot temperatures of a Cen... Read More...
Slithering Fauna
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...