Things to know

Vanessa Back to the Mountains

July 5, 2023

Adventure, Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

by Sarah Shaffer Vanessa and her son. Being a woman, a mother, an outdoorsy individual is a big part of my being. Exercise, being in nature, sharing in adventures with my family is so very important to m... Read More...

Camping Memories

July 3, 2023

Adventure, Gear, Things to know

by Sarah Shaffer Cody Graf and Kate Bonnett trail running through wildflower blooms on the top of Steamboat Rock. The goal for myself and my family this spring and summer is to get out backpacking and ca... Read More...

Heatwave Escapes

June 30, 2023

Things to know

Photo: Swimming in the Enchantments. Even on a blistering day, that will cool you off. Heatwave Escapes by Andy Dappen It’s sizzling out there. And the forecast doesn’t show much relief for the week ahead.... Read More...

Seeking Public Input for Regional Sports Complex

June 28, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority (CDRPA) is conducting a feasibility study to determine the potential interest of building a regional sports complex in the area. In June, consulting firm BerryDunn hel... Read More...

East Wenatchee to Wenatchee by Bicycle

June 26, 2023

Guidebook, Things to know

by Charles Hickenbottom Charles Hickenbottom has a new route to share, East Wenatchee to Wenatchee by Bicycle. Charles has served for 25 years on our local bicycle advisory boards and committees. Charles is an... Read More...

Love of Tarps

June 21, 2023

Gear, Things to know

by Andy Dappen Late August through mid October – it’s an unrivaled time of year to backpack, climb, and mountain bike. The crowds are down, the heat has dropped, the weather is stable, the angled light is p... Read More...

Send It!

June 19, 2023

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

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...

Always Take a Pack-Even on Short Hikes

June 16, 2023

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Always Take a Pack – Even on Short Hikes by Jaana Hatton You're thinking of a quick hike, just a few hour walk, so you can forget about the pack, right? Think again. Given the possibility of injuries, navi... Read More...

Skiing Uphill

June 14, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

by Rufus Woods Pat Wet Turner, who survived a near-fatal car accident as a high school senior in 1965 that resulted in the amputation of her right leg, has never let her disability define her being. Now, Turne... Read More...

Bikepacking with Kids

June 12, 2023

Adventure, Guidebook, Things to know

by Ray Birks The Hansen Creek Railroad Trestle a short distance from Carter Creek Campground. It’s hard when you’re selfish like I am and you have kids. To find time to do what you love and make sure y... Read More...

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