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Phase Two-Forest Health Squilchuck State Park

April 25, 2019

Here is a fresh update on starting phase two of the forest health thinning project from Forester David Cass and Matt Morrison, State Parks Area Park Manager. The Western portion of Squilchuck State Park (wit... Read More...

The Floater and The Fractures

April 22, 2019

Adventure, Things to know

by Hans van Someren Gréve This is a story about recovery. The FB photo taken before the great injury. December 9, 2017 was one of those days where all of Wenatchee was solidly overcast and yet the webc... Read More...

Wildflowers of the Shrub Steppe

April 19, 2019

Things to know, What's Happening

Carey's balsamroot. by Sarah Shaffer Last weekend I took a jaunt to Ancient Lakes with my family. Meandering along the Ancient Lakes Trail, I was surprised and entranced to see many blooming splotches of c... Read More...

The Local or the Smartphone?

April 17, 2019

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

The Local or the Smartphone? by Jim Phillips I parked my 1953 Willys Jeep at the trailhead several miles up from my house. It was a typical Leavenworth July morning, sunny and getting warmer. The ... Read More...

The Neurological Rewards of Runout

April 15, 2019

Things to know

The Neurological Rewards of Runout by Mark Shaffer Mark Shaffer getting ready to clip the next bolt on a stiff route. As your legs start to shake and your forearms ache, you glance nervously at your ... Read More...

Election Day for Honey Bees

April 10, 2019

Things to know

The dandelions are out in full force in our area and the honey bees are happily visiting them. Please think twice about spraying your dandelions when you could be helping out the bees by letting your dande... Read More...

New Wenatchee Area Field Guide!

April 9, 2019

Things to know, What's Happening

Curious Wenatchee area residents and visitors can use a newly published brochure to guide identification of locally common native plants and animals. The Wenatchee Area Field Guide is lightweight, waterproof, a... Read More...

Fat Biking-The Real Deal

April 8, 2019

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: Although the snow is melting, you may be able to find some good deals on fat bikes during spring and summer. Therefore, to excite and entice you for next fat bike season we felt publishing this ar... Read More...

Slithering Fauna

April 3, 2019

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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...

Home Bike Repair

March 25, 2019

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

by Ray Birks Ray Birks-Author of this article and core volunteer for WenatcheeOutdoors. I’ll admit that I do like winter and snow sports but there’s always a part of me that pines for warmer temperatures a... Read More...

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