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Lessons from a First Bike Tour

August 13, 2021

Editors Note: This article was originally published on the Adventure Cycling Association website on 7/13/21. This article gives tips on how to make your first bikepacking adventure a bit more comfortable. Written by Lettie Stratton. Click on the link to... Read More...

Rental Gear Available at “Arrive Outdoors”

August 9, 2021

Gear Things to know

by Sarah Shaffer Are you a newbie to outdoor activities? Or maybe you were asked to join a backpacking trip but you have never gone backpacking before. Washington State Parks has partnered with Arrive Outdoors which is an online rental... Read More...

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust acquires 2,100-acre reserve

August 6, 2021

Things to know What's Happening

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust acquires 2,100-acre reserve Land near Lake Chelan protected for climate resiliency, wetlands and wildlife habitat The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) has acquired over 2,100 acres about 7 miles south of Chelan for permanent conservation. This conservation project... Read More...

The Wonderland Trail-Running For a Cause

August 4, 2021

Adventure Things to know

Story and Photos By Marie DeJournette In four weeks I will be heading to Longmire, Washington to begin my Wonderland run with Aspire Adventure Running. I will attempt to run and hike 93 miles in three days, around the base... Read More...

Travels with Willie: Goathead Warriors

August 2, 2021

Things to know What's Happening

Travels with Willie: Goathead Warriors by Willie Weir Editors Note: This article was originally published on the Adventure Cycling Association website on 12/21/20 about an organization we care for and believe in that is local to the Wenatchee area, the... Read More...

Cheatgrass in Shrub-Steppe Country Fueling Wildfires

July 28, 2021

Things to know What's Happening

Wenatchee Naturalist course instructor Susan Ballinger wrote an article about cheatgrass and the role it plays in fueling wildfires which is the season we are in right now. You can find the article here on the Wenatchee Naturalist website. Below... Read More...

The Local or the Smartphone?

July 21, 2021

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 Icicle River was ice cold... Read More...

Tell Us Your Story

July 16, 2021

Adventure Gear Things to know What's Happening

by WenOut Staff Calling all bad-asses, newbies and out of shapers. We are looking to expand the articles we have on our website and would like to hear from you! Please send us your articles as we would like more... Read More...

Lady’s-Slippers Fit For A Queen

July 7, 2021

Things to know What's Happening

Wenatchee Naturalist course instructor Susan Ballinger brings another informative read about Lady’s-Slippers flowers. Did you know they live in the Wenatchee region near Aspen Groves and are a member of the orchid family? Susan has a wealth of knowledge and... Read More...

When You Should-and Should Not-Rescue Baby Birds

July 5, 2021

Things to know

Editors Note: Spring and summer are the seasons of birds being born. After hearing a story from friends who found three baby birds that had fallen from their nests it made us wonder, how do you know what to do... Read More...

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