Things to know

Fire-Resistant Plants for Chelan & Douglas Counties

May 18, 2022

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...

Five Reasons to Try Rowing

May 2, 2022

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Five Reasons to Try Rowing By Dana Kerr Dana showing us her joy in water activities. In my experience, no other sport combines power, mindfulness, unity, and serenity quite like rowing. Whether you’r... Read More...

Bicycle Commuting in Wenatchee-17 Years Later

April 29, 2022

Guidebook, Things to know, What's Happening

Bicycle Commuting in Wenatchee - 17 Years Later by Charlie Hickenbottom Charlie Hickenbottom bicycling the routes in Wenatchee. In August 2005, Bob Bugert completed an article for Wenatchee Outdoors c... Read More...

Washington’s Newest Community Forest Established at Nason Ridge

April 27, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

Nason Creek, photo by Jill FitzSimmons and Western Rivers Conservancy. Washington’s newest community forest was brought to life on Thursday, April 14 when Western Rivers Conservancy transferred the 3,714-acre... Read More...

Viewing the World in an Insect-Centric Way

April 25, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

Viewing the World in an Insect-Centric Way By Andrea Bixby-Brosi I recently introduced my 7-yr-old to the sport of mountain biking, and I am so happy that he enjoys it as much as I do. As we zip through the w... Read More...

Swakane Canyon/Peak Loop

April 22, 2022

Guidebook, Things to know

Swakane Canyon/Peak Loop-Point 4297 By Ray Birks Riders descending a rocky Rattlesnake Springs Road. This report is part of a series, written for Wenatchee Outdoors, to document some of the classic mo... Read More...

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