What's Happening

Upper Yakima River Basin Rec Survey

May 6, 2019

In the cold, clear waters of the Cle Elum River, an angler tries her luck catching trout as early morning steam rises into the air. This scene and hundreds more unfold each day across the Upper Yakima Basin. ... Read More...

Trail Etiquette Refresher

May 3, 2019

Things to know, What's Happening

Recently there have been near misses between different trail users in the Sage Hills. Several community members asked WenatcheeOutdoors about trail etiquette that would avoid conflicts and collisions. National ... Read More...

Confessions of a Former Snake Murderer

April 29, 2019

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

When my husband and I moved over the pass from North Bend to Malaga, I had an established fear of snakes. In my defense, I come from a long line of snake detractors. My grandma kept strategically placed hoes th... Read More...

Phase Two-Forest Health Squilchuck State Park

April 25, 2019

Things to know, What's Happening

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...

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...

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...

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...

A Tale of Trade-Offs

March 15, 2019

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

by Sarah Shaffer Photo by Mandy McLaren. In orange is Liz and in dark colors is Sarah, heading uphill. Photo by Sarah Shaffer. It was a day for celebration, at least for me it was. It was my 35th b... Read More...

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