What's Happening

Summer Chinook & Coho Are Here!

October 25, 2018

With Summer Chinook spawning in the Wenatchee area right now and Coho coming back to spawn up the Icicle River near Leavenworth, now is a great time to get out with your family and view our local fish in their ... Read More...

The Little Park That Could (and Does)

October 22, 2018

Things to know, What's Happening

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The Little Park that Could (and Does) by Ray Birks I’ll admit I’m a cheapskate and paying more to use parks that are already supported by tax dollars, which also might financially disadvantage some potential ... Read More...

Nature Backpacks Coming to a Library Near You!

October 18, 2018

Things to know, What's Happening

Backpacks loaded with everything you need to explore nature are coming to a library near you! After piloting the backpack program at the Wenatchee and Winthrop public libraries during the summer, North Centr... Read More...

WA State Trails Coalition Conference Coming to Wenatchee!

October 15, 2018

Things to know, What's Happening

Over 200 trails leaders from businesses, non-profits, and municipal, county, state, and federal agencies will converge on Wenatchee, WA for the 12th Trails Conference which kicks-off with a Welcome Reception on... Read More...

Fall Scavenger Hunt

October 10, 2018

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

This post was originally written for the Visit Wenatchee blog. Fall is a stunning time of year as the Wenatchee Valley erupts in colorful autumnal awesomeness! A scavenger hunt is a perfect excuse to get out... Read More...

Mission Ridge Expansion Officially Proposed

October 8, 2018

Things to know, What's Happening

The application for The Mission Ridge Expansion ( missionridge.com/expansion ) has been officially submitted to Chelan County. The county is accepting public comments until October 19th. The video above deta... Read More...

The Seasons of Saddle Rock

October 8, 2018

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

I don't remember the very first time I hiked Saddle Rock. What I do know is that I hiked it very soon after we moved to the Wenatchee area twelve years ago and it quickly became symbolic of my new home. The roc... Read More...

Land Trust Secures Two New Conservation Wins

October 4, 2018

Things to know, What's Happening

Land Trust Secures Two New Conservation Wins Largest undeveloped riverfront between Cashmere and Wenatchee protected; Jacobson Preserve expanded The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) has acquired two new con... Read More...

Passage to Juneau

October 2, 2018

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

Passage to Juneau by Andy Dappen Cast of characters for the 1974 trip paddling the Inland Passage. Brother, Alan, second from left. Andy kneeling on right. In June of 1974, my mother drove m... Read More...

Flowers and Fairies and Gnomes, Oh My!

September 27, 2018

Things to know, What's Happening

This post was originally written for the Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce blog. Each year, my eight-year-old son and I make a "bucket list" of things we want to do over the summer and visiting Ohme Gardens ... Read More...

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