Wenatchee Outdoors

Upcoming Plain Valley Ski Trails Events

January 22, 2025

The Washington Nordic Cup: A Youth Ski Racing Series for Fun and Community Plain Valley Ski Trails is excited to host the Washington Nordic Cup, a cross-country ski race series designed to bring youth together for fun, affordable, and low-stress... Read More...

Mission Ridge Announces Opening Day

November 21, 2024

What's Happening

Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort is thrilled to announce that the 2024/25 season will kick off on Saturday, November 23rd. This pre-Thanksgiving opening marks the 12th time in 13 years that Mission Ridge has launched its season on or... Read More...

Election Insights: Where Current Candidates Stand on Outdoor Rec Issues In Chelan & Douglas Counties

October 17, 2024

Things to know What's Happening

Access to outdoor recreation in North Central Washington contributes to our quality of life and plays an important role in the local economy. Elected officials have the power to shape policies that influence the future of outdoor recreation in the... Read More...

Tamarack Festival

October 14, 2024

Adventure What's Happening

As the excitement for winter builds, we are pausing to celebrate autumn in its glory of colors. The Cascade Mountains presents a stunning transformation as nature shifts from vibrant greens to warm golds. We invite you to experience this breathtaking... Read More...

Celebrating Sarah Shaffer

October 10, 2024

What's Happening

by Ben Edwards Our intrepid Executive Director has been leading our organization for the past 10 years now. In so many ways Wenatchee Outdoors is synonymous with Sarah. Her bright energy and true outdoor spirit has been there front and center,... Read More...

White River Road a Ride for All Ages

September 4, 2024

Guidebook What's Happening

by Sarah Shaffer It was forecasted to be a blistering hot day over Labor Day weekend, so our family decided to escape the heat and head to the shade for an adventurous bike ride up the White River Road, which... Read More...

Riverfront Park-Loop Trail Changes

August 27, 2024

Guidebook Things to know What's Happening

by Charles Hickenbottom Wenatchee’s Riverfront Park Loop is undergoing many changes this summer, between Ninth St and First St. Chelan County PUD will alter the trail in several ways to increase safety and enjoyment. Intersections will be marked more prominently,... Read More...

Flower Hunt: Tallying Chelan County’s Rare checker-mallow

August 21, 2024

Things to know What's Happening

Editors Note: This article was originally published on NCW Life here. It was published on 8/20/2024 and is by Jefferson Robbins. Seeing as how this article highlights a rare plant in our region, we feel sharing it is appropriate. Read... Read More...

Bicycling Through Downtown Wenatchee Past, Present, and Future

August 13, 2024

Guidebook Things to know What's Happening

by Charles Hickenbottom Charles Hickenbottom, author of Greater Wenatchee Bicycle Routes – A History Told Through Maps, Drawings, and Pictures, has a rich history with cycling in the Wenatchee area. His book is available for purchase at the Wenatchee Valley... Read More...

Provide Input for a Saddle Rock Accessible Trail

July 29, 2024

What's Happening

Chelan Douglas Land Trust is currently developing a conceptual design plan for an accessible trail at Saddle Rock Natural Area in Wenatchee. This accessible trail was a recommended future trail construction project identified in the 2023 Saddle Rock Trails Plan.... Read More...

What’s Happening

Upcoming Plain Valley Ski Trails Events

Mission Ridge Announces Opening Day

Election Insights: Where Current Candidates Stand on Outdoor Rec Issues In Chelan & Douglas Counties

Tamarack Festival

Celebrating Sarah Shaffer

White River Road a Ride for All Ages

Riverfront Park-Loop Trail Changes

Flower Hunt: Tallying Chelan County’s Rare checker-mallow

Bicycling Through Downtown Wenatchee Past, Present, and Future

Provide Input for a Saddle Rock Accessible Trail

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