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Leave No Trace Inspiration

August 28, 2020

By Sarah Shaffer In the summer of 2019 I had the opportunity to join a Leave No Trace workshop held by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Non-Profit agency out of Colorado and sponsored by Subaru. Ou... Read More...

Confessions of a Former Snake Murderer

August 14, 2020

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...

Ladies Rejoice in the Sub-Alpine of Necklace Valley

August 3, 2020

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

by Sarah Shaffer The Huckleberry plants getting ready for Autumn at Al Lake. Picture by Sarah Shaffer. There is something to be said about trekking high into the mountains to take in the sub-alpine cou... Read More...

Everesting Mission

July 27, 2020

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

Everesting Mission By Mark Shaffer “Nobody said it was easy. Oh, it’s such a shame for us to part. Nobody said it was easy. No one ever said it would be so hard. I’m going back to the start.” Mark Shaffer... Read More...

Send It!

July 3, 2020

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

by Sarah Shaffer It was a sunny day on the biggest day of the year for water levels on the Wenatchee River. Over 17,000 cubic feet per second. Boom, it was going to be a big day, a day to send it! I met a few ... Read More...

The Athletic Life-Going the Distance with Caden Stockwell

May 18, 2020

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

Editors Note: Caden Stockwell is a determined athlete who enjoys a variety of activities but his favorite is road biking. This guy doesn't mess around when it comes to being competitive and driven. Whether it i... Read More...

A Mother’s Tale During Covid19

May 11, 2020

Things to know, What's Happening

by Sarah Shaffer Enjoying the little things in life. Like this bee on a Balsam Root flower. How do we keep our heads balanced, keeping optimism and strength, when nothing seems balanced anymore? As I ... Read More...

Whiskey Dick Mountain Bike Ride

April 27, 2020

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Washington Endurance Series Presents... Whiskey Dick Warm-Up Big views, some “techy” dirt roads, desert flowers in bloom, and hopefully dry & sunny weather. That’s the idea behind this ride in mid-April ... Read More...

The Humble Yet Magnificent Bee

April 24, 2020

Things to know, What's Happening

Mason Bees living in a nesting tube with wood sticks being used as points of reference for the bees. This way they know which tube is the one they are currently laying their eggs in so that they don'... Read More...

Wildflowers of the Shrub Steppe

April 22, 2020

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...

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