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Backpacking in the North Cascades

October 10, 2025

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We are thrilled to announce a fresh partnership wi

We are thrilled to announce a fresh partnership with @iciclebrewing to help keep our local trails thriving! Throughout the months of April, May, and June, our "wild backyard" gets a little extra love with every pour. For every pint of Enchantments beer purchased at the brewery, Icicle Brewing will donate $1 directly to Wenatchee Outdoors. It is a fantastic way to enjoy a local favorite while contributing to the community resources, maps, and advocacy that keep us all moving through the beautiful terrain of North Central Washington.

To kick off this collaboration, we invite you to join us this Wednesday for "Trail Tales," an open-mic storytelling night dedicated to our shared outdoor adventures. Whether you have a legendary story of being humbled by the Enchantments, a hilarious account of a gear failure, or a memory of a perfect morning in the North Cascades, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to grab the mic for a five-minute highlight, share a drink with fellow hikers and bikers, and vote for your favorite story of the night. (Storytelling encouraged yet optional)

This gathering is about more than just swapping post-run reports; it’s about turning our collective experiences into "trail magic" for WenOut. Every dollar raised during the evening goes right back into supporting the trails you love. Come ready to toast to the upcoming season, connect with the outdoor community, and share the stories that make our region so special.

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Calling all young explorers! WenOut Kids Thursda

Calling all young explorers!

WenOut Kids Thursdays began March 26th. Join us for hiking, biking, birding, and more through May 28th.

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☀️ Sun, Skies, and Soaring Eagles! 🦅

What a perfect start to our first WenOut Kids Thursday! We couldn’t have asked for a better day at the Horan Natural Area—crystal blue skies and not a breath of wind.

Our group took a scenic hike out to the eagle’s nest, using the walk to dive into the amazing world of local wildlife that calls Horan home. The highlight? On our way back to Confluence Park, we were treated to a spectacular show: two bald eagles circling directly overhead! One even gave us a grand finale by landing right in the nest as we watched.

Seeing these majestic birds in action is what WenOut Kids is all about—getting outside, learning, and connecting with the nature right in our backyard.

Missed this one? Don’t worry! We have more outdoor adventures planned for the kiddos.

📅 Check out the full schedule and sign up for future Kids Thursdays here: https://wenatcheeoutdoors.org/series/wenout-kids-thursdays/

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After the snow melts and the trails dry out, it wo

After the snow melts and the trails dry out, it won’t be long before our favorite routes start opening up again. Looking forward to getting back out in the hills! Nothing better than fresh air, big views, and time spent outside! What trails are you most looking forward to this season???

Pictures from @angelatravels11 showing the impact

Pictures from @angelatravels11 showing the impact of the storm. Trees down, recording breaking flooding, and clean up at WRI.

In case you missed it, Post-Storm Update: Recovery and Resilience in Leavenworth is up on wenatcheeoutdoors.org addressing some of the impacts, concerns, and how you can help.

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