Wenatchee Outdoors

Leavenworth Mountain Film Festival
2019-04-05 17:30 - 2019-04-06 20:30 UTC
Showcasing the best recent short films with a focus on outdoor pursuits and the natural world. Come see these great films and intermission performances while enjoying your beverage of choice. Also, dress to the nines and swagger with grace down the red carpet after hitching a free ride in our own LFF limousine!
For more information click here.

Intro to Backpacking!
2019-04-03 18:00 - 20:00
Backpacking is one of the most immersive outdoor experiences. It combines hiking and camping to create a self-sustaining wilderness adventure. It may seem daunting at first, but with the proper gear and planning, backpacking can be for anyone.
To help with the planning process, Arlberg Sports is hosting an evening with Osprey Packs and Summit Sales NW to provide some insight on how to get started backpacking, ensuring a safe and positive experience.
Topics to be covered:
-How to plan out your backpacking gear list
-How to pack your pack and pack maintenance
-Other tips and tricks
All participants will go home with a free Osprey Ultralight stuff sack, a key piece of equipment to organize your gear on the trail.
There will also be a silent auction benefiting Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. It’s a great chance to bid on some great outdoor gear from brands like The Landmark Project, MSR and Therm-A-Rest.
“No matter the trail, the terrain or duration, Osprey is the Common Path that links all adventure”
Event is free and refreshments will be provided.
Doors open: 6:00pm
Presentation starts: 6:15pm

Fly Tying Class
2019-04-02 18:00 - 20:30, 2019-03-26 18:00 - 20:30, 2019-03-19 18:00 - 20:30, 2019-03-12 18:00 - 20:30
Fly Tying Classes
Wenatchee River Institute
Tuesdays March 12-April 9
6-8:30pm
$60 regular, $48 WRI member
Join Wenatchee River Institute, Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited for five nights of tying flies specifically for catching fish in local waters! All fly tying equipment provided for the class. Go home with 1-3 flies each night!
Don’t worry if you miss a class!
Limit of 12 participants!

Sustainability: What You Can Do!
2019-04-01 18:30 - 20:00
Wenatchee River Institute Presents-Sustainability: What You Can Do
Methow Recycles comes to Leavenworth
The First of Four Classes to help us learn how we can make a difference in this world!
Presenter: Miles Milliken from Methow Recycles
Doors open at 6:30 for no-host refreshments, talk starts at 7
Admission: Suggested donation $2
Most of us recycle, but there is much we do not know about what happens with it when the truck takes it away. Did we put the right items in our bin? Were our items clean enough?
Non-profit Methow Recycles was envisioned by a group of individuals who imagined a community with easier and more comprehensive access to recycling. Miles, operations manager, will talk about the “hidden” realities of recycling and how to improve that process from home, all of us becoming more responsible with our waste!
The first of a series, there will be more about sustainability, reducing waste in our day to day lives, plastic pollution and making our own shampoo, selected Mondays until July!

Contact Info
Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181

SAS Snowshoe Hike
2019-03-31 11:30 - 13:00
SAS (Sisters in Action Sports) Ambassador, Courtney Feeney, will be leading a low-key snowshoe hike at Leavenworth Ski Hill in Leavenworth, WA.
This is a girls/women’s only hike. All sisters all ages welcome.
Bring your own gear. Please make sure you have the appropriate layers, outwear, gloves, hat, waterproof shoes/snowshoes/micro spikes, poles, etc. Depending on conditions, snowshoes may not be needed. Bring snacks and hydration. No alcohol please.
Let’s socialize while we exercise! Meet new people and spend quality time in nature. It might even be warm out. Easy trail to a scenic view of the valley. Nature photography encouraged.
Meet at the Leavenworth Ski Hill parking lot between 11:15am-11:30am.
Trail Difficulty: 1.8 miles, Easy (we will be hiking “4 the Boyz Memorial Trail”)
For questions, contact Courtney Feeney at courtneyf@sistersinactionsports.org.

Trails in Motion Film Festival
2019-03-29 19:00 - 21:00
Trails in Motion Film Festival

The Trails In Motion International Film Festival brings the world’s finest trail-running and ultra-running films to Wenatchee on March 29 as part of its 2018 world tour.
Hosted by RunWenatchee and presented by Visit Wenatchee, the event features eight short films. Overall running time is 1 hour and 50 minutes. There will also be a raffle benefiting Wenatchee Valley TREAD, a mini-expo before the films are screened, and beer, wine & other refreshments.
Location: Numerica Performing Arts Center
Start time: 7 p.m. Mar. 29, 2018
Online registration: Click here!
E-mail: runwenatchee@gmail.com or info@runwenatchee.com
Phone: (509) 387-0051 or (509) 630-2090

SAS-Climb Night
2019-03-27 19:00 - 21:00
SAS (Sisters in Action Sports) Monthly Climb Night’s at Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee, are an all ages and abilities opportunity for those ladies (or as we say “sisters”) that want to get into climbing OR progress their climbing!
Our motto… you can climb with us! This is not a closed group. All welcome. These are open arm welcoming fun nights to meet other active sisters and get the support you need to try something new at whatever level you are at. This is NOT just for beginners. We have volunteer belayers to belay participants throughout the night.
SAS WAIVER required at sign-in (even if you signed on at prior event)
Use link to complete RRG Waiver ahead of time to save time: https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/riverfrontrock/1d069917-244e-405b-aa86-2b1e38c87858
SAS Climb Night Details:
Gym Fee = $12 (includes 3 raffle tickets)
RRG Members = Free (includes 1 raffle ticket)
Rentals = Included
25% off at CAFÉ
Check-In: 6pm
Raffle: 6:45pm on second floor
Climb: 7pm- 9pm (or later… RRG stays open until 10:30pm)
Sisters in Action Sports is a non-profit designed to empower, encourage and inspire females through action sports. This event is offered the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Arctic Solitaire
2019-03-27 18:30 - 20:30
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
6:30 pm 8:30 pm

Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division St., Leavenworth

Wenatchee River Institute Presents-Arctic Solitaire
Join adventure traveler, photographer, author and “barfly in training, Paul Soaders on a hilarious and evocative ride of misadventures in the Arctic. In his book Arctic Solitaire, Souders shares exploits across four summers, thousands of miles of a vast inland sea, and the unpredictable Arctic wilderness—while offering an insightful look at what compels a person to embark on adventure. His accompanying images of the landscape, people, and wildlife of the remote Hudson Bay region are, in a word, stunning.
It was all for a picture, Soaders dreamed of photographing the Arctic’s most iconic animal, the polar bear, in its natural habitat. It was a seemingly simple plan: Haul a 22-foot fishing boat northeast a few thousand miles, launch, and shoot the perfect polar bear photo. After an inauspicious start and endless days spent driving to the end of northern Canada’s road system, he struggled along for weeks, grounding on rocks, hiding from storms, and stopping in isolated Inuit villages until finally, he found the ice and the world was transformed. The ice had brought hundreds of walrus into the bay and dozens of polar bears arrived to hunt and feed. For a few magical days, he was surrounded by incredible wildlife photo ops . He was hooked… and you will be, too!

Chumstick Wildfire Stewardship Coalition
2019-03-27 18:00 - 20:00
Science on Tap! Chumstick Wildfire Stewardship Coalition
Wenatchee Valley Brewery
3/27/2019
6pm
Free-but donations are welcome.
Join Wenatchee River Institute and Corrine Hoffman from CWSC at Wenatchee Valley Brewing Company for Science on Tap!
Our region is dealing with giant wildfires of unprecedented size yearly. Smoke fills our air in the summertime, making enjoying the outdoors hazardous – even if you don’t happen to be near a fire. Corrine has an exciting hands-on demonstration, with real fire!, looking at healthy versus catastrophic fires and how management has changed the landscape! We are entering a new era of forest management- no longer are we managing for timber outputs alone, but working together to reduce wildfires on the land for the good of all.

False Promises: The Lost Land of the Wenatchi
2019-03-24 16:00 - 18:30
Sunday, March 24, 2019
4:00 pm 6:30 pm

Red Barn

Wenatchee River Institute Presents-False Promises: The Lost Land of the Wenatchi
Doors open 4pm for no-host bar and social half hour, meet with the Wenatchi tribal members! Admission is free, $5 donation suggested at door!
First come, first seated for this event! Carrying capacity for our Red Barn is 90 people.
Please join us for a showing of “False Promises: the Lost Land of the Wenatchi” Tribal members will be present for questions & answers following the movie, as well as Richard Hart, a tribal historian who put in a lot of the work to make this movie.
After 150 years of failed attempts to regain the treaty rights promised to them by the United States Government, the Wenatchi people of the Colville Indian Reservation, are now taking their case to the public for support. The screening is for the Wenatchi to educate and inform local audiences about their plight.

Contact Info
Rachel Bishop
rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181 x5

Dummy Downhill at Mission Ridge
2019-03-23 16:00 - 18:00
Banner Bank presents Mission Ridge’s most popular event back for its 19th season! Participants use their creativity to design, build and launch their dummies off a massive jump. Prizes given in multiple categories such as Longest Launch, Most Creative, Most Likely to Survive, Judge’s Choice, and Best Carnage.
-RULES-

Must have human or animal characteristics.
Must be at least 36″ tall.
Must be on a snowboard or skis – no sleds.
Must weigh no more than 100 lbs.
No motorization or explosives allowed.
Teams are responsible for clean up of all dummy parts.
Entry Fee (Helps cover the costs of your Dummy Downhill t-shirt and event setup)

-PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES-

Youth Category – $10
Primetime – $10
Adult Category – $20
Corporate Category – $20
Employee Category – $20
Alumni Category – $20 (entering a dummy that has previously won in the Adult or Youth Category)
Each entry will receive 1 t-shirt, additional shirts are available for purchase for $15 each.

-AWARDS- (all categories are eligible for these awards)
Grand Prize: Longest Launch
Other Prize Categories: Most Creative, Most Likely to Survive, Judge’s Choice, Best Carnage.

Trail Maintenance at Jacobson Preserve!
2019-03-23 09:00 - 13:30
Date
Sat, 03/23/2019

Time
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

SIGN-UP ONLINE HERE!

Join the Chelan Douglas Land Trust at Jacobson Preserve to perform annual trail maintenance. This work will be light to moderate and involve hiking up to 3 miles and using hand tools such as loppers, hoes and McLeods along the way.
The Land Trust will provide trail maintenance instruction, snacks, water to refill your own bottle, gloves and tools. Please bring a water bottle, and wear clothing you can get dirty, including sturdy, closed-toe shoes. If you have dietary restrictions, we recommend bringing your own snacks. We will meet at the Jacobson trailhead at 9 am and be done by 1:30 pm.
Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount and provide you with details for the work party as the date approaches.
*All work parties are weather and conditions dependent. Canceled work parties will be rescheduled if possible.
Questions? Please contact Olivia Schilling, Stewardship & Trails Assistant: olivia@cdlandtrust.org, 509-667-9708.

WenatcheeOutdoors Day!
2019-03-22
Today is WenatcheeOutdoors day! This is the Friday closest to the spring equinox which was March 20th this year. We at WenatcheeOutdoors celebrate by getting outside this Friday and playing hookie while having fun in the great outdoors. We invite you to do the same.
Please read this article for more information on how WenatcheeOutdoors day got started!

Invaders in our Foothills: Help Stop the Weeds
2019-03-20 17:30 - 19:30
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Date
Wed, 03/20/2019

Time
5:30-7:30pm

Location
Wenatchee Public Library

FREE and open to all!
What do scentless mayweed, yellow star thistle, and jointed goatgrass all have in common? All are noxious weeds we don’t want to find in our Wenatchee Foothills! CDLT is recruiting trail users to help us locate new populations of troublesome weeds so we can eliminate them before they spread. Find out how to identify the 15 most noxious weeds that threaten our shrub-steppe plant communities – especially after wildfire. The Land Trust has teamed up with Chelan County Weed Board to offer a training workshop for the community. Weed Board Field Supervisor and Botanist Julie Sanderson will teach field identification tips for a list of 15 “most wanted” invasive species. Participants will be provided with pocket guides and an invitation to be on the lookout for these invaders while hiking in the Wenatchee Foothills – and what to do about them.
Take home a free weed I.D. booklet!
RSVP appreciated: susan@cdlandtrust.org

The Trouble With Wolves
2019-03-19 19:00 - 21:00
The Trouble With Wolves
Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
March 19th, 7pm-9pm

Death threats, court battles, and an iconic endangered species in the middle. The Trouble With Wolves takes an up close look at the most heated and controversial wildlife conservation debate of our time. The film aims to find out whether coexistence is really possible by hearing from the people directly involved. The film captures the controversy, as ranchers and ecologists square off with wolves caught in the middle.

This free family-friendly event features a no-host bar and free popcorn.

St. Paddy's Day Dinner at Mission Ridge!
2019-03-17 17:00 - 19:30
You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy this unique dinner at the Midway Lodge. Guests will enjoy a unique dining experience at Midway for a proper Irish feast and beer tasting. After the festivities, guests will enjoy a night ski or hike/snowshoe down Mimi.
Menu
Choice of pulled pork shepherds pie or corned beef and cabbage with a Caesar salad and bread pudding for dessert.
Price
$40 plus tax per person includes a chair lift ride to Midway then either ski or hike down at the end of the night. No drinks included (except the tasting).
Reservations
Reservations are required. Please email lharasek@missionridge.com to reserve your seats.
Check-in between 5 – 5:30 PM. The chairlift will run for people signed up for this event only until 5:45 PM and passengers may only go up once.

Hike for Your Health
2019-03-16 09:00 - 11:00
Date
Sat, 03/16/2019

Time
9 AM – 11 AM

Location
Dry Gulch

Register for the Hiking Challenge Here!

The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and Columbia Valley Community Health invite you to hike for your health!
Join us for the 2019 Hike for Health Series. Improve your health, be part of a team, take home prizes and be entered to win one of many grand prizes at the end of the hiking season.
How to participate in the Hike for Health Series:

Participate as an individual or as part of a team (5-10 people).
Complete as many hikes as you can between March and October 2019 by doing one of the following.

EITHER:

Join the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and CVCH on the third Saturday of the month at a designated trailhead (schedule and more information will be emailed to you once you sign up),

OR

Do the hike on your own and post a picture of yourself on the trail on social media with the hashtag #2019hikeforhealth

At the Third Saturday hikes, you will receive a small prize as well as a raffle ticket when you check in. Use the raffle ticket to enter to win grand prizes in October. After you check in, join us for a guided hike at the beginning of the check-in time (9:15 AM most months; 7:15 AM in July) OR enjoy the hike on your own.

If part of a team, each team member present gets an EXTRA raffle ticket if at least five team members show up to a Third Saturday hike. Encourage your team mates to participate to have a better chance to win one of the grand prizes.
If you did your hike on your own that week, we will complete a pick up your raffle ticket at the next Third Saturday Hike.

If you have questions or for more information, contact the CVCH Outreach Department at (509) 662-6000 ex. 1090.

Trail Maintenance at Castle Rock
2019-03-14 15:00 - 17:30
Date
Thu, 03/14/2019

Time
3:00 – 5:30 PM

SIGN-UP ONLINE HERE!

Join CDLT at Castle Rock to perform annual maintenance on the Castle Rock trail system, and any existing trail infrastructure (trail closure barriers, fences, rock steps). This work will be light to moderate and involve hiking up to 2 miles and using hand tools such as hoes and McLeods along the way.
The Land Trust will provide trail maintenance instruction, snacks, water to refill your own bottle, gloves and tools. Please bring a water bottle, and wear clothing you can get dirty, including sturdy, closed-toe shoes. If you have dietary restrictions, we recommend bringing your own snacks. We will meet at the Castle Rock trailhead at 3 pm and be done by 5:30 pm.
Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount and provide you with details for the work party as the date approaches.
*All work parties are weather and conditions dependent. Canceled work parties will be rescheduled if possible.
Questions? Please contact Olivia Schilling, Stewardship & Trails Assistant: olivia@cdlandtrust.org, 509-667-9708.

The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers & Why They Matter
2019-03-13 18:30 - 20:30
Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn Speaker Event | 347 Division St., Leavenworth
Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager, The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter
Wednesday, March 13th | Admission by donation | All ages welcome
Doors open at 6:30PM for community social, presentation at 7PM
www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.org | (509)548-0181 x4
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The Wenatchee River Institute welcomes award-winning environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb in the Red Barn Wed., Mar. 13th, doors open at 6:30PM for community social with presentation beginning at 7PM. Goldfarb will read from his book, The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter. We will learn that our modern idea of a functional, healthy landscape is misguided, distorted by the fur trade that trapped millions of beavers from North America’s lakes and rivers, decimating their populations. Indeed, by the early 1900s beavers had been extirpated from many of their historic habitats.
The consequences of losing beavers were profound: streams eroded, wetlands dried, and many species, from salmon to swans, lost vital habitat. Today, a growing coalition of Beaver Believers –scientists, ranchers, and passionate citizens– recognizes that ecosystems with beavers are far healthier than those without. From the Nevada deserts to the Scottish Highlands, Beaver Believers are hard at work restoring these industrious ecosystem engineers to their former haunts.
Beavers are considered a keystone species, as their protection helps to enable all other members of the same biological community to thrive. Goldfarb describes beavers as ecological and hydrological Swiss Army knives, in the right circumstances capable of tackling many landscape problems, from flood mitigation and water quality improvement, to increasing water for agriculture and salmon runs.
Eager is a powerful story about one of the world’s most influential species, including how North America was colonized, drastically changing landscapes over the centuries, and how beavers can help us fight drought, flooding, wildfire, extinction, and the ravages of climate change. Ultimately, it is about how we can learn to coexist, harmoniously and beneficially, with our fellow travelers on this planet.
“One of the things I most love about beavers is the passion they inspire. As I’ve traveled around the country talking about Eager, I’ve heard countless beaver stories –and opinions– from readers who have lived alongside these fascinating, vital, occasionally challenging rodents. I’m excited to share my own stories,” said Goldfarb.
In addition to writing about wildlife, Goldfarb has chased endangered woodpeckers through military base war games, withstood a Yellowstone grizzly bear’s bluff charge, tagged sea turtles, radio-tracked bats, and hand-lined sharks.
Winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award, Goldfarb writes about wildlife conservation, marine science, and public lands management. He is also an accomplished fiction writer. His work has been featured in Science, Mother Jones, Audubon Magazine, The Guardian, High Country News, Modern Farmer, Orion, World Wildlife Magazine, Scientific American, Yale Environment 360, and many others. He holds a Master of Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and is a 2018 North American Congress for Conservation Biology journalist fellow.

Wasted! The Story of Food Waste
2019-03-05 19:00 - 21:00
WASTED! The Story of Food Waste
March 5, 2019 @ 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
WASTED! The Story of Food Waste aims to change the way people buy, cook, recycle, and eat food. Through the eyes of chef-heroes like Bourdain, Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, and Danny Bowien, audiences will see how the world’s most influential chefs make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people consider scraps into incredible dishes that create a more secure food system. Exposes that criminality of food waste and how it’s directly contributing to climate change and shows us how each of us can make small changes.

Water!
2019-03-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-02-26 18:00 - 20:00
Wenatchee River Institute Scientist Speaker Series, Water!
Tuesdays, February 12 through March 5, 6 pm – 8 pm at Milepost 111 Brewing Co. in Cashmere, WA
Water availability is critical to our survival and livelihoods, yet must also be equitably balanced with the needs for environmental health and sustainability. Because the Wenatchee Valley population is growing rapidly, additional demands are thrust upon both human and natural systems; the adequate and timely supply of water is critical to our collective future.
Tuesdays beginning February 12 through March 5, the Wenatchee River Institute’s four-part Scientist Speaker Series, Water! explores the multitude of complexities facing water managers and scientists, as well as people living in the Wenatchee Valley and the Columbia River watershed. Four speakers will dive deep into the beaver relocation project, efforts to improve instream flow, and the current trends of salmon and steelhead populations.
February 12th – Robert Parrish, US Fish and Wildlife, the Wenatchee Valley Beaver Project
February 19th – Jason Lundgren, Cascade Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group , the history of salmon and their decline in the Columbia River
February 26th – Jeremy Cram, WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, new and emerging fish population trends in the Wenatchee River
March 5th – Aaron Penvose, Trout Unlimited, water use in the Wenatchee Valley and TU’s regional efforts to improve instream flow
Tickets include complete series and a verity of appetizers: $100-regular ticket and $80-WRI supporter ticket. Contact WRI to find out how to become a supporter. Please register no later than February 5th by visiting wenatcheeriverinstitute.org / Community Experiences / Workshops / Scientist Speaker Series: Water! Questions? Call (509)548-0181 x5 or email rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

Wild Ideas!
2019-03-01 17:30 - 19:00
Date
Fri, 03/01/2019

Time
5:30-7:00 pm

Location
Pybus Event Center

Catch up with friends and meet new people interested in our land, water and trails. Please join us for Wild Ideas, a fun, free event at Pybus Event Center featuring:

Beer & wine available for purchase ($5 cash only),
complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and finger foods provided by CDLT, Pybus vendors, and Land Trust members,
three short, inspiring 5-minute talks that give you a taste about interesting topics. This year…

Chew on This: Ecosystem Restoration with Beavers,
Introducing the Amazing White-headed Woodpecker,
Team Naturaleza: Bringing People & Nature Together.

After a beverage, snacks and some good conversation, we’ll hear three short, fun, 5-minute talks on our land and water. Then, you’ll hear from Land Trust Executive Director Curt Soper about some exciting projects coming up in 2019.
Whether you’re a long-time Land Trust member or just want to hear more, join us for Wild Ideas. Afterwards, grab dinner in Pybus Market and check out the Friday night music!
RSVPs appreciated but not required. RSVP either online or by calling (509) 667-9708.
Finger foods to share welcome! Sign up here, or contact Hillary for details at (509) 667-9708 or hillary@cdlandtrust.org.

Free Snowshoe Stroll!
2019-02-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-02-21 10:00 - 12:00
Thursdays January-February 2019 10am-12pm
Join area naturalist guides for a FREE snowshoe stroll along the river front trail in Leavenworth, WA! Even though we are within close proximity to the bustling downtown area, you will still have the feeling of being in the wilderness along our beautiful river.
All ages welcome! Snowshoes provided!
Drop-ins welcome. Reservations appreciated and required for groups of 8+.
For reservations, call 509-548-0181 x5
link to website: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/event-calendar.html/calendar/2019/1
Contact info: Rachel Bishop, rbishop@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, 509-548-0181 x5

Wolves: Beyond Myths & Fantasies
2019-02-27 18:30 - 20:30
Wolves: Beyond Myths and Fantasies, a journey of facts and feelings.
In Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn on Weds., Feb. 27th, Wyoming author and naturalist Rick Lamplugh explores wolves beyond the myths and fantasies that often dictate how these essential predators are both treated and mistreated. In his presentation, Lamplugh’s uses readings from his bestselling books, as well as original music, videos, and photography.
Doors will open at 6:30PM for community social, with the one-hour presentation beginning around 7PM. There will be time afterward for Q&A, and book sales and signing.
“Wolves carry more baggage than any other wild animal I know. Sometimes the baggage is negative, like the stereotypes perpetuated by children’s stories such as the Three Little Pigs. Sometimes the baggage is positive, like how wolves single-handedly save the ecosystems in which they’re allowed to survive. Somewhere between those extremes rests reality. My goal is to explore the impact of wolves with a more balanced perspective,” comments Lamplugh.
For three winters, Lamplugh and his wife volunteered while living deep in the heart of Yellowstone. It is from these experiences that in 2013 he published, In the Temple of Wolves: A Winter’s Immersion in Wild Yellowstone and in 2017, Deep into Yellowstone: A Year’s Immersion in Grandeur and Controversy.
Living in Gardiner, MT at Yellowstone’s northern entrance, Lamplugh writes to protect wildlife and wild lands. “As a naturalist, Rick knows his biology and weaves into the narrative important emerging science; the wolf figures large in this wild world, exemplifying top-down ecological cascades. Rick describes the stark beauty and treacherous cruelty of nature with an honest voice that leaves no detail unsaid, be it exquisite or morbid. It’s not only the outer struggles in nature that are revealed in Rick’s writing, but also inner battles with his own human nature.” Professor and author, William J. Ripple, PhD.
Lamplugh’s stories have appeared in Yellowstone Reports and the literary journals Composite Arts Magazine, Gold Man Review, Phoebe, Soundings Review, and Feathered Flounder. He is a Jim Stone Grand Prize for Non-Fiction winner.
347 Division St. in Leavenworth | www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.org | (509)548-0181

Snowshoe Hike At Lake Wenatchee!
2019-02-24 13:00 - 15:00
Washington State Parks invites the public to participate in family-friendly, guided snowshoe hikes this winter at Lake Wenatchee State Park, just 25 east of Stevens Pass.
Snowshoe hikes start promptly at 1:00 p.m.
on the following dates:

Jan. 1, 6, 12, 21, 26

Feb. 2, 10, 16, 24

Meet at the North Reservation Booth in the
North Park:
21588 State Route 207
Leavenworth, WA 98826
When: Snowshoers should arrive early enough to prepare for the 1:00 p.m. departure, including obtaining snowshoe rentals if arranged ahead of time.
What: This is a fantastic hike for first-timers in snowshoes, or hikers looking for a mellow adventure through a frosty winter wonderland! The hike is easy-moderate with varying views, plenty of opportunities for snowball fights and memorable photos.
Length: Hike duration is dependent upon hiker preference: the shortest options is a 1.4 mile route, the longest option is a 2.4+ mile loop. As a group, we will stop at a designated intersection in order to orient those choosing the longer route, while Park Staff will continue leading the shorter route. Each hike will take a halfway break at the North Beach for a group photo and chance to grab a snack and explore around.
Bring: layered clothing, snowshoes, poles, boots, snacks, water and an adventurous spirit!
For more information about the snowshoe hikes, call 509-763-3101.
All hikes are subject to cancelation due to inclement weather, road access or trail concerns. Please call the park after 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hike for status updates.
A limited number of snowshoes are available to rent, please call ahead of time to reserve a pair.
Parking permits, passes required:

Daily Sno-Park Permit and Discover Pass

OR

Seasonal Sno-Park Permit and Groomed Trail Sticker
