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Guided Snowshoe Hike at Squilchuck State Park January 1, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Kick off the New Year with a guided snowshoe hike! Enjoy a winter wonderland just up the hill from town as park staff guide you through wandering trails and magical forested views! Learn a little bit about the history of the park and some of the flora and fauna within! Vehicles suitable for winter driving are recommended to access Squilchuck in snowy conditions.

Kick off the New Year with a FIRST DAY HIKE! Join volunteers and park staff for a brisk snowshoe hike around our frosty winter wonderland as we ring in the New Year in the great outdoors! This is a fantastic hike for first-timers in snowshoes or adults with children. The hike is easy with varying views, plenty of opportunities for snowball fights and memorable photos! A limited number of snowshoes are available to rent, please call ahead to reserve a […]

Leavenworth Waterfront Park Trail Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River institute Leavenworth– Every Thursday in January and February from 10am to 12noon, local naturalist guides will lead free snowshoe strolls on the Waterfront Park Trail along the beautiful Wenatchee River. Enjoy the feeling of being in the wilderness while remaining in close proximity to the bustling downtown area. “These strolls are all about giving people a chance to try snowshoeing for the first time or to just come out and enjoy […]

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River Institute Begin the year 2020 with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) area naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek, learning about native wildlife and ecology along the way. All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided. “Snowshoeing is a great way to spend time outdoors and stay moving during winter months, noticing things you often […]

Where: Community Cultural Center of Tonasket, 411 S. Western Ave When: Friday, January 3, 2020 • 5:15 - Dinner by Joyful Thai, benefitting the CCC • 6:30 - Presentation by Dana Visalli Cost: Presentation is free; dinner is $12 per plate; desserts by donation (benefit for the CCC) Menu: Garlic Chicken or Veggie Stir Fry, Pork Pad Woon Sen or Vegetarian Green Curry, Steamed Jasmine Rice and Chicken or Veggie Egg Roll. Big History ~ the evolutionary story of the […]

Mission Ridge Yeti "Release" & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Location: At the top of the Liberator Express at Mission Ridge Resort Join the creators and artists behind NCW’s newest mythological art installation for a Wenatchee Valley Chamber hosted ribbon cutting on Saturday, January 4th, 2020. The towering 11ft metal sculpture, known affectionately as “The Yeti” will be officially introduced to the public and “released” to the wild at its new semi-permanent home near the top of the Liberator Express at Mission […]

Join us every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking points about the park and views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face, and South Beach. When: 1 Pm Where: North Entrance by the reservation booth, which […]

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River Institute Begin the year 2020 with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) area naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek, learning about native wildlife and ecology along the way. All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided. “Snowshoeing is a great way to spend time outdoors and stay moving during winter months, noticing things you often […]

Adult STEM Night with Wenatchee River Institute and North Central Regional Library On Tue., Jan. 7, 2020, come out to Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth, for hands-on experiences with virtual reality, robotics, and lasers! Immerse yourself and dance your way through a virtual 3D world. Learn how to program North Central Regional Library's (NCRL) newest Sphero RVR robot, inspired by students and educators. The NCRL STEM department –science, technology, engineering and math– will partner with […]

Leavenworth Waterfront Park Trail Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River institute Leavenworth– Every Thursday in January and February from 10am to 12noon, local naturalist guides will lead free snowshoe strolls on the Waterfront Park Trail along the beautiful Wenatchee River. Enjoy the feeling of being in the wilderness while remaining in close proximity to the bustling downtown area. “These strolls are all about giving people a chance to try snowshoeing for the first time or to just come out and enjoy […]

I feel the need, the need for speed! Thursday Night Drags are back, are you ready for the action? Grab 4 - 7 of your favorite skier or boarder friends for this fun race series event. Format is Head to Head Dual GS RACING Register Now How It works 4 person teams, with up to 3 additional racers for alternates Participants can race on skis or a snowboard Race venue is Elip Skill levels from intermediate to expert are welcome […]

Come down to Pybus Market on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 11am to 2pm and have some fun and RUN! There will be a 5K and a 1K for kids. Sponsored by Wenatchee Valley Sports and Washington Trust Bank. Wenatchee Track & Field is hosting the 8th Annual Bundle Up Run 5k Run/Walk and 1k Kids Race on January 11th, 2020 at 11:00 at the Pybus Public Market in downtown Wenatchee.  This is being held in conjunction with the Wenatchee […]

Join Lake Wenatchee State Park staff every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking points about the park and views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face, and South Beach. When: 1 Pm Where: North Entrance by […]

Saturdays are all about live music up at Mission Ridge. Whether you ski under the lights or come up just for a rockin show, Mission Ridge is the place to be! All the excitement goes down inside the Hampton Lodge and can be enjoyed from either the Chair 5 Pub or the KaWham Cafe. Dinner and drink specials will keep you fueled up and dancing the night away! The Mission Ridge Mountain Music Series is an all ages event. About […]

Nature’s Secret Pantry with Langdon Cook and Wenatchee River Institute Nature’s secret pantry offers highly sought after and tasty wild ingredients for the table. Learn more about The Wild Foods of Spring from award-winning author, instructor and lecturer Langdon Cook on Tue., Jan. 14, 7-8:30PM in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. Take a slideshow tour of local mountains and forests with Cook, a true culinary adventurer. This patch-to-plate exploration of foraged foods, from their wild […]

Join us January 15 for a candid conversation with Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Wolf Specialist Benjamin Maletzke. He will be discussing the history of wolves, their ecology and their status as they recolonize the state of Washington. The Wenatchee World holds the Forum at Pybus as a community journalism project to engage and inform the public in the news gathering process. We hold this event on a regular basis in the LocalTel Event Center inside Pybus Public Market. […]

Join us at Leavenworth's gorgeous Icicle Ridge Winery for an evening of fun! When: Wednesday, January 15th, 5:30-7:30 pm Cost: $30 A relaxing and fun night to learn to paint step by step alongside your friends! All supplies provided for you to complete your own Winter Swirly Sky! Acrylic painting on 11x14 canvas. No experience necessary! Wine available for purchase. Aprons will be provided but clothing for painting in is suggested. Pre register: www.sipandpaint.org Icicle Ridge Winery location: 8977 North […]

Leavenworth Waterfront Park Trail Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River institute Leavenworth– Every Thursday in January and February from 10am to 12noon, local naturalist guides will lead free snowshoe strolls on the Waterfront Park Trail along the beautiful Wenatchee River. Enjoy the feeling of being in the wilderness while remaining in close proximity to the bustling downtown area. “These strolls are all about giving people a chance to try snowshoeing for the first time or to just come out and enjoy […]

DIY Shampoo and Conditioner Bars with Wenatchee River Institute and The Bubblery’s Shawna Lassen Date: Jan. 16, 6-7:30pm Leavenworth– When looking for ways to reduce plastic waste and shrink your carbon footprint, making your own shampoo and conditioner bars is one more step toward that goal. On Thur., Jan. 16, 6-7:30pm, Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) and The Bubblery, a soap company in Leavenworth, will offer a class on making your own bars without of the use of plastic containers and […]

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River Institute Begin the year 2020 with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) area naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek, learning about native wildlife and ecology along the way. All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided. “Snowshoeing is a great way to spend time outdoors and stay moving during winter months, noticing things you often […]

Hosted by Plain Valley Adventure Women Come learn the basics of classic skiing with us! Classic Clinic The Goals for this Classic Ski Clinic are: - Know what it means to glide - Know how to stop - Know how to get up when you fall - Know how to use poles www.skiplain.com/pvaw/winter $30.00 (Trail Pass and gear not included) We will meet at the Beaver Creek Trailhead of Plain Valley Ski Trails. Plain Valley Ski Trails 18636 Beaver Valley […]

Join Lake Wenatchee State Park staff every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking points about the park and views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face, and South Beach. When: 1 Pm Where: North Entrance by […]

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River Institute Begin the year 2020 with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) area naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek, learning about native wildlife and ecology along the way. All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided. “Snowshoeing is a great way to spend time outdoors and stay moving during winter months, noticing things you often […]

Come learn the basics of skate skiing with us! Hosted by Plain Valley Adventure Women Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 10 AM – 12 PM Plain Valley Ski Trails 18636 Beaver Valley Road Leavenworth, WA 98826 The Goals for this Skate Ski Clinic are: - Know what it means to Skate Ski - Learn the basics of the V1 technique - Know how to stop - Know how to get up when you fall - Know how to use poles www.skiplain.com/pvaw/winter […]

Snowshoe Demo Hosted by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill When: 1/19/20 Time: 10am-1pm Looking for a winter activity that doesn't require a big investment in equipment, instruction and practice...like skiing? Then come on out and discover the fast growing winter sport of snowshoeing. If you can walk, you can snowshoe. You can checkout snowshoes from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Maximum groups size is 6 people. 30 minute demo session. Enjoy a special snowshoe trail at […]

Leavenworth Waterfront Park Trail Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River institute Leavenworth– Every Thursday in January and February from 10am to 12noon, local naturalist guides will lead free snowshoe strolls on the Waterfront Park Trail along the beautiful Wenatchee River. Enjoy the feeling of being in the wilderness while remaining in close proximity to the bustling downtown area. “These strolls are all about giving people a chance to try snowshoeing for the first time or to just come out and enjoy […]

United by Water, film by the Upper Columbia United Tribes showing in the Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT) is proud to present their film United by Water on Thur., Jan. 23, in the Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. United by Water follows the first tribal canoe journey to, and gathering in, Kettle Falls, WA since the Ceremony of Tears in 1940, when tribes throughout the Northwest gathered to mourn the […]

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River Institute Begin the year 2020 with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) area naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek, learning about native wildlife and ecology along the way. All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided. “Snowshoeing is a great way to spend time outdoors and stay moving during winter months, noticing things you often […]

Planetarium and Moonlight Snowshoe Stroll Extravaganza at Wenatchee River Institute On Fri., Jan. 24, the evening begins in Wenatchee River Institute’s (WRI) domed planetarium. Travel through space and time by visiting the stars from season to season, rewinding and fast-forwarding, as well as viewing the stars as they appear real time in the night sky above. Then travel outdoors through the soft moonlight on a guided snowshoe stroll, identifying the winter constellations viewed earlier from the planetarium. “After leaving the […]

We are inviting the Public to use our Ice Wall again this winter!! Saturday Jan. 25th 10am-5pm Stonewater Ranch 19537 Chiwawa Loop Rd, Leavenworth, Washington 98826 This opportunity is for everyone! Whether you are just looking for an opportunity to check this adventure off your bucket list, or a seasoned climber looking for a place to get some laps in, we would love to have you. -Open 6 Saturdays from Jan 25th - Feb 29th -Schedule: 10-12am 12:30-2:30pm 3-5pm -Donation […]

Hosted by Chelan Douglas Land Trust and Wenatchee Parks and Recreation This is you and your family's chance to try out one of winter’s most popular activities: snowshoeing! We'll learn the basics of walking with snowshoes on, the go on an easy snowshoe walk. We'll stop and read a snow-themed book and learn about winter animals. Then we'll enjoy hot chocolate back at our cars. Adults: $8.00/$8.50 (City of Wenatchee resident/non-resident) Children: 12 & under $5.25/$6.00 (Resident/Non-Resident) Snowshoes are provided […]

Join Lake Wenatchee State Park staff every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking points about the park and views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face, and South Beach. When: 1 Pm Where: North Entrance by […]

Kick Your Sticks For Cancer Time: 8:30am-11:00am Come join us for a fun-filled day for all ages on Sunday, January 26th, 2020 at the Kick Your Sticks for Cancer fundraising event at the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery. Families of all ages can raise funds for cancer care and treatment in the Wenatchee Valley for the Wellness Place while classic, skate or snowshoeing their way through the amazing Icicle River Trails behind the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery. This is a friendly race for […]

Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 7 PM – 9 PM Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center 127 S Mission St, Wenatchee, Washington 98801 Join us for “The Eagle Huntress”, a part of the Environmental Film & Speaker Series, exploring topics important to our community. This film is presented at the Museum in the Performance Hall. These family-friendly events feature a no-host bar, free popcorn, and treats. The film series is sponsored by Hay Canyon Ranch and the Nature […]

Leavenworth Waterfront Park Trail Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River institute Leavenworth– Every Thursday in January and February from 10am to 12noon, local naturalist guides will lead free snowshoe strolls on the Waterfront Park Trail along the beautiful Wenatchee River. Enjoy the feeling of being in the wilderness while remaining in close proximity to the bustling downtown area. “These strolls are all about giving people a chance to try snowshoeing for the first time or to just come out and enjoy […]

Science on Tap! Human Genomes with Sean Mooney, PhD and Wenatchee River Institute at Badger Mountain Brewing Every human on earth has a unique genetic code that helps determine who we are, what we look like, and our overall health and well-being. This genetic code, the human genome, is unimaginably large, consisting of more than three billion letters when written out. Learn more about the human genome on Thur., Jan. 30, 6-7PM at Badger Mountain Brewing, 1 Orondo Avenue in […]

Date: Sat, 02/01/2020 Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Location: Squilchuck State Park Sign up online here. This is you and your family's chance to try out one of winter’s most popular activities: snowshoeing! We'll learn the basics of walking with snowshoes on, the go on an easy snowshoe walk. We'll stop and read a snow-themed book and learn about winter animals. Then we'll enjoy hot chocolate back at our cars. Adults: $8.00/$8.50 (City of Wenatchee resident/non-resident) Children: 12 & under […]

Join Lake Wenatchee State Park staff every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking points about the park and views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face, and South Beach. When: 1 Pm Where: North Entrance by […]