Scottish Lakes High Camp
Scottish Lakes High Camp
by Elizabeth Dunham It was early October and I had made arrangements for a weekend away with my husband. My mother was going to watch our daughter and we were hoping to go backp... Read More...
Stehekin Mtn Bike Rides
Mountain bikes or cross bikes are among the best ways to get around if you’ll be visiting and staying in Stehekin. From the ferry landing at the end of Lake Chelan, there are about 15 miles of road taking you u... Read More...
Duncan Ridge to Duncan Hill
A ridge outing that starts high and stays high. The trail follows a high forested ridge until about 6700 feet and then breaks out into open country with fabulous views of the Entiat River Valley, Seven Fing... Read More...
Awe
by Andy Dappen
A recent article in Parade Magazine discussed the power of awe in buoying happiness, healing psychological issues, and maintaining health. Some interesting quotes from the article: Awe is t... Read More...
Mad River (Upper) to Mad Lake
Attractions: Great views and a beautiful (albeit a popular and well utilized) alpine lake at the top of the trail. Many difficult but navigable climbs that reward with outstanding views of Lake Wenatchee and th... Read More...
Red-Devil Loop
While we watched our daughter's play soccer, John was grilling me about a mountain-biking circuit in the Devils Gulch environs. “I’ve heard it’s one of the best rides in the area, so why doesn’t the websit... Read More...
Heather Lake Hike
Mark Shaffer swimming in Heather Lake. Heather Lake Hike - Where Has All the Heather Gone?
by Sarah Shaffer
Attraction. Heather Lake seems like a misnomer because you’re going to be seriously challenged to fin... Read More...
Fern Lake (North Fork Entiat)
Video by Strahm family. Words by Todd Strahm.
The Tillys (Bart, Patrick and Conner) and the Strahms (Todd and Jake) camped at North Fork Saturday night (September 8, 2012). The lightning and thunder was inten... Read More...
Nason Ridge-Round Mountain-Alpine Lookout
Option 1
The 18-mile ride from the Lake Wenatchee environs to Round Mountain is a preferred local ride. The details about this ride included in the two paragraphs below are from the Leavenworth Chamber of Com... Read More...
Burch Mountain-Beginner Route
Burch Mountain is adjacent to Wenatchee yet, despite its proximity to the town, it feels a world apart. It offers beautiful views of the Cascades, Columbia River, and Wenatchee River and, in early morning a... Read More...