Cannon Mountain
Attractions: Cannon Mountain is listed in the top 100 Peaks of Washington State as #38 at 8,638 feet. It may be the most unknown mountain of this stature in the Enchantment region and probably the most negl... Read More...
Index
Washington's Best Climb - Does It Belong to Leavenworth or Index?
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John Plotz
In the words of G. W. Bush, “I have strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them.”For example, I have always felt t... Read More...
Wenatchee River-Access Points
Photo: Canoeing on the Upper Wenatchee River By: Kathy Spencer (2006), Updated 5/2011 and 5/2013 with notes from Kathy Spencer . Swimming info added by WenatcheeOutdoors (July 2010) Below is a listin... Read More...
Prusik Peak-West Ridge
Above is a video that Mark and Sarah Shaffer made on the West Ridge route of Prusik Peak, which is located in the Enchantments right outside of Leavenworth. Videos are good to watch for descriptions and tips ... Read More...
Wenatchee River-House Run
Attractions. This is a 1.2-mile section of the Wenatchee River starting below Exit Falls (about ½ mile west of Leavenworth) and running to the bridge where the Icicle Road crosses the Wenatchee River. It’s ... Read More...
Hot Weather, Cool Outings-Escaping the Heat Wave
I jumped on the road bike a 3 p.m. a few days ago because the temperature had just jumped over the 100-degree mark. Stupid me was curious about how well my body responded to the stupid hot temperatures of a Cen... Read More...
Columbia-Turtle Rock
Skill: 1 (beginner) Fitness: 1 (easy) Attractions: The island is a wildlife protected area and has a fish hatchery on the island. Deer, eagles, heron, osprey, salmon and other wildlife may be seen depen... Read More...
Penstock Pipeline (Old Pipeline Trail)
For starters it’s flat and relatively short. If you’ve got a family along or you’re out of shape, that’s good news. But there’s more going for this hike than the ease factor. In spring, when the Wenatchee R... Read More...
Sports Drink-Make Your Own
Editor's note -- This post was posted in 2012, but with the wave of warm weather comes the need for hydration, and that wave is certainly a-comin' on through. This method for making your own sports drink is... 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...