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Nason Creek-Lower

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Lower Nason Creek (Merritt to the Wenatchee River) Attraction. A lush, green stream with cellophane-clear water, abundant birdlife, and piles of driftwood that make this waterway feel more like a West Side creek than an East slope river. Lower Nason Creek offers... Read More...

Methow River-Lower

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Photo: If these distinguished geezers can make it down the river in one piece, we bet you could, too. Methow River – Shooting the Lower Section (McFarland Access to Pateros)  Attractions: The lower Methow is not only beautifully scenic, it’s interestingly... Read More...

Chiwawa River-Upper

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Earlier this summer we decided to paddle the Upper Chiwawa River. It isn’t in any of our books on Washington rivers, but is listed at the American Whitewater website and in the WenatcheeOutdoors paddling guidebook (which links to American Whitewater... Read More...

Star Lake & Star Peak

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Star Potential – Star Lake & Star Peak by Andy Dappen She wanted a larch hike that would compare with last autumn’s hike through the Enchantments. “What else should we try?” I thought a moment. “Star Lake and Star Peak.”... Read More...

Sauer Mountain

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‘Linoleumed with wildflowers.’ It’s an apt three-word summary capturing the appeal of Sauer Mountain as a spring or summer hike. Given the hike’s steady climb (1,800 vertical feet of gain over 2.5 miles) and mixture of  open and forested slopes,... Read More...

Ingalls Creek

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A beautiful hike with stunning colors in the fall and thick wildflowers in the spring. Views of Ingalls Creek, waterfalls, and the Stuart Range are also visible through breaks in the trees. Pleasant hiking on a well-maintained, gentle trail. It’s also... Read More...

Icicle Creek Trail

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Icicle Creek Trail Lori Nitchals and the Wenatchee 55+ Weekday Hiking group Attractions: This is an easy family- and pup-friendly day hike or overnight backpacking trip through old-growth forest. Given the shade and the proximity to Icicle Creek, consider taking... Read More...

Enchantment Lakes Traverse

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Enchantment Lakes Traverse by Andy Dappen If a book titled The 100 Best Hikes in North America were to be written, the Enchantment Lakes Traverse would be the choice put forth to represent Central Washington. The hike is physically challenging... Read More...

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