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Heather Lake Hike

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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 find heather growing along the edge... Read More...

Chiwawa River (Lower)

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An unexpected crack in the family schedule springs me free for the afternoon. The Chiwawa River is running at 1,400 cfs (an excellent level), and I find a paddling partner after one phone call. Thirty minutes later as I’m headed... Read More...

Whitepine Trail

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Whitepine Trail by Lori Nitchals and the Wenatchee 55+ Weekday Hiking Group Attractions. This is both a family-friendly and dog-friendly hike through old forests. Not only does the trail provide a shaded and naturally cooled stroll on a hot summer’s... Read More...

Larch Lakes-Pomas Pass Loop

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by Sarah Shaffer A trip whose attractions offer a little bit of everything: lakes, passes, forests, rivers, and great views. As of August of 2017 many areas along this trail have been burned by fire, this includes a bridge crossing over... Read More...

Cooney Lake – Heat Wave Escape

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by Andy Dappen In hot weather the three elements for beating the heat in the outdoors are shade, water, and elevation. Cooney Lake gives you all three. A shady, forested trail up Foggy Dew Creek helps control the heat on... Read More...

Silver Falls

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Pictured left: Silver Falls in all it’s beauty along with a rainbow at the base. One of the more popular family outings in the region. You’ve got waterfalls, cool structures (stone steps, log fences, CCC-styled benches), nice views, and intermittent shade.... Read More...

Buck Creek Pass to Liberty Cap

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Sarah Shaffer, Liz Dunham and Tana Shaffer (the beast) with High Pass in the background. Marmot Chirps and Snow Daiquiris by Sarah Shaffer Once a year my good friend Liz and I make plans for a one or two night ladies... Read More...

Twin Lakes

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My companions were shocked I’d never hiked to Twin Lakes. “What? Mr. Outdoors hasn’t hiked this? Every outdoorsman who’s any outdoorsman has hiked this one!” I was feeling pretty insignificant and sputtered a Swiss Cheese rational: Being a relatively short... Read More...

Trout Lake

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Jack Creek, Jack Ridge, and Trout Lake Trails These trails near the Rock Island Campground about 16 miles up the Icicle Road from Leavenworth connect to form a 13-mile loop.  None of our reporters have prepared a trip report of... Read More...

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