Ellensburg Round Trip
by Ray Birks
As tailwinds go, usually if you get a nice one you tend to pay for it later. Most often Karma seems to be in cahoots with Mother Nature, evening things out to keep you humble. But sometimes the sh... Read More...
Vantage Sand Dunes
The cliff-lined coulees and desert landscape around Frenchman Coulee and Echo Basin (near Vantage) gives visitors some different daydreaming opportunities. For starters the scenery is right out of a Spaghetti W... Read More...
Slithering Fauna
Written by Timothy Hohn, pictures provided by Ian Garrison
“Snake!” someone suddenly cries. There’s a momentary paralysis among all who are nearby, now alert to a perceived danger. In the next few seconds, an ... Read More...
Five Reasons to SUP
Five Reasons to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard)
by Sarah Shaffer
We recently bought a SUP and have been enjoying it during these hot summer days. Here are five reasons I recommend owning one.
1.We bought a blow u... Read More...
Wednesday Morning Joy
by Marlene Farrell Photo by Kevin Farrell.
It’s a Wednesday, we wake early, don running clothes and shoes, swallow sips of coffee, and make our way to the Leavenworth gazebo. In the spring and fall, eac... Read More...
The Waters of Omak Lake
Attractions. It’s a lake of distinctions and surprises. It’s the longest natural lake in Okanogan County. It’s the largest saline lake in Washington State. It’s a tropical blue lake surrounded by a brown desert... Read More...
Worming through Hyperspace
Looking up into 'The Pressure Chamber.'
By John Plotz
There is nothing more aggravating than having an itch you can't scratch. It's usually centered around the middle of your back, dead center between the sc... Read More...
Desmarais Twins: Gear Recommendations
Andy Dappen asked the Desmarais twins if they would list what they carry on trail runs. The duo also enjoys picking the brains of other hardcore athletes and included a list of all-star trail-running products t... Read More...
Town to Summit Loop
Town to Summit Loop
By Ray Birks Two riders taking a break at the Columbia River overlook.
This report is part of a series, written for Wenatchee Outdoors, to document some of the classic mountain bik... Read More...
The Reluctant Birder
The Reluctant Birder
by Molly Steere
This article was originally posted on the Visit Wenatchee Valley blog.
I have fostered an irrational fear of birds for the majority of my life. Maybe it's because I saw... Read More...