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 backpacking. However, the...Read More...
NAHAHUM CANYON – SWAKANE CREEK LOOP Submitted by Larry Glickfeld This is an excellent non-technical route for reasonably strong but not necessarily experienced or highly- skilled mountain bikers. With the first & last six miles on asphalt, the balance of...Read More...
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 up...Read More...
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 Finger Jack, Mt. Maude, Mt....Read More...
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 the Cascades. There are many spurs...Read More...
Suzanne, Barry and four-paw buddy, Cooper, were out on the trails again. This time to the Chelan Sawtooths and the well-used Eagle Lakes trailhead outside of the tiny town of Methow and a trail that’s a jumping off place for...Read More...
Beautiful scenery, varied vegetation (from sage slopes to thick forests). High enough to be a welcomed escape from the summer heat. For mountain bikers, it is an interesting single track—some of it buff, much of it rocky or rooty. If you...Read More...
Pearly Gates is a north-facing crag in the Icicle Creek Canyon near Leavenworth providing shaded rock climbing and excellent crack climbing on clean, white granite. There aren’t that many easily accessed north-facing crags in the Icicle because Icicle Creek itself...Read More...
Consider becoming a Wenatchee Naturalist! If you are looking for a way to deepen your connection to both the natural and human aspects of our collective home, consider becoming a Wenatchee Naturalist! Registration is now open for the next 50-hour...Read More...
by Suzanne Hartman Note from the Editor: Suzanne recently took a trip to Cradle Lake. This outing is not for the faint of heart. With over 5,000 feet of elevation gain and 20 + miles to get there, be prepared...Read More...
