Heatwave Escapes
Photo: Swimming in the Enchantments. Even on a blistering day, that will cool you off.
Heatwave Escapes
by Andy Dappen
It’s sizzling out there. And the forecast doesn’t show much relief for the week ahead.... Read More...
Wenatchee River Road-Mnt. Biking & Camping
Wenatchee River Road - Mountain Biking and Camping
by Rob Mullins
The Wenatchee River Road north from Highway 2 at Chiwaukum Creek traverses an area of the Wenatchee National Forest that has become more pri... Read More...
Heather Lake Hike
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 fin... Read More...
Getting Outdoors as a New Parent
Getting Outdoors as a New Parent
by Sarah Shaffer
Being new to the world of parenting brought many challenges and joys. You get thrown up on A LOT, you clean up poop and pee constantly and you hardly get a... Read More...
Glamping Shaffer Style
Glamping Shaffer Style
by Sarah Shaffer Glamping is the activity of camping with some of the comforts and luxuries of home. It derives from the words "glamourous" and "camping", as said by Dictionary.com. Thi... Read More...
Sliking: The Secret to Feeling Eight Again
By Carolyn Grow Dailey at SkinnyWalletFatLife
Imagine the joy of feeling eight-years old again -- how liberating, exhilarating, and fun it would be to escape for a day and find that kid locked deep inside y... Read More...
Wildlife Viewing at Crescent Bar
Wildlife Viewing at Crescent Bar
By Jaana Hatton
The Crescent Bar Recreation area is mostly considered to be a watersports and golfing spot. However, there is another aspect to it: wildlife viewing. While mos... Read More...
Yo Yo Rock Hike
By
Andrea Bixby-Brosi & Glade Brosi
Trail Description: The trial starts next to the restroom and follows the Columbia River downstream before ending after about half a mile. There are numerous small side... Read More...
Downhill Skiing with Kids
Downhill Skiing with Kids
by Liz Dunham
There is a fabulous you-tube video of a father dressed as a drill seargant waking up his kids with a bugle and forcing them to go downhill skiing. His mantra echoes in ... Read More...
Columbia National Wildlife Refuge Ramble
By Shelly Forster
When I enlisted for the year with WenatcheeOutdoors, my head filled with exhilarating images of live-from-the-field reports about grueling 70-mile hikes, scaling monolithic crags, and padd... Read More...