Camping Memories
by Sarah Shaffer Cody Graf and Kate Bonnett trail running through wildflower blooms on the top of Steamboat Rock.
The goal for myself and my family this spring and summer is to get out backpacking and ca... Read More...
Motherload
For all you mothers out there, or you parents that are feeling the overload of 2020/2021 and this pandemic life we are living, this video is for you. It struck a chord with some of our staff members, feeling th... Read More...
The Togetherness Quotient
The Togetherness Quotient
by Andy Dappen
“Too much togetherness – it drives people apart.” It’s what I tell people when they ask, “Why doesn’t your wife join you on more of your outdoor adventures?” E... Read More...
Low Mileage Backpacking or Camping Food Hacks
by Sarah Shaffer
Sometimes I find it hard to come up with new ideas when it comes to food for camping or low mileage backpacking. I usually just stick to the easy things that come to mind for me like pasta, so... Read More...
Athletic Life Series-Jim & Carolyn Phillips the Athletic Duo
Athletic Life Series-Jim & Carolyn Phillips the Athletic Duo
Question: Jim and Carolyn, please tell us a bit about yourself.
Answer: Jim: I enjoy spending time with family, skiing and climbing. Being on ... Read More...
2020 Banff Film Festival
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world. Held every fall from the Rocky Mountains of Banff, Canada, the 2020 Festival went virtual... Read More...
Bygone Byways
A short, easy interpretive trail that follows along the old route of the Great Northern Railway and parallels Nason Creek. Activities: Hiking
Nearest Town: Leavenworth
Skill Level: 1
Fitness Level: 0
Dis... Read More...
Fall Scavenger Hunt
This post was originally written for the Visit Wenatchee blog. Fall is a stunning time of year as the Wenatchee Valley erupts in colorful autumnal awesomeness! A scavenger hunt is a perfect excuse to get out... Read More...
Banks Lake Paddling
Banks Lake is an anomaly on several fronts. Basalt cliffs flanking the western shoreline of Banks Lake on the Cache Butte Loop. First, without extreme forces of nature and determined efforts of human eng... Read More...
Soap Lake: Paddling the Healing Waters
Soap Lake: Paddling the Healing Waters
by Andy Dappen
Note: All the photos in this post were taken along the more scenic, western shoreline of the lake.
It’s not on the list of our region’s best paddle trips... Read More...