Family | Wenatchee Outdoors

Downhill Skiing with Kids

February 6, 2023

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...

Getting Outdoors as a New Parent

January 6, 2023

Things to know

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...

An “Epic” Adventure With Some Kids

January 2, 2023

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

An “Epic” Adventure With Some Kids By Andrea Bixby-Brosi Like we had done so many times before, we planned to park at the trailhead and hike the mile and a half to the lake. But because of the snow, the road ... Read More...

December Snows-2022

December 7, 2022

Things to know, What's Happening

December Snows-2022 by Andy Dappen December 3, 2022. It’s an unusually good early-December snowpack that currently coats the hills surrounding the greater Wenatchee Valley. In fact, as I skied up and down the... Read More...

Cache Me If You Can

December 5, 2022

Gear, Things to know

By Ray Birks Pictured is Ray Birks. Geocaching has been described as the world’s largest treasure hunt. A series of hide-and-seek games where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use an app... Read More...

I Need a Nature Prescription

November 18, 2022

Things to know

I Need a Nature Prescription by Sarah Shaffer For those of us who have a passion for being outdoors, we value what nature gives us. For me that is a sense of calm, solace, happiness, adventure, joy, and ... Read More...

Fall Scavenger Hunt

November 2, 2022

Adventure, Things to know, What's Happening

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...

Wildlife Viewing at Crescent Bar

September 26, 2022

Guidebook

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...

A Rookie’s Tale: Camping 101

August 31, 2022

Things to know

By Kathleen Hannah The conversation I had with the employee at Lake Wenatchee State Campgrounds went something like this: Me: Hello! I would like to camp out tonight. Is there any space available? Empl... Read More...

Awe

August 26, 2022

Things to know

by Andy Dappen A recent article in Parade Magazine discussed the power of awe in buoying happiness, healing psychological issues, and maintaining health. Some interesting quotes from the article: Awe is t... Read More...

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