Cache Me If You Can
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Creating Memories
by Hannah Graves Three miles up a gravel road that has split from the top of Stevens Pass, we park the red SUV in a wildflower lined dirt parking lot. I step out of the car, roll my shoulders, stretch m... 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...
Whitewater Rafting with Kids
Editors Note: Due to Covid19 some of the information in this article may not meet current physical distancing guidelines. Please follow current guidelines given by the Department's of Health. This article was w... 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. ... Read More...