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?” Early in our marriage, we did...Read More...
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 most of the grounds are carefully groomed...Read More...
This unique garden although not a typical trail, offers a variety of plants, pools and sitting areas along with one mile of walking paths. It is a fee-based locale which as of 2023 costs $8 per adult, 6-17 year olds...Read More...
Banks Lake is an anomaly on several fronts. First, without extreme forces of nature and determined efforts of human engineering, this lake wouldn’t exist. Banks Lake sits in the upper Grand Coulee, a water-scoured drainage that saw dramatic sculpting as...Read More...
Photo by: Ian Mackie Written By: Wenatchee Outdoors SNOQUALMIE PASS – COMMUTER HIKESWe all need to take the drive over the mountains to the West Side from time to time. For some it’s for work. For others it may be...Read More...
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, but both...Read More...
Paddling Lake Wenatchee by Andy Dappen For most of the summer, Lake Wenatchee would not be a paddler’s first pick for a relaxing outing. The shoreline and the waters of the lake itself bustle with city refugees who come to...Read More...
A Lifetime of Adventures by Keri Davis I used to think having kids meant game over. But then my daughter, Joanna, was born. And while my husband and I have definitely toned down our adventuring, it hasn’t been as game-changing...Read More...
by Sarah Shaffer The goal for myself and my family this spring and summer is to get out backpacking and camping as much as possible. This has to be accomplished weekend warrior style since some of us work the 9-5...Read More...
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. What do you expect –...Read More...
