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Cache Me If You Can

December 5, 2022

By 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 on their phone using GPS to hunt for hidden caches. The... Read More...

I Need a Nature Prescription

November 18, 2022

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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 the feeling... Read More...

Fall Scavenger Hunt

November 2, 2022

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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 outside with your family and... Read More...

A Rookie’s Tale: Camping 101

August 31, 2022

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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? Employee (laughing audibly): There’s no one here... Read More...

Awe

August 26, 2022

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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 the positive emotion that most strongly predicts reduced levels... Read More...

Creating Memories

August 8, 2022

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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... Read More...

Low Mileage Backpacking or Camping Food Hacks

July 25, 2022

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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... Read More...

Whitewater Rafting with Kids

July 20, 2022

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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 written prior to the Covid19 pandemic. Whitewater Rafting... Read More...

Glamping Shaffer Style

June 15, 2022

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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. This was our family’s second attempt at camping... Read More...

9 Great WA Hikes for People in Wheelchairs, Canes, Strollers or Crutches

June 13, 2022

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Editors Note: For those with accessibility issues for getting outdoors, Jen Sotolongo with the Seattle Times, has put together a list of 9 trails in Washington State that meet ADA requirements for accessibility. You can read 9 Great Hikes in... Read More...

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