Trial by Fire
Trial by Fire
by
Andy Dappen
When my house nearly burned during the wildfires of 2015, crisis taught me a lot about the outdoor products I valued most. As the fire approached, my wife and I grabbed our mos... Read More...
Visit to Mordor
Visit to Mordor
by
Andy Dappen
I was keenly anticipating our return to Duncan Ridge. My wife and I had backpacked here with our daughters long ago -- before they had the nerve to grow up. Our return to this ... Read More...
Night of the Inferno
Night of the Inferno
by Andy Dappen
Photos by Mike Rolfs and Heather Dappen
The Sleepy Hollow Fire started Sunday afternoon (June 28). Wind propelled the fire east and south toward Wenatchee where it destro... Read More...
What Are the Four D’s of Campfire Collection?
Editors Note: Now that it is the time of year for camping, inevitably campfires will be in order for s'mores, cooking and for just plain fun. Before you go collecting your firewood around camp remember to first... Read More...
Fire-Resistant Plants for Chelan & Douglas Counties
by Sarah Shaffer
In the last eight years we have had too many fires creep into our surrounding foothills and even into the city of Wenatchee. With our ever changing climate it has made me wonder what I should ... Read More...
Wildfire Season Blues
by Sarah Shaffer
During this time of the year the wildfires rage on while we go about our daily activities. Some days the wind picks up just enough to clear out the smoke while other days it sits in our valley... Read More...
Cheatgrass in Shrub-Steppe Country Fueling Wildfires
Wenatchee Naturalist course instructor Susan Ballinger wrote an article about cheatgrass and the role it plays in fueling wildfires which is the season we are in right now. You can find the article here on the ... Read More...
Above Normal Fire Season Predicted for NCW
Editors Note: This article was originally published here on the Wenatchee World website on 6/29/21 and is written by Tony Buhr.
The Pacific Northwest should get ready for an above normal, significant fire se... Read More...
Are you Hiking or Camping near a Wildfire Zone? Tips for Wildfire Safety While Hiking and Camping
Are you Hiking or Camping near a Wildfire Zone? Tips for Wildfire Safety While Hiking and Camping
by Barbara Carrillo Photo Credit: Outsideonline.com
With the fire season drier than average this year,... Read More...
Smoke Update for the Wenatchee Valley
Editors Note: We have been wondering if the smoke was going to show up in the last few weeks, but so far we have been in good shape. This made us wonder what is going on throughout our state with fires and what... Read More...