Whiskered Wisdom
by Andy Dappen
Big ears, big nose, big hair, big brain... listen to your four-legged Yoda. Few creatures live as fully or as transparently as a dog. That’s why friends I recently visited in British Colum... Read More...
Everesting Mission
Everesting Mission
By Mark Shaffer
“Nobody said it was easy. Oh, it’s such a shame for us to part. Nobody said it was easy. No one ever said it would be so hard. I’m going back to the start.” Mark Shaffer... Read More...
First-Aid Lite
First-Aid Lite
by Andy Dappen (fact checked by Dr. Mark Shipman)
When trying to rid your pack of unnecessary pounds, the normal first-aid kit is worth putting under the microscope. With some scrutiny it’s act... Read More...
Send It!
by Sarah Shaffer
It was a sunny day on the biggest day of the year for water levels on the Wenatchee River. Over 17,000 cubic feet per second. Boom, it was going to be a big day, a day to send it! I met a few ... Read More...
Save the Planet-By Playing
Photo taken by John Plotz, edited by Sarah Shaffer. There's evidence from all quarters that Americans work too much. Contrary to what our bosses say, this isn't necessarily a good thing. In fact, it's can b... Read More...
Slithering Fauna
Written by Timothy Hohn, pictures provided by Ian Garrison
“Snake!” someone suddenly cries. There’s a momentary paralysis among all who are nearby, now alert to a perceived danger. In the next few seconds, an ... Read More...
Sagebrush of the Foothills
Photo: Big sagebrush (Artemesia tridentata) on left and right intermixed with shrub-steppe flowers. Story by Grace Peven
I used to believe only the brave and foolish ventured into the Foothills after a th... Read More...
The Neurological Rewards of Runout
The Neurological Rewards of Runout
by Mark Shaffer Mark Shaffer getting ready to clip the next bolt on a stiff route. As your legs start to shake and your forearms ache, you glance nervously at you... Read More...
Snake Identification and Snake Myths
It's becoming that time of the year again friends. The warming weather may start bringing the critters out of their nesting areas. Be prepared, by studying up on the difference between bullsnakes and rattlesnak... Read More...
The Athletic Life-Going the Distance with Caden Stockwell
Editors Note: Caden Stockwell is a determined athlete who enjoys a variety of activities but his favorite is road biking. This guy doesn't mess around when it comes to being competitive and driven. Whether it i... Read More...