Hiking | Wenatchee Outdoors

Beginner’s Guide to Foraging

September 6, 2023

Backpacker Magazine recently had an article identifying and getting started with foraging for food. Written by Kat Mackinnon and Briana Wiles The Beginner's Guide to Foraging is a helpful tool to get you starte... Read More...

Hot Weather, Cool Outings-Escaping the Heat Wave

July 26, 2023

Adventure, Things to know

I jumped on the road bike a 3 p.m. a few days ago because the temperature had just jumped over the 100-degree mark. Stupid me was curious about how well my body responded to the stupid hot temperatures of a Cen... Read More...

Loaded Carries

July 17, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Loaded Carries by Adam Vognild Disclaimer: This article holds general fitness advice, you should check with a physician prior to partaking in strenuous activities to make sure you are healthy enough to perfo... Read More...

Always Take a Pack-Even on Short Hikes

June 16, 2023

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Always Take a Pack – Even on Short Hikes by Jaana Hatton You're thinking of a quick hike, just a few hour walk, so you can forget about the pack, right? Think again. Given the possibility of injuries, navi... Read More...

Five Ways to Stay Cool While Hiking In The Heat

June 5, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Although the beginning of summer has just begun, the blistering hot weather has been around off and on for about a month now. To prepare for summer heat while being active outdoors, we did a little digging on w... Read More...

Rattlesnake Season Is Upon Us

May 12, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

by Sarah Shaffer It is that time of the year again, spring time in Wenatchee. Shorts and t-shirt weather is just about here. The trails have wildflowers again and the rattlesnakes, bull snakes and rubber boa s... Read More...

Giant Ripples in the Scablands

May 8, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Nick on the Rocks is a show on PBS with the star being a geologist named Nick who works at Central Washington University. Nick explains the geologic history of our region to help us understand the area we recre... Read More...

Wildflowers of the Shrub Steppe

April 28, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Carey's balsamroot. by Sarah Shaffer Last weekend I took a jaunt to Ancient Lakes with my family. Meandering along the Ancient Lakes Trail, I was surprised and entranced to see many blooming splotches of c... Read More...

The Best Water Filter For Every Adventurer

April 17, 2023

Gear, Things to know

The best water filter for every adventurer’s tool chest - Platypus Quickdraw by Robert Arnold Rob Arnold, Arlberg team member. Like most gear nuts, I am always excited to try the next new shiny thing ... Read More...

Forest Foragers of Whitebark Pine Seeds

April 7, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Wenatchee Naturalist course instructor Susan Ballinger wrote an in depth article recently about the importance of forest foragers to help disperse Whitebark pine seeds. Understand how the Whitebark pine seeds g... Read More...

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