Join our all-ages backpacking class! Discover the essentials for a safe and enjoyable adventure: learn about gear, Leave No Trace principles, trail etiquette, top destinations, and everything else you need to hit the trail with confidence. We’ll also guide... Read More...
This is a test event (but could become a real event) Help keep The Enchantments enchanting! Note: Participation in this event require arduous physical activity and requires a certain level of fitness. Prior to the event, an organizer will reach... Read More...
by Andy Dappen Article in partnership with The Wenatchee World. Forty for Forty: Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust with 40 stories about lands the Land Trust has protected and kept open for public access. Most hikers... Read More...
Do you want to take your family hiking or camping but feel unsure where to start, or wonder whether your family is even ready for outdoor adventures? Join friendly local experts from the Wenatchee River Institute & Wenatchee Outdoors for... Read More...
by Andy Dappen Article in partnership with The Wenatchee World. Forty for Forty: Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust with 40 stories about lands the Land Trust has protected and kept open for public access. “Leave things... Read More...
Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leaders: Don and Ann Schaechtel Difficulty: Moderate, 6 miles with 1,400 ft of elevation gain Limit: 8 The De Roux Creek trail starts in open forest, soon passes a beautiful meadow, then follows De Roux... Read More...
Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leader: Ted Alway Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate; 3.5 miles with net elevation gain of 500’ Limit: 10 This walk showcases the great diversity of species found here, with many in flower that time of year. Expect to... Read More...
Who: Washington Native Plant Society Leaders: Tracy Maynard Difficulty: Moderate, 6 miles with 1,400 ft of elevation gain Limit: 10 The primary goal of this hike is to see Anemone patens, prairie-crocus, but there are many other plants to be... Read More...
Who: Washington Native Plant Society-Wenatchee Valley Chapter Leader: Connie McCauley Difficulty Level: Moderate – 3-5 miles Limit: 15 Join Connie McCauley to explore the Ski Hill area, looking at late spring/early summer wildflowers, trees and shrubs, especially those native to... Read More...
Leader: Stephen Easley Trip Difficulty: Easy Limit: 8 The Little Bear trail begins in the state park and the trail transitions into a figure-eight loop composed of a forest loop (1.0) mile and a bitterbrush loop (1.3) miles. As the... Read More...