Hiking | Wenatchee Outdoors

Wildflowers of the Shrub Steppe

April 28, 2023

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...

World Class Birding in Wenatchee

March 27, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

By Susan Rae Sampson. Originally published on the Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce blog. Who are these people, bundled in parkas, trudging along the Columbia River in Wenatchee in 28-degree winter weather, toting... Read More...

The Humble Yet Magnificent Bee

February 24, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Mason Bees living in a nesting tube with wood sticks being used as points of reference for the bees. This way they know which tube is the one they are currently laying their eggs in so that they don'... Read More...

Injury Prevention 101

January 30, 2023

Things to know

Cranking out a few pushups on top of Saddle Rock. Combining some calisthenics and some stretches with your outings is a good way to hone your body and avoid injury. Most runners, hikers, climbers, cyclists,... Read More...

Leave No Trace Inspiration

January 9, 2023

Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: Although this article was made a couple of years ago, the information still provides importance and helpful tips. By Sarah Shaffer In the summer of 2019 I had the opportunity to join a Leave No... Read More...

Discovering Trails and Gaining Wellness

November 25, 2022

Adventure

by Janet Frey Janet on her way back down from the top of Wallace Falls. Her victory photo for making it to the top. After 29 years of raising and caregiving for our twin disabled boys, having my own h... Read More...

Ancient Lake-Loop to Loop

November 14, 2022

Guidebook

Ancient Lakes-Loop to Loop by Andy Dappen The November shoulder season has descended like rain from heaven. Actually, it has descended because of the rain from heaven. A frigid and unpleasant mixt... Read More...

Minimalism…and the Lessons of Aasgard

October 14, 2022

Adventure, Things to know

Minimalism…and the Lessons of Aasgard by Andy Dappen I’m jealous. Watching the many trail runners passing my wife and me in the Enchantment Lakes Basin, I envy their tiny loads and their ease of travel. Being... Read More...

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