From Road to Dirt
From Road to Dirt – Making the Transition to Trail Running
by Adam Vognild
I was recently asked when I first started trail running. It made me pause and think back to what nudged me from pavement to dirt. ... Read More...
Vantage Sand Dunes
The cliff-lined coulees and desert landscape around Frenchman Coulee and Echo Basin (near Vantage) gives visitors some different daydreaming opportunities. For starters the scenery is right out of a Spaghetti W... 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...
Trail Etiquette Refresher
Recently there have been near misses between different trail users in the Sage Hills. Several community members asked WenatcheeOutdoors about trail etiquette that would avoid conflicts and collisions. National ... Read More...
Confessions of a Former Snake Murderer
When my husband and I moved over the pass from North Bend to Malaga, I had an established fear of snakes. In my defense, I come from a long line of snake detractors. My grandma kept strategically placed hoes th... Read More...
Low Mileage Backpacking or Camping Food Hacks
by Sarah Shaffer
Sometimes I find it hard to come up with new ideas when it comes to food for camping or low mileage backpacking. I usually just stick to the easy things that come to mind for me like pasta, so... Read More...
Dream Homes for Outdoor Folks
by Molly Steere What every outdoorsman needs--a place to store everything. It might as well keep your climbing technique honed, too.
When buying new gear, from skis and kayaks to tents and clothing, t... Read More...
Enchanting Substitutes
Enchanting Substitutes
by Andy Dappen
The Enchantment Traverse is one of Washington’s premier hikes. Because it’s hard to get an overnight permit for the 19-mile trek, many people have given up on backpacking... Read More...
No-Cook Backpacking Food
No-Cook Backpacking Food from the Grocery Store
by Dana Kerr Dana Kerr no-cook backpacking food writer.
I love the simplicity of life in the backcountry, and so I want my backpacking menu to be just a... Read More...
9 Great WA Hikes for People in Wheelchairs, Canes, Strollers or Crutches
Editors Note: For those with accessibility issues for getting outdoors, Jen Sotolongo with the Seattle Times, has put together a list of 9 trails in Washington State that meet ADA requirements for accessibility... Read More...