by Molly Steere When buying new gear, from skis and kayaks to tents and clothing, the biggest concern in my household is not expense or even performance, but where we’re going to put it. And if we’re lucky enough to...Read More...
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 the route. Instead, day hiking and trail...Read More...
No-Cook Backpacking Food from the Grocery Store by Dana Kerr I love the simplicity of life in the backcountry, and so I want my backpacking menu to be just as simple. For me, this means opting out of bringing a...Read More...
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. You can read 9 Great Hikes in...Read More...
Rattlesnake Encounters – Central Washington These tips will help keep both you and the rattlers safe if you cross paths. Outdoor temperatures are starting to make us sweat, which means it’s time for cold-blooded creatures to seek out sunny patches near,...Read More...
Sage Hills-The Horse Lake Lollipop By Ray Birks This report is part of a series, written for Wenatchee Outdoors, to document some of the classic mountain bike rides within an hour’s drive of the Wenatchee Valley. They consist of more...Read More...
The Reluctant Birder by Molly Steere This article was originally posted on the Visit Wenatchee Valley blog. I have fostered an irrational fear of birds for the majority of my life. Maybe it’s because I saw Hitchcock’s The Birds at...Read More...
The Scoop on Poop — What to do with Waste by Andy Dappen and Matthew Tangeman It’s one of those topics we’d prefer not to think about, speak about, or even look at. We’d rather just sit on the toilet...Read More...
by Molly Steere Reason #437 why I love living in Wenatchee: we can pack more play into the day. We don’t have to sit in traffic or drive for hours to experience the very best of the outdoors. Regardless of...Read More...
by Molly Steere I don’t remember the very first time I hiked Saddle Rock. What I do know is that I hiked it very soon after we moved to the Wenatchee area twelve years ago and it quickly became symbolic...Read More...
