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 snakes are coming out...Read More...
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 mixture of rain-snow is forecasted for the mountains....Read More...
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 escape reaction takes over that may...Read More...
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 throughout...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...
Maps. See our map. Skill: 2 (intermediate) Fitness: 2 (intermediate) Jigsaw Wall, Tomato Wall, Riverview Area pdf pictures and route info (this takes awhile to load). Jigsaw Wall. Hard pulling is found on the entablature layer beneath the Tilted Pillars. Take...Read More...
by Glade and Andrea Brosi Last Sunday we decided to explore the Palisades and were rewarded with the first wildflowers of the spring season. They were Sagebrush Buttercup and little clusters of them could be found frequently along the trailside. ...Read More...
Words and pictures by Ken Longley Located in the nearly 100,000 acre Colockum Wildlife area, this hike is a wonderful experience. Drive 13 miles south of Wenatchee on the Malaga Alcoa Hwy to the junction of Colockum Road and Tarpsican...Read More...
Article and Photos by Bill Wicheta. Tom Janisch, Mark Shipman, Curt Haire and I set aside a three day weekend, October 10-12, to climb Bonanza, a peak long on my tick list. Alas, with the significant early season snow blanketing the...Read More...
Charlie Hickenbottom sent us an interesting suite of hikes to the Ribbon Mesa area near Entiat and accessed directly from Highway 97. He compiled the hikes, parking information, and different walks into a very complete PDF RibbonScrambles-Hickenbottom which you can...Read More...
