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...
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls Trips
Cliffs, talus and erratics on the hike around Umatilla Rock at Sun Lakes - Dry Falls State Park.
Sun Lakes - Dry Falls Trips
by Andy Dappen
Hiking, biking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, … and cliff jumping?... Read More...
Waterville Loop
Editors Note: Depending on the current weather conditions this could be a great workout and pleasant ride. Make sure to bring your layers. ATTRACTIONS. This ride, starting from the eastern side of the Loop T... Read More...
Ancient Lakes-Loop to Loop
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 ra... Read More...
Northrup Canyon
Northrup Canyon in shoulder season.
This canyon near Banks Lake and Steamboat Rock State Park offers interesting human history, geology, and natural history. It also offers beautiful rubber necking as you loo... Read More...
All in a Day’s Play
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 the season, unlimite... Read More...
Palisades Sagebrush Steppe
by Glade and Andrea Brosi The frozen waterfall. Photo taken by Sarah Shaffer. Last Sunday we decided to explore the Palisades and were rewarded with the first wildflowers of the spring season. They wer... Read More...
Winter Warmth
Winter Warmth
by Andy Dappen and WenOut board members Andy Dappen is the WenOut Board Chair and an all-around outdoor enthusiast. Winter is backcountry skiing time for him. Finally I’m beginning to s... Read More...
Nahahum Canyon-Radio Tower Route
Great trail for kids and dogs even in large groups.
The view from above the Nahahum Canyon communication site is to Cashmere what the view from Saddle Rock is to Wenatchee - an easily accessible viewpoint abo... Read More...
Badger Mountain Family Ride
ATTRACTIONS. This ride, starting from the top of the Badger Mountain Grade above East Wenatchee and cutting through a portion of the Waterville Plateau, feels a state removed from the lowlands bordering Wen... Read More...