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 Spaghet... Read More...
Castle Rock
Castle Rock is the rock outcrop in the foreground. The higher peak in the background (called Chopper) connects to Castle Rock via a steep east-facing ridge. Castle Rock Re-Opened by Kalie WertzThis rocky ... Read More...
Sun Lakes Dry Falls Loop
Sun Lakes - Dry Falls Loop Hike
by Fred Stanley
In early January minimal snow cover offered excellent hiking east of the Columbia. On bare, dry ground, Lori Contratto, Fred Dunham, and I explored a portion of... Read More...
Wenatchee-City Runs
Running – there’s no quicker way to get outdoors. There’s also no easier, cheaper way to acquire the frequent aerobic exercise a body needs to stay fit. And, around these parts, there’s no need to contend with ... Read More...
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...