The Tieton River draining the east slopes of the Cascades some 25 miles northwest of Yakima is outside of the normal drive-to area we cover at the WenatcheeOutdoors website. But the Tieton is unusual: In September, a dam release from...Read More...
The Tieton River draining the east slopes of the Cascades some 25 miles northwest of Yakima is outside of the normal drive-to area we cover at the WenatcheeOutdoors website. But the Tieton is unusual: In September, a dam release from...Read More...
Johnson Creek to Stafford Creek Distance: 3.9 miles Difficulty: Class III plus Skill: 3 (advanced) Fitness: 3 (advanced) Average Gradient: 100 fpm Gauge Information: Look for flows of 100-300 cfs. Although there is no gauge for this stream the U.S....Read More...
N. Fork Teanaway To E. Masterton Road (Near Musser Creek) Attractions: Because it’s class II, this river is often overlooked with so many options in the spring but its a great run for instruction with some fun playspots to...Read More...
Photo Credit: Thomas O’Keefe Agnes Creek to Lake Chelan Skill: 2 (intermediate) but Advanced if starting above Cascade Rapids. Fitness: 2 (intermediate) Attractions: This paddle offers beautiful views of the North Cascades and the Stehekin Valley. The 312-foot Rainbow Falls...Read More...
Photo: A peaceful but pretty piece of Peshastin Creek. Sometimes when fear, self doubt, or laziness undermines your desire to tackle a trip on your bucket list, the simple ability to say, “I’ve done that one,” can be an effective...Read More...
Upper Nason Creek from Berne to Merritt: Distance: 8 miles Difficulty: Class IV-V Skill: 4 (expert) Fitness: 3 (advanced) Average Gradient: 84 fpm Gauge Information. There is a Department of Ecology gauge on Nason Creek. The USGS gauge Wenatchee at...Read More...
Lower Nason Creek (Merritt to the Wenatchee River) Attraction. A lush, green stream with cellophane-clear water, abundant birdlife, and piles of driftwood that make this waterway feel more like a West Side creek than an East slope river. Lower Nason Creek offers...Read More...
Photo: If these distinguished geezers can make it down the river in one piece, we bet you could, too. Methow River – Shooting the Lower Section (McFarland Access to Pateros) Attractions: The lower Methow is not only beautifully scenic, it’s interestingly...Read More...
Methow River – Middle Section (Carlton to Burma Road) Attractions: The middle portion of the Methow River between Carlton and the Burma Road delivers a variety of class 2 and some easy class 3 rapids that are good fun for...Read More...
