Snow Buckwheat

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By Marc Dilley Snow Buckwheat (Eriogonum niveum) Close up of the delicate flower. Photo by WenOut. Family: Polygonaceae Developing slowly in late summer and fully formed as Delicious apples are picke... Read More...

Town to Summit Loop

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Town to Summit Loop By Ray Birks Two riders taking a break at the Columbia River overlook. This report is part of a series, written for Wenatchee Outdoors, to document some of the classic mountain bik... Read More...

Icicle Gorge Trail

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Photo by Sarah Shaffer. This scenic loop hike along the Icicle River offers beautiful views of the river, the surrounding cliffs, and of nearby peaks. The hike is a good one for children and for families wit... Read More...

Dutch Henry Falls Trail

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Description of trail: This trail is found on The Nature Conservancy's Moses Coulee Preserve. It takes you on an open path through thick shrub-steppe, and leads to a riparian area below Dutch Henry Falls. It's a... Read More...

Wenatchee Pollinator Garden

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Our backyard garden, pictured are both the Echinacea and the Russian Sage against the fence. by Sarah Shaffer Since we bought our first home in Wenatchee in 2012 it has been my goal to make our garden as wil... Read More...

Nahahum Canyon-Radio Tower Route

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A great trail for kids, dogs, and 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 above th... Read More...

Eightmile Lake

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A fun, intermediate hike suitable for families with older children. The trail climbs to a pretty lake nestled at the base of impressive peaks in the Alpine Wilderness. The lake is great for swimming and fishing... Read More...