by Sarah Shaffer Since we bought our first home in Wenatchee in 2012 it has been my goal to make our garden as wild and plant heavy as possible. I have always wanted to live in the country while my husband has wanted...Read More...
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 the city for hikers and walkers of all ability levels. The gated road...Read More...
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 and has several sites...Read More...
The Ptarmigan Traverse Extended Trek (Part 1) by Bill Wicheta “We were wanderers from the beginning.” Thus Carl Sagan begins his book Pale Blue Dot. How true for many of my friends and I, thus the lure of long wilderness...Read More...
Camas Meadows Hike Information below is from Washington Trail Association.org at this link. This post was updated on 7/20/16 by Sarah Shaffer. “An ecological gem hidden in the Wenatchee Mountains, Camas Meadows (a.k.a. Camas Land) harbors plant species found nowhere...Read More...
Disclaimer: Much of the property between the summit of Tibbets Road and Hay Canyon lies on private property and should not be accessed without landowner’s permission. Tibbetts Mountain offers a variety of outings— from easy to adventurous walks and technically...Read More...
by Ray Birks and Andy Dappen Attractions: Open shrub steppe riding on good trails that drain well, make this a good place to ride in spring (flowers and greenery), fall (blonde grasses and golden light), and, surprisingly, for much of the...Read More...
For starters it’s flat and relatively short. If you’ve got a family along or you’re out of shape, that’s good news. But there’s more going for this hike than the ease factor. In spring, when the Wenatchee River is raging...Read More...
Mountain bikes or cross bikes are among the best ways to get around if you’ll be visiting and staying in Stehekin. From the ferry landing at the end of Lake Chelan, there are about 15 miles of road taking you up...Read More...
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 Trail, offers a sustained climb up...Read More...
