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Voyager's De-Light

When campers long to be fully swathed in illumination, a headlamp’s harsh laser beam just isn’t going to cut it. Campers that prefer sitting in an orb of light may get their fix with the Voyager LED lantern from Black Diamond. Read on for the review.

+6 6 votes

Map and Compass 101

WenatcheeOutdoors recently partnered with Cascade Subaru and Wenatchee Parks and Rec Department to run a multi-week navigation course. If you missed the course you can still pick up the basics from our map and compass slideshow.

+10 12 votes

Navigating the Sage Hills

Mother Nature served up a scrumptious multi-course meal for the senses on the final meeting of the spring navigation course sponsored by Cascade Subaru, Wenatchee Parks and Recreation, and WenatcheeOutdoors. 


+32 38 votes

Prime Rib of Goat

Prime Rib, an 11-pitch rock climbing route on Goat Wall near Mazama, is outside our normal territory but we've included it because its unusual qualities make it a must-do route for Central Washington rock climbers. This guidebook information was first posted in 2009 but locals who have climbed recently agree this is a worthy route.

 

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Regional Road and Trail Conditions

It's the time of year when questions abound about where you can drive to, what trails are snow free, and where you can car camp. We've gleaned local information from the Forest Service's Recreation Report, WenatcheeOutdoorsForum.org , and Turns All Year.
+10 10 votes

Bird Photo Quiz

Can you tell a chukar from a chickadee? A flicker from a finch? Test your bird skills with this photo quiz that features birds you might see during a hike or bike ride in the Wenatchee Valley.

+6 6 votes

The Are-You-Mad? Workshop Returns

John Marshall will offer the third Mad River Photography Workshop from May 21-23. This field-oriented course will be based out of Pine Flats Campground and will guide students through photographing the burned forests and the extraordinary wildflower displays in the upper Entiat River area. 

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Closer Look: Hands Across the Foothills

The next event in CDLT's Wenatchee Foothills Campaign will be their Hands Across the Foothills photograph on Saddle Rock this Saturday, April 20. This is your chance to support the Land Trust's goal to double the preserved recreational lands in our backyard by simply going for a hike.

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A New Quiet on The Western Front

In early April, big news went down regarding snowmobile use on Forest Service lands. A federal court stated the Forest Service needs to manage snowmobile use on its lands. The case was decided in Idaho but may soon improve the outdoor experience for skiiers and snowshoers visiting the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

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Are We Loving Saddle Rock to Death?

A typical spring weekend can see hundreds of people visiting Saddle Rock. It's a beautiful, accessible place to hike, and we enjoy it for good reason. However, with its spiderweb of erosion-prone social trails, Saddle Rock is also a trail steward's nightmare.