 Bullsnakes and rattlesnakes are often mistaken for each other in the Foothills. However, unlike rattlesnakes, bullsnakes are non-venomous and are no more harmful to you than an ornery kitten. This article debunks some of the most common bullsnakes myths and gives tips for distinguishing them from their rattling counterparts.
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In 2012, wildfires burned over 350,000 acres in Washington. Fire suppression costs exceeded $88 million dollars. This year, wildfire experts are predicting another crispy year for the Western US. Should we rally the troops for full-on war, or let nature take her course when plausible? In this article The Nature Conservancy's Ryan Haugo explains that like the smoke it generates, the verdict on wildfire is hazy at best.
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 CDLT's easement on Horse Lake Reserve will forever protect the land from future development, but structures sprinkled across the property reveal that Horse Lake has been host to prospectors, farmers, ranchers, loggers, and bums in the not-so-distant past. Learn what life was like for Horse Lake's former homesteaders with snippets from Everett Burts' History of the Horse Lake Area.
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 Some of the National ________ (fill-in the blank) Days border on the ridiculous. Who really cares about National Cotton Candy Day or National Stink-Bug Day? One day worth caring about, however, is National Bike to Work Day (May 17). If everyone biked to work and got hooked on the concept, it would change society. Here's how...
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W hen 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.
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 The Wallowa Mountains tower over the plains of northeastern Oregon. I cut my teeth there as a backcountry skier so they are near and dear to me. When it comes to skiing beautiful Wallowaesque terrain, however, the mountains of the Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness are less visited and a whole lot closer...
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Hands Across the Foothills was held Saturday April 20 and brought close to a thousand people together to celebrate the Wenatchee Foothills. The idea was to form a human chain snaking down from the top of Saddle Rock to Circle Street Trailhead.
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 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.
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 Is the level of wolf hysteria (wolfsteria) we're hearing simply alarmism? Consider these statistics ... they indicate it is safer to walk wolf country than to walk urban streets. They also indicate too much time on the couch is hugely more dangerous than time amongst wolves.
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Coron Polley, Tom Janisch, and Adam Vognild recently made a 3-day tour through the Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness. The views and turns were so good we wouldn't have blamed them if they'd missed the boat back from Stehekin.
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 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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 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.
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 This story about how to handle yourself in snake country and reduce bad encounters with snakes was prepared last spring. It applies to traveling snake country this year as well, so we've re-posted it.
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 Long (31 miles) and tough (5,000 feet of elevation gain), but non-technical (all on gravel roads) this is an excellent ride if you're looking for a route that is physically hard, technically easy. With canyons, ridges, forests, summits, and long views... it's also scenically varied.
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 March 25, 2013. So far the list of blooming wildflowers is short. We’re seeing salt and pepper (a type of desert parsley), lots of prairie stars (saxifrage family), and bluebells (borage family). The balsamroots are budding, but very few are flowering yet. Buttercups and yellow bells are being seen. Tell us: what have you been seeing?
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 Since the inception of WenOut in 2005, we've stockpiled some of the best outdoor photos from around the region. With the onset of spring, we need to work hard to keep you, ahem, indoors visiting this site... which is why we compiled this beautiful "Picture of the Week" slideshow from our archives.
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 We recognize that using the WenatcheeOutdoors website can have you feeling like you’ve wandered into an ocean of information without a rudder to steer by. We’ve created this tips page to help readers navigate the depths of data. WenatcheeOutdoors is a guide to our regional outdoor resources, and this is a guide to the guide.
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