By Alan Moen When a stray grapevine from one of our grape arbors decided to climb onto an adjoining juniper tree a few years ago, I decided to honor its lofty ambition. Now this Glenora grapevine, a native American variety, … Continue reading
By Bruce McCammon Killdeer are tall, slender birds that are about the size of an American Robin. They are a white and brown bird with a distinct double breast band. They are commonly seen in many locations within north central … Continue reading
By Lynette Smith My name is Lynette, and I’ve been a “dog mom” for over 40 years. Until last fall, I was unaware of the many dangers associated with dog collars. Sadly, I learned the hard way by losing my … Continue reading
By Jay Young May 26, 2017 is a day I will never forget. As is my usual routine, I got up, cleaned up and sat down for breakfast while checking my e-mail. A strange looking name popped up, Ute… Hmm … Continue reading
by Linda Reid Travel by train always intrigued me. My introduction to it came by way of a Little Golden Book entitled All Aboard!, about a young girl and her mother traveling to visit her grandma in the “big city” … Continue reading
By Mari foreman Groff My mother’s day wish was a family wildflower hike. Following the advice of a local hiking guru, my obliging husband steered our family of seven through the hamlet of Peshastin, up Anderson Canyon Road, to the … Continue reading
story and photos By Jaana Hatton Dawn Jensen-Nobile knows what she is doing every Friday and Saturday afternoon: lead her small group of budding agriculturists. The backyard of her South Wenatchee home has become a community garden. “It started last … Continue reading
by Vicki Olson Carr The Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord districts of southern Norway had put on their fresh spring clothes after a long, dark winter when I returned to my grandparents’ homeland a few weeks ago. The apple and cherry trees … Continue reading
PHOTOS AND STORY by Celeste Barry I love to explore the world. My family and I have traveled extensively together, and one of my favorite ways to remember and reflect on our adventures is to photograph it all. One way … Continue reading
By Susan Lagsdin Photos by sara johnson Meraki Resort, the lakeview beauty featured here, is just one of four privately-owned view homes you can visit in September as part of the 2019 Lake Chelan Home Tour and Art Show, a … Continue reading
This is our daughter, Rosie, with her pet turkey named Gertrude (formerly named Smokey as “he” was bound for our Traeger last fall). Gertie surprised us by being a lady turkey and then surprised us even more by becoming great … Continue reading
By Susan Lagsdin Scene #1: Across from Icicle Ridge, the artist plunks down rocks to secure the corners of an unwieldy three-foot by nine-foot banner of heavy blue mulberry-tree paper to the uneven ground. Straddling over it at times, she … Continue reading
By Susan Lagsdin Like love or happiness, success can only be measured accurately by the person experiencing it. Rylei Franks — not boasting, just grateful — thinks he may be approaching it. The Wenatchee singer/songwriter is one of the more … Continue reading
Rocky Reach Hydro Project, now through 11/1, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Museum, café, balconies that offer panoramic views to the dam and grounds, juvenile fish bypass system. A 90-seat theater shows movies and ample parking for recreational vehicles and … Continue reading
By Constance Nelson Bean Shortly after I lost my husband, I realized how very quiet my home was each day. I found I was talking to myself, leaving the TV and music on far longer than I truly enjoyed. I … Continue reading
By Rod Molzahn “Three meals and a bed, $1.25 – $2.00 a day.” The Republic (the Wenatchee Daily World’s competitor) ran that advertisement in 1912 for the Elberta, Wenatchee’s finest hotel. The Elberta was owned by Noah (N.N.) Brown and … Continue reading
By June Darling Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. — Anais Nin People who are interested in living a full life rather than a shrink-wrapped one need to find a way to kick up their courage. Changing … Continue reading
By Jim Brown, M.D. Recently I read an article extolling the medical benefits of walking. The Harvard author equated the benefits to that of a “wonder drug.” I know I have promoted the health benefits of regular exercise, eating right, … Continue reading
By Mike Cassidy Editor Friday night, nothing to do, the wife suggests let’s go downtown and listen to music at Wenatchee Centennial park. When? Seven o’clock. What? By 7 p.m. I’ve perfectly fine with assuming the position in the comfy … Continue reading
Who was that man? An angel? • Take a walk on the wild (ocean) side • The remarkable resurrection of Squilchuck State Park • Volunteering at the Senior Center • At ease in Belize • Restored farmhouse better than original … Continue reading
By Cary Ordway Trees, trees, trees — we actually dreamt about trees when we were living in sunny San Diego. It was 14 years of weather bliss, but also 14 years without trees. Palm trees are nice, but they don’t … Continue reading
By Susan Ruth Williams My husband, Mike, went to work that morning, starting at 5 a.m. Afterward, he would tell me he hadn’t felt very good getting ready, but he had muscled through. If Mike hadn’t gone to work, none … Continue reading
story and photos by Andy Dappen The Enchantment Traverse is one of Washington’s premier hikes. Yet, because it’s hard to get an overnight permit for the route, many people have given up on backpacking the traverse. Instead, day hiking and … Continue reading
By Molly Steere I keep my eyes fixated on the wood beam I’m balancing on, well ahead of my front wheel. Focus. I sneak in a shaky half rotation of my pedals to keep my speed up. I’m doing it! … Continue reading
By Jay Young After retiring from my teaching position at Wenatchee High School in 2015, I started to wonder what I was going to do with my time. For over 40 years I was on a schedule. Every September started … Continue reading
By Dave Graybill Every year my wife Eileen and I host a fishing trip to somewhere warm. We have taken small groups of people to Belize twice and to three different destinations on the Sea of Cortez on the Baja … Continue reading
Story by Susan Lagsdin Photos by Travis Knoop You have to be a little bit fearless and pretty sure of your bearings when you make big life choices like the ones Greg and Julia Scott have made. First, the couple … Continue reading
By Jaana Hatton Most dog owners are pretty pleased when their pets sit or heel on command. Their routine may be a walk or two throughout the day and lots of downtime for the dog. Then there’s Roger, the Irish … Continue reading
By Susan Lagsdin Horses and music, music and horses — how better to sooth the troubled soul of a girl who might have headed nowhere, or worse? And, with those loves grown into twin proficiencies, what better way to live … Continue reading
The unknown dangers of dog collars
Lynette Smith with her beloved Ryder Jackson, front, a...
Shipping container house revisited now that it’s finished
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Home made from shipping containers
Story by Susan Lagsdin
Photos by Donna Cassidy
It s...
Entiat grape growing reaches new heights
By Alan Moen
When a stray grapevine from one of...
The good and bad of moving family to Costa Rica
By Geoff Barry
The Barry family relocated to Nos...
By Bruce McCammon Killdeer are tall, slender birds that are about the size of an American Robin. They are a white and brown bird with a distinct double breast band. They are commonly seen in many locations within north central … Continue reading
By Constance Nelson Bean Shortly after I lost my husband, I realized how very quiet my home was each day. I found I was talking to myself, leaving the TV and music on far longer than I truly enjoyed. I … Continue reading
By Rod Molzahn “Three meals and a bed, $1.25 – $2.00 a day.” The Republic (the Wenatchee Daily World’s competitor) ran that advertisement in 1912 for the Elberta, Wenatchee’s finest hotel. The Elberta was owned by Noah (N.N.) Brown and … Continue reading
By June Darling Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. — Anais Nin People who are interested in living a full life rather than a shrink-wrapped one need to find a way to kick up their courage. Changing … Continue reading
By Jim Brown, M.D. Recently I read an article extolling the medical benefits of walking. The Harvard author equated the benefits to that of a “wonder drug.” I know I have promoted the health benefits of regular exercise, eating right, … Continue reading
By Mike Cassidy Editor Friday night, nothing to do, the wife suggests let’s go downtown and listen to music at Wenatchee Centennial park. When? Seven o’clock. What? By 7 p.m. I’ve perfectly fine with assuming the position in the comfy … Continue reading
