By Susan Lagsdin Photos by Travis Knoop  “These are a few of my favorite things…”  Shaunna Larson’s favorites list as she walks through the many rooms is a long one, and she’s determined to incorporate the best of the Springwater … Continue reading →

Story by Susan Lagsdin This house on its view-grabbing seven acres at Eagle Rock, is available for $1.5 million.  What does that look like in Wenatchee? It is a surprise from the first walk-in. It’s decidedly big (at 6,000-plus square … Continue reading →

By Rollie Schmitten photos by Donna Cassidy Two old guys (ages 72 and 82) were discussing retirement and what to do with their spare time. Ski season had passed. They didn’t golf, fishing was closed, and both were worn out … Continue reading →

Story by Susan Lagsdin Photos by Donna Cassidy A growing stack of boxes, bins and bundles lines the broad hallway upstairs in the Rosvold Building on Wenatchee Avenue, and there’s a flurry of deep cleaning inside an almost-empty apartment #2. … Continue reading →

By Susan Lagsdin Sometimes a house is more than just a home. Chelan’s north shore development, The Lookout, also reminds us that a house can represent a philosophical construct, a sociological trend or an economic reality. Guy Evans is extremely … Continue reading →

By Joe Anderson The Clara Lake and Marion Lake areas next to Mission Ridge Ski Area offer breathtaking views of the snowy wilderness.  This view was captured in the early morning directly after a heavy snowfall before the creek froze … Continue reading →

By Joe Anderson The new year has arrived, and I am sure resolutions have been made to lose weight, get more exercise and to dust off the snow shoes in the garage or to use the new ones Santa left.  … Continue reading →

By Lief Carlsen In the winter of 1988, forestry technician Ken Dull considered himself a lucky man. After 10 years of scraping by on seasonal work for the U.S. Forest Service, he was now a full-time employee with the impressive … Continue reading →

By Lisa Robinson  with Kate Walker I’ve always wanted us — Wenatchee — to embrace our Art on the Avenue sculptures like the one by Seattle’s sculptor Richard Beyer’s best-known and best-dressed public artwork, Waiting for the Interurban, which wears … Continue reading →

By Marlene Farrell Watching Julia Pinnix play her hammered dulcimer, it seems like musical magic coming from the intricate motion of her two handheld hammers, curved like wooden spoons.  To Julia, it’s second nature.  She is a self-described, “visual learner.” … Continue reading →

By Marlene Farrell Serendipity started Mijanou Fortney on her journey of teaching pottery classes and opening her business, MF Pottery.  She took a roundabout path to art. She grew up in Montana and majored in anthropology at Bates College in … Continue reading →

By Molly Steere After several surgeries last year, including a total knee replacement, I was desperate for something to look forward to.  However, my husband, Toby, and I were trying to save money (I hear college is expensive these days) … Continue reading →

By Gary Larson In the summer of 2017 during my two months of recovery and convalescence for a torn and repaired left knee Patella injury, I focused positive thoughts for future hiking endeavors for 2018.  The year 2018 was a … Continue reading →

By Lee Martin I love most things British: their history, their pubs, their humor, and their authors. While I had been to the United Kingdom several times in my lifetime, I had never really considered hiking through the countryside. Then … Continue reading →

Let’s snowshoe • The story of Echo Ridge ski area • Skiing White Pass on the cheap • An introvert goes on a group vacation • Warming outside art with whimsy • Remembering the old home place • Hiking in … Continue reading →

“My Best Day in 2018” stories: Birth, re-birth, travel and joy • A second look at our favorite photos of 2018 • Running cross country as a “mature” adult • A walk in an area of outstanding beauty • How … Continue reading →

Write on — how to start writing and get published • Grand old car show in England • A Yank drives in Britain — and it’s scary • The amazing volcanos of Hawai’i • Stevens Pass and the hitchhiker • … Continue reading →

A different way to see Egypt • Wife gives husband the ‘Gift of Life’ • Beyond just tossing around the Frisbee • At 96, still living the life well lived • The seasons of Saddle Rock • Despite teenage accident, … Continue reading →

A widow writes about dealing with being in charge now • Passage to Juneau: brothers finally arrive after 40 years • The ugly truth about mushrooms • Mommas night out in the mountains • Llamas are an aging hiker’s best … Continue reading →

Rally around the trees at Nason Ridge • Checking out and checking off Spider Meadows • Painting rocks of hope • 5 reasons to SUP (stand up paddleboard) • Building a farm house in undiscovered Malaga • There’s a home … Continue reading →

Swearing in to become an American • A grandpa’s summer adventure with a 6-year-old • Playing music on the mountains • Driving the iconic Route 66 • Bucket list trip to Angkor Wat • Expansive view home on an “impossible” … Continue reading →

Artist couple from Peshastin tell why they are moving to Mexico • Eruption! Chartering a ‘copter to fly over hot lava in Hawaii • Smelling rustled roses • Counting songbirds at dawn • Summer fun ideas from Cary Ordway • … Continue reading →

Favorite stories about dads, by readers • Taking an Honor Flight with veteran father • A cartoonist goes to Italy • A snake killer no more • Moms rafting on a raging river • Wenatchee classic home gets a new … Continue reading →

Let’s go plogging (and pick up some trash) • A pretty day for a hike up Mount Sauer • The awesome Dry Falls • Why move? Why Idaho? • Spring time is fun time locally • Master Gardeners get their … Continue reading →

Back country adventures in a Jeep • Jeeping the WABDR • The joys of mountain biking • Walking the El Camino De Santiago • Fun places to go from Cary Ordway • Motorcycle accident changed her life — for the … Continue reading →

Visiting the “Galapagos of the North” — a sailing adventure • On top of Mount Aconcagua • Teacher quit kids to teach dogs • Starting from scratch in a new country • Up from the ashes, a new house in … Continue reading →

Beautiful photos from a color blind bird photographer • The beauty and beasts of Zambia • Up a jungle river • Sailing the coast to Mexico • Russian grown, American sewing • Big house / little house • Why have … Continue reading →