PADDLING – Expert kayakers have been watching a rare and fleeting opportunity flowing by this week. The Spokane River is running at flood stage and some play waves are in prime condition for doing tricks that can’t be done at lower flows. "This is a...
SOARING – Hang gliders and paragliders now have official permission to land in part of Chelan Falls Park, but they shouldn’t be swooping in on in-progress birthday parties or soccer games – at least not intentionally. Here's more from the Wenatchee World via AP: The…
TRAILS -- The Forest Service is letting the public suggest trail systems that should receive priority for maintenance in an era of bare-bones trail budgets. "No new money is coming in, but we're looking to do more teaming with partners and volunteers," said Kent Wellner,...
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