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Forty for Forty: Birding at Horse Lake Reserve

by Susan Ballinger

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Forty for Forty: A Forty-Flower Walk 

Late April through mid-May is peak wildflower season in the foothills of Central Washington and, in honor of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust’s 40^th anniversary,  an outing to identify 40 different foothills flowers strikes me as a fun reason to take a romp in the hills.

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Forty for Forty: Dry Gulch

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Forty for Forty: Mindful Monday series

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Forty for Forty: Opening Day

Participating in any kind of ‘Opening Day’ is typically a celebratory occasion. In the case of Opening Day in the Wenatchee Foothills (April 1 each year), the celebration is about the end of winter, return of warmer weather, and the start of the spring wildflowers.
 

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Forty for Forty: The Chopper Stair Stepper

Time spent outdoors is about many things – inspiration, contemplation, relaxation,  skill development—but, for me, a frequent motive for short outings in the Wenatchee foothills boils down to exercise. My wife uses a gym with classes and machines for many of her workouts and I tease her about using an indoor facility when, for free, nature has outfitted our region with such workouts as the Chopper Stair Stepper.

Article from The Wenatchee World | March 8, 2025

On the Trail                Story by Mark Shipman

Climbing at Peshastin Pinnacles is a rite of spring

Article from The Wenatchee World | March 15, 2025

Forty for Forty: Completing 'The Loop'

Article from The Wenatchee World | March 1, 2025

The Forty for Forty Project 

A question to consider.

Besides your employer, which three organizations are most important for maintaining the quality of life you enjoy in Central Washington?