Saddlerock- Wenatchee, WA

On Saturday, March 17th we took our first hike for 2007! Our music teacher friends invited is to join them on this easy day hike. At the top, we stopped for a lunch and enjoyed the view of the valley.

Saddlerock is a group of rocks that look over Wenatchee, Washington (20 min. drive from Cashmere). There are great views of Wenatchee from many points along the trail.

Kent was the adventuresome one of our group. He climbed up one of the rock formations as we all watched.

Swakane Wildlife Area

Sunday we took a hike around the Swakane Wildlife Area. The weather was very sunny, but there was a strong wind.

Click on the link to see a video of the area: http://www.youtube.com/v/Oz9YLNulY1Y

We ran into a few herds of mule deer (probably 30 total). Cassy was especially interested in watching... and running after them.

It was a great hike! Cassy especially loved the break at the top of the mountain!

The views from the top of the mountain were spectacular!

Peshastin Pinnacles

Saturday we took a walk on the trails of the Peshastin Pinnacles. The weather was very "on and off again" but it was still a great time to explore. This photo is looking towards our hometown Cashmere, Washington.

The orchards are all white because they have been recently sprayed. We can't wait until we start seeing some green leaves and then blooms!






Kent brought all his rock climbing gear, but it started raining again and did not want to slip!

The flowers have just starting to bloom on the southern side of the hills.

Skiing

Today Kent, Annie and Carol had a great skiing trip out by Lake Wenatchee. It was a beautiful partly cloudy day with sun shining on the mountains.

Kent made us a comfortable chair and cooked us a warm bowl of Top-Ramen and a mug of tea.

While Kent was working on lunch, Carol and Annie built an "evil" snowman!