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In Wenatchee we found a gem, the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail. An old bridge (above) does double duty; accommodating a water line and non-motorized traffic.

The trail covers over 20 miles, paralleling the Columbia River on two sides. It passes through several city parks, a wildlife refuge, walking trails, and commercial zones – with shopping and restaurants. It also includes two beautifully maintained state parks with camping. We enjoyed daily rides, with great food and beverages along the way.

We know the level of cooperation required to build a community trail system, we admire what the Wenatchee community accomplished.

This is a model worth copying!

The bridge we’re building, over Hill Creek, has been slow going. We hope that better weather will boost volunteer turnout. This trail, when it’s completed, will be a two mile long loop trail.

On April 9th fourteen (14) of us worked on three tasks. The trailhead was prepped for seeding grass, an access point for staging trail building materials was improved, and more bridge work was completed.

On April 23rd, our Earth Day session, we’ll be moving rock using a high-line. This decade old post shows photos of our last high-line, and this video shows it in use. They’re cool!

Registration is open for the April 23th session. For more photos and videos check us out on Instagram and Facebook.

Youth groups and young volunteers are welcome. To learn more about the benefits of volunteering for young people, please read the “5 Reasons Teens Should Volunteer.”

At the March 12th and 26th sessions a great deal was accomplished. We have work for all ages and abilities. Please join us!

We’re excited, we have two things to report:

• We have a new poster, and they’re up.
• And next next week we take delivery of our new volunteer tee shirts.

Registration is open for the April 9th session. For photos, videos and details on what’s next, please check us out on Instagram and Facebook.

Young volunteers are welcome, please read the “5 Reasons Teens Should Volunteer.”

The February 26th session went well, all the planned work was completed.

We had four (4) new volunteers; Amy, Cayden, Le Ola and Trina – and Ken earned his STB volunteer tee shirt. Thanks team!

Registration is open for the March 12th session. For photos, videos and details on what’s next, please check us out on Instagram and Facebook.

Everyone is welcome. We’re going into this session with a new Safety Protocol.

Young volunteers are welcome, please read the “5 Reasons Teens Should Volunteer.”

Adam in the last few years has become one of our leaders. He arrives early, stays late, comes rain or shine, and runs equipment. He has been with us volunteering for over ten (10) years.

For volunteer organizations to have a future they MUST attract a next generation of volunteers.

See “5 Reasons Teens Should Volunteer” and please consider Getting Involved. Thanks!

On December 11th we finished the big rock wall. Fourteen (14) hearty volunteers attended.

Roger and Leslie Estep provided lunch again. Jerry and I, below, are dishing up seconds.

Additionally, it was great to have the Slabodnik family back; Ellie, Robert and Zoe.

After the holidays and winter break we hope you’ll get involved. It’s time for New Year’s resolutions, how about volunteering?

For more session photos click on gallery.

Young volunteers are welcome, Zoe (above) got involved as a high school junior.

Like us on Facebook, become a volunteer or make a donation. Thank you!

On November 13th we made real progress at the new bridge. Nineteen (19) volunteers attended, putting in one hundred and thirty hours.

Roger and Leslie Estep provided lunch, and the BE Kiwanis Club attended as our Guest Group.

It was a great, and nearly everyone is returning for the upcoming December 11th session.

Going into the holidays, and our winter break, please consider getting involved.

For more session photos click on gallery.

Young volunteers are welcome, as is detailed in our youth program document. Please share this information with the young people in your life!

And lastly, please like us on Facebook.