Photos: Wenas Wildlife Area Adventure

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Ceg

Wenas Wildlife Area Adventure
Hosted by Eastern Washington Adventures. Event called by Foxracer.
Report by Clay Graham, photos by Clay Graham / CegPics.com.

On Monday April 3rd, 2017, Foxracer came over from Western Washington to do some exploring. We left Graham Family Farm and headed out to the Wenas Wildlife Area with two rigs. Foxracer’s Subaru Outback and my Jeep Wrangler.

We ran Durr Road, Roza Creek Road, and then up Buffalo Ridge Road to the end. From there we hiked down to the Yakima Skyline Trail above the Yakima River Canyon. We took the trail a little ways to get a good view of the Roza Dam on the Yakima River.

After taking a lot of photos, we hiked back up to the rigs. The climb was a workout. It was worth it, the views were awesome.

Back at the rigs we took a short break and head back out. Foxracer headed to the Umtanum Recreation Area to set up camp. I dropped two of my boys off at home and then met Foxracer at his camp for a campfire.

This was a great time.

Here are some photos of the Wenas Wildlife Area Adventure:

Foxracer’s Subaru Outback

Wenas Wildlife Area

The intersection of Roza Creek Road & Buffalo Ridge Road.

Wenas Wildlife Area

Doc airing the Jeep tires down some.

Wenas Wildlife Area

The end of Buffalo Ridge Road.

Wenas Wildlife Area

Yakima River Canyon

Roza Dam in the Yakima River Canyon.

Wenas Wildlife Area

Looking at Selah and Yakima in the background from Buffalo Ridge.

From Buffalo Ridge, looking across the Wenas Valley at the Wenas Mammoth dig site.

Mount Rainier in the background.

Wenas Wildlife Area

Looking at the Selah end of the Yakima River Canyon.

In the Yakima River Canyon looking back up to where we were looking down earlier.

Umtanum Recreation Area in the Yakima River Canyon.

Wenas Wildlife Area

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National Caramel Day

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Ceg

National Caramel Day

National Caramel Day

Celebrate National Caramel Day at Selah Sweets.
Get two free caramels for just coming in today at Graham Family Farm!
Selah Sweets makes many flavors of caramel to choose from.

#NationalCaramelDay

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Photos: 4th Annual Selah Jeep Meet & Greet!

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Ceg

4th Annual Selah Jeep Meet & Greet!
Hosted by Eastern Washington Adventures / Graham Family Farm.
Sponsored by Selah Sweets.
Report by Clay Graham, photos by Clay & Doc Graham / CegPics.com.

On Saturday April 1st, 2017 the 4th Annual Selah Meet & Greet was held at Graham Family Farm. There were a lot of 4×4 enthusiast that came to meet others and to flex out on the RTI ramp.

There were some Give-a-ways from the DNR & Forest Service. Selah Sweets had 100 hot dogs to give out.

The Yakima Herald came out and did a write up.
Jeep Meet and Greet in Selah aims for education, respect for trails – By Miles Jay Oliver

Here are some photos of the Selah Jeep Meet & Greet:

Selah Jeep Meet

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Upcoming: Wenas Recreation Area Camp Out & Clean Up

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Ceg

Wenas Clean Up

Wenas Recreation Area Camp Out & Clean Up
Saturday May 6th, 2017 9:30am-3:00pm

Here is a volunteer opportunity for public lands near Selah. Get involved and help our public lands.

This event is eligible for a voucher toward a complimentary Discover Pass.

Join DNR staff and partners from Eastern Washington Adventures to pick up litter on green dot roads and give back to BBQ Flats and Cascade Park. Volunteers will also be repairing a fence at BBQ Flats.

What to bring: Volunteers should bring clothes appropriate for weather conditions, work gloves, lunch and water.

Directions: Meet at BBQ Flats. Going east on I-82, take Exit 26. Turn right on Highway 821 North. In .2 miles, turn left on Highway 823 South. In 1.9 miles, take a slight right for Wenas Road for 20 miles. Turn left on Maloy Road and stay left to site.

Camping information: A Discover Pass is required for all street licensed vehicles that are parked for camping. Everyone is welcome to camp at the Base Camp. Meet & Greets Friday and Saturday evenings.

Wenas Recreation Area Camp Out & Clean Up

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Photos: 2017 Eastern Washington Adventures Top Member Challenge

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Ceg

2017 Eastern Washington Adventures Top Member Challenge
Hosted by Eastern Washington Adventures
Report and photos by Clay Graham / CegPics.com

On Saturday March 25th, 2017, Eastern Washington Adventures members met up at Curly’s II in Kittitas, Washington for the annual Eastern Washington Adventures Top Member Challenge.

We convoyed to Colockum Road for the Eastern Washington Adventures Top Member Challenge. We stopped and to air down before the climb up the ridge.

We aired down and headed up Colockum Pass to find a good starting point. The snow was very workable to stay on top of as long as you stayed in the center of the road. We started the Eastern Washington Adventures Top Member Challenge on top of the ridge at the first power lines. The challenge was the first one to the Halfway Station Marker. Since there was a small turn out, the two in the challenge voted to let AlwayswrenchN in with tires bigger than 35×12.50.

We lined up the challenge member rigs with mine that was on the hard pack. Left to Right; AlwayswrenchN – YJ, TJ40 with Guido as co-pilot – TJ, the judges Ceg and Ron the Parts Guy – JKU, and Phil – YJ.

We hit a softer snow just past the Powerline Road. There were a few rigs stuck along the way. Only rigs competing could help each other out and being good sports they did.

At the last open area near Halfway Station, I let the guy know the marker was on the other side of the fence. TJ40 had already buried it and Phil did right after. We caught up to AlwayswrenchN to watch him finish the challenge.

AlwayswrenchN went back and pulled Phil out and then TJ40. Everyone came up to Halfway Station and ate lunch. During the break, AlwayswrenchN’s girls came to check out the Halfway Station Marker. One dug it out to read it.

After lunch we headed on down the north slope of Naneum Ridge. We stopped and headed back out at a big off camber snow drift.

This was a very fun day thanks to who all came.

Here are some pictures of our 2017 Eastern Washington Adventures Top Member Challenge: