Photos: Wenas Wildlife Area End of Year 4×4 Trip

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Ceg

Wenas Wildlife Area End of Year 4×4 Trip
Report by Clay Graham / CegPics.com

Around 10 AM Saturday December 31st, 2011 Eastern Washington Adventures members met up at the Sheep Company Road entrance of the Wenas Wildlife Area for the End of year run. I rode with BlindPilot in his TJ. This was more of a backroads sightseeing run this year since there was not much snow.

First we explored Rosa Creek Road to the end. Next we ran the Umtanum Ridge Road to the Southeast to check out the views over looking the Yakima River. Next we ran Umtanum Ridge road to the west. We dropped down into Black Canyon and then back up to Umtanum Ridge road again. We continued following Umtanum Ridge to the Northwest and dropped down to near the end of the pavement on North Wenas Road. We ran the pavement down by Wenas Lake to ran a green dot road back up to Umtanum Ridge. The first road we tried was Kelly Hollow but it was closed. Next we drove of Hessler Flats Road to find it was closed at the end. We turned around and drive back out. Tealtard headed for home and we decided to run the Wenas Pass for something to do. On the Ellensburg side we turned up Durr Road and ran it out to Sheep Company Road. We aired up and headed out. TJ40 when home and the rest of us went to the Eastern Washington Adventures Club House for the New Year’s Party.

Below are the pictures of our day:

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Lake Wenatchee State Park

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Ceg

Lake Wenatchee State Park
Report by Clay Graham / Eastern Washington Adventures

On Tuesday December 20th, 2011 we left Leavenworth Washington after being there for the 2011 Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival get together. We headed North on Chumstick Highway to check out Plain Washington a long the way to see Lake Wenatchee. At Lake Wenatchee State Park we went in to take a look since we have a Discover Pass. The boys and I took a walk down to the lake while the girls stayed in the truck since it was very windy and cold.

Here are a few pictures:

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I would like to come back in the summer.

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EWA Road Trip – Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Ceg

Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival
Report by Clay Graham / Eastern Washington Adventures

On Sunday December 18th, 2011 Eastern Washington Adventures members met up at the München Haus in Leavenworth Washington for our annual Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival get together. We had lunch then head out to see things around town. Around 4:30 PM we gathered in font of the gazebo for the main event, the lighting of the town. Great family fun. The day was a lot of fun thanks to the people of Leavenworth that put so much work into making the Christmas Lighting Festival happen.

My family stayed Sunday and Monday nights at the Evergreen Inn so we could enjoy what Leavenworth has to offer through Tuesday afternoon. The kids had fun sledding and shopping. I enjoyed the places you can eat and drink.

We want to thank all the people that came out to this Eastern Washington Adventures get together.

Merry Christmas to all!

Below are the pictures of our Leavenworth Adventure:

Sunday

A nice guy at the Evergreen Inn took this picture of us.
Ceg, 99, Doc, Odo, Charlie & Monster.

My family with Woody Goomsba

The München Haus where we met up.

TJ40 ordering a beer.
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Doc and Odo keeping warm.
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99 coming with the kid drinks.
München Haus

TJ40’s family.
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München Haus

The new Icicle Brewery.

Awesome outdoor heat.
Icicle Brewery

From the upstairs seating looking down at the bar.
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Kid drinks.
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Where they make the beer.
Icicle Brewery

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Icicle Brewery

Icicle Brewery

Walking toward the main part of the town.
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Leavenworth

jeffs_62 dropping off some stuff in his car.
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People having fun.
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Leavenworth

I saw one of the Shindig Wheelers 4×4 Club members with his family there.
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Leavenworth

Check out the look on this lady’s face when Jeff grabbed Odo since he wouldn’t come.
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Father Christmas.

Carolers.
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Leavenworth

TJ40’s family having fun.
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Leavenworth

The main event. The Christmas lighting ceremony.
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Leavenworth

Monday

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The kids sledding.
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Leavenworth

I headed to The Loft for lunch.
Leavenworth

Leavenworth

The Loft

Lunch at The Loft was very good.

Taking a walk around Leavenworth.

Leavenworth

Tuesday

We check out of our motel and took a drive. On the way we saw this big suit of armor.
Leavenworth

Leavenworth

We stopped at Bistro Espresso before heading back to do some shopping.
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The kids wanted a picture with the goats.
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I bought a growler full of Lokal Lager from Icicle Brewery to take back home.

We took a drive out to Lake Wenatchee State Park before heading back home to Selah.

This was a great family vacation.

Go Play!

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The Loft

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Ceg

The Loft
Report by Clay Graham / Eastern Washington Adventures

During my vacation in Leavenworth Washington for the 2011 Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival get together I found a great place to hang out at for some adult time. It is called “The Loft“. It is located in the heart of Leavenworth upstairs in the Village Pharmacy building at 815 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826. They offer a full bar and a large selection of European and micro brews a long with good food, live entertainment, karaoke, dancing and Foosball. Open until 2 AM daily.

I will make sure I stop in at “The Loft” whenever I am in Leavenworth. You should too! The Loft 15

Here are a few pictures of “The Loft”:

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Great drinks and food!
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Find “The Loft” on Facebook!

Thank you to “The Loft” management for the great service and hospitality!

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Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Ceg

2011 Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival Video

Every year Leavenworth, Washington has 3 weekends in December where they hold Christmas Lighting Ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday. This is a great time for the whole family.

Note:These clips are only a small part of the Festival. For more info please visit http://www.leavenworth.org

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Photos: Wenas Wildlife Area End of Year 4×4 Trip

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EWA Road Trip – Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival

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Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival

2011 Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival Video

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