The Observer

Three places to get outdoor equipment

Hunter Ventoza, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2016

During spring, temperatures skyrocket and the days get longer. Ellensburg is known for its annual rodeo, but there’s more than cattle herding in this town. There is no shortage of nearby campgrounds,...

How to stay safe outdoors

Hunter Ventoza, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2016

There’s a lot of planning and preparation required for any trip; weeks can be spent ahead of time making sure everything is right for departure. However, no matter how much preparation goes in, problems...

Five hikes to scale in Kittitas Valley

Hunter Ventoza, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2016

If you’re looking to get out this weekend, don’t feel the need to drive hours for a good hike. The local area is full of trails though the diverse landscapes of Central Washington. Here are...

Students take on Central’s challenge course

Hunter Ventoza, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2016

Towering above the large grass field just north of campus, is the 50-foot tall “alpine tower,” which draws eyes to Central’s seldom-used challenge course. The size alone makes the challenge course...

Fishing season casts off around Washington

Hunter Ventoza, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2016

As spring approaches the Northwest, fishermen and women across the state of Washington can once again test their luck, tackle box in one hand and a fishing pole in the other. Saturday marked opening...

Litter in the local shooting pits

Hunter Ventoza, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2016

On a sunny spring day, shooters drive miles on pot-hole ridden roads with a car full of ammo to spend their day off enjoying their favorite outdoor recreational activity. They arrive at what is usually...

Central offers storage for firearms

Hunter Ventoza, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2016

Students living on campus at Central have a safe place to store their firearms, with university police. As tensions run high around the topic of gun control on college campuses, Central offers law-abiding,...