
The Matrix Climbing Wall is becoming more popular.
Trail work party for climbing area
A trail-building party to improve access to the Matrix Climbing Wall near Mazama will take place Saturday (May 30) at the Goat Creek Sno-Park beginning at 9 a.m. Workers will help construct a half-mile trail to the increasingly popular climbing site. Visit www.nff.wildapricot.org/event-1944164 to register or call 996-4057.
Twisp River Trail work party
The Methow Valley Chapter of Back Country Horsemen invites you to join them for their annual Twisp River Trail cleanup on June 6. Meet at the Buttermilk Sno-Park at 8:30 a.m. Small groups will work on portions of the 15-mile trail. A potluck will follow at about 12:30 p.m.; bratwurst will be provided. Bring tools, water and a chair for the potluck. For more information, call 997-0133.
Fish for free June 6–7
“Free Fishing Weekend” in Washington state will be June 6–7, when licenses are not required to fish or gather shellfish in any waters open to fishing. Also, no vehicle access pass or Discover Pass will be required at any water-access sites maintained by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.