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Surf Central Washington at Lakeside Surf

Lakeside Surf, the world’s largest stationary surf wave that opened in Chelan, Wash., in 2021 continues to serve the wave riding longings of land-locked surfers ...
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Teach Your Kids Survival Skills

If you don’t know about the “I Survived” historical fiction book series by Lauren Tarshis, then your kids likely do. Popular with readers from 3rd ...
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Fishing Rods, Play Boats, and Big Skies

An epic, multi-sport Montana road trip. Browne Bridge to Glen on the Big Hole Last July, some friends and I made the five-hour drive to ...
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The Hunters of Saltese Flats: The Long-Eared Owl

This winter, silent hunters descended on the wet meadows of Saltese Flats.  A group of long-eared owls, Asio otus, roosted along the hedgerows that occupy ...
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If We Were Rabbits

From time to time, I like to see the world through a different lens. My own lens is typically addled by excess caffeine and the ...
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10 Essentials for Hiking

10 Essentials for Hiking There are variations and additions to this classic list of essentials that organizations like the Mountaineers recommend all hikers carry with ...
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Check Your Hiking Readiness

Before you head out on a summer hike, take a minute to check in with yourself to make sure you’re prepared for what you’re hoping ...
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Events & Festivals in the Koots

Gatherings are back in southeastern British Columbia this summer and fall. Find a music festival or fun community event to plan your next north-of-the-border adventure ...
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