Cover photo courtesy Amy McCaffree I had been freelance writing for “Northwest Runner” magazine for about five years when I landed my first story for “Out There Monthly” – a cover story about Nordic skiing, for the January 2006 issue. I have been a loyal contributor ever since. Writing about the outdoors and living in […]
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Old-growth forest stands provide destinations for hiking and camping to better appreciation the grandeur of old, big trees.
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By Ammi Midstokke It’s easy for us to pick sides and rest on the laurels of our conviction. And if that doesn’t make us feel good enough about ourselves, we can join the ranks of the one-uppers: vegans who don’t eat honey, homeschool parents who teach their kids Latin, and misanthropic conservationists. Mitch Friedman was
For more than 50 years, the Great Burn Conservation Alliance (GBCA) has worked to safeguard the wild character of the Northern Bitterroot Mountains along the Idaho–Montana border. This landscape—known as the Great Burn—spans nearly 2 million acres of roadless, wildlands filled with old-growth cedar, alpine ridges and clean, cool streams. GBCA’s mission is simple but
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Connecting to the world through trail work By Claire Thompson Cover photo courtesy of Xander Demetrios Not far from the trailhead on the Indian Creek trail in the North Cascades’ Glacier Peak Wilderness, an unnamed side stream spills from the eastern flanks of Mount David into the White River. A few summers ago, my Forest
Your ultimate Inland Northwest guide for hikes, floats, bike rides, fishing spots, history and adventure Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Long days, cool waters and mountain trails—summer in the Inland Northwest is pure magic. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or searching for serenity, you’ll find the right outdoor adventure to match your mood in this
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Cover photo courtesy of Aaron Theisin The hiking and backpacking possibilities in the mountains surrounding Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort would take years to fully explore, but here are a few favorites trails to get you started. For more options and detailed hike descriptions and maps, pick up a copy of the “West Kootenay Hiking” guidebook
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Cover photo courtesy Stephan Malette If you’ve never made the trek to ski in Nelson, B.C., you wouldn’t be the first. Tucked deep in the Selkirk Mountains, only 45 miles from the U.S. border, it’s more of a hideaway than a destination. But for those in the know, that’s the way they like it. Strewn
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Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles Nothing beats a hot spring soak after a fall day hike, and Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort (40 minutes north of Nelson, B.C.), is surrounded by some pretty spectacular options. Take your pick from old-growth forest, stream-or-lakeside strolls, challenging hill climbs, or cascading waterfalls. Then kick back and relax in the
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Over 20 years ago I had my first job as a fledgling wildlife biologist on the Republic Ranger District in the Colville National Forest. That summer I saw my first bobcat, nearly biked into a bear, crossed the border for an air-conditioned movie theater and good wings, did loon nest success surveys, and sat outside
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