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The West Koot Route: A Family Road Trip in Southeast British Columbia

A Tour of Southeast British Columbia’s Wild Lakes, Backcountry, and Mountain Towns Planning time away from daily life’s demands and executing a great road trip can be stressful and a lot of work. But a truly excellent trip can quickly and completely obliterate anxious feelings from unfinished work you inevitably leave behind. This past May,

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Gear Review: Shumake Designs Suspended Fire Pits

Created in Spokane by artist Scott Shumake, these tri-pod-suspended fire pits turn heads with their aesthetic designs and will transform your backyard, festival, or campground campfires into a whole new way to experience an ancient human tradition—gathering around the warmth and light of a shared blaze with your tribe of friends and family. Load one

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How to Turn Your Backyard into a Campfire-capable Hangout

Staying outside late into long-lit evenings is particularly enjoyable in July. Before fire season rolls around, smogging up the air and preventing outdoor burning of any kind, small backyard fires can provide the backdrop to many hours of social gatherings, family bonding, and open-air cooking of the on-stick variety. If you do not already have

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Stirring up a one pot meal. Photo: Shallan Knowles

Better Eating in the Backcountry

Getting bored with grilled hamburgers and s’mores every time you go camping? While there is nothing wrong with this traditional, all-American campsite meal, perhaps you’re ready for some different ideas. If you’re backpacking, it’s tempting to be satisfied with store-bought, freeze-dried meals or ramen noodles – simple, easy, little mess. Yet, you shouldn’t submit to

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Northeast Washington Brewery Roadtrip: Brews, Eats & Fall Scenery

The Inland Northwest provides the perfect conditions for a brewery road trip: over two dozen breweries nestled among some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Now that the summer crowds are fading and winter’s chill is in the air, the timing is ideal for a beer trek.   Lost Falls Brewery, Colville Located

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