Snake River wild salmon and steelhead population is drastically declining, and the solution is to remove the four lower Snake River dams to allow salmon easier access into the 5,000+ miles of pristine upstream river habitat. The Columbia Basin Fund initiative proposed by Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson (R) aims to do that. Citizens need to voice their support to Congress.
Bold Proposal to Restore Snake River Salmon & Steelhead Read More »
Liberty Lake, Wash. When your boots crunch through the dirt, or your tires race over a technical section of trail, or you catch a glimpse of an eagle in the trees, do you wonder how that land is available for your enjoyment? As recreationists, it’s all too common that we take land for granted—thinking it
Funds Needed to Protect Saltese Uplands Read More »
7 coping tips & strategies from regional outdoor-community leaders to provide inspiration, solace, and practical ideas for surviving this hard season.
COVID Winter Survival Guide Read More »
Pandemic-induced virtual learning has reduced physical activity. Here are five ways for kids to get exercise during short class breaks on virtual schooldays.
Virtual Learning Recess Activities Read More »
For the one-year anniversary of the avalanche at Silver Mountain Resort in North Idaho, the resort will host a memorial event to honor the three victims.
Silver Avalanche Memorial: Jan. 7, 2021 Read More »
Some of us only ride, hike, or run trails. But there are many others who also support outdoor recreation and conservation groups and volunteer their time on trail and restoration projects. We need more of the latter—trail and public land champions like Bill Way and the NEWTS, Diana Roberts, and Bill Kinzel. (OTO) MTB Trail Hero Bill
Trail & Public Lands Champion: Bill Kinzel Read More »
By Rebecca Ross Most women, at some point in their lives, get discouraged about their appearance because they may not possess the ideal body according to societal standards. I was no different. I have always lived in predominantly white communities, and with that, feminine beauty typically meant white or light skinned, tall, skinny, long hair,
Strong IS Beautiful: Redefining Feminine Read More »
Though I primarily run in the morning, I’ve noticed that the later in the day I go, the faster I am (whether this is due to being more warmed up or less sleepy or some other factor, I haven’t successfully determined). One of the obstacles to making this my normal, though, is that elusive mental
Nutrition & Hydration: 4 Tips for Runners Read More »
More people starting biking during the pandemic and enjoying the correlating physical, mental, and emotional benefits.
For the Love of Biking and Wind in the Face Read More »
At a time when we need more good news, Schweitzer Mountain Resort recently announced a major investment in reducing the impact the resort’s operations have on the natural environment that sustains it. The broad-reaching initiative to reduce the resort’s environmental impact targets resource areas such as energy, water, waste, fleet fuels, supply chain, and forest health. To help with this
Schweitzer Invests in Sustainability Read More »
