Explore Fire Lookouts in the Inland NW
Guide to hiking and exploring historic fire lookouts in the mountains of Eastern Washington and North Idaho, and resources to learn more.
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Six Kid-Friendly Campgrounds
By Amy Silbernagel McCaffree Camping provides rituals for family bonding: the road trip, meals around the picnic table, playtime, and the campfire. Days stretch long for children to immerse themselves in nature. It’s as transformative as it is fun. “Teaching children about the natural world should be treated as one of the most important events
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Amy McCaffree Amy (Silbernagel) McCaffree enjoys paddling, camping, biking, hiking, alpine skiing, and gardening. She is the Out There Kids columnist and has been writing for OTO since 2006. Amy has a MFA in Creative Writing from Eastern Washington University and lives in Spokane with her husband and their two children. View Articles Connect Carol
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STCU helps tree-planting effort
One more way for teachers to help give back to the community: going green in checking accounts Starting on Earth Day, STCU members who switch to paper-saving electronic account statements will be helping plant trees. At the same time, they’ll help local students learn about conservation and sustainability. For every member who makes the
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Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
Humans were NEVER meant to Hibernate January is national “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month!” For Washington and Idaho locals, January is a great time to try a new winter activity or get back on the mountain. All four of Ski the NW Rockies’ resorts (49 Degrees North, Lookout Pass, Mt. Spokane and Silver Mountain)
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Friends of Scotchman Peaks Winter Hike Series begins on Sunday, Jan. 6
Eighth Annual FSPW hike series offers education and winter walks for all fitness levels Winter hikers enjoy the sun and a huge view from Scotchman Peak. Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness announced their 8th annual winter hike series, an even dozen chances to get out into the beautiful landscape of the proposed wilderness on the
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A literary evening for river and adventure lovers
Outdoor writer and recovering raft guide Jo Deurbrouck has been thinking about rivers much of her life. Come hear what she has to say about wild water, the necessity of adventure, and her new book; and let her transport you onto lovely rivers and big adventures.
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Schweitzer adds new lifts
Schweitzer Upgrades Lifts and Amenities for 2012-2013 Winter Over $1 Million Invested for Capital Improvements Sandpoint, ID – Schweitzer Mountain Resort is spending over $1 Million in capital improvements for the 12/13 season. Projects include doubling the size of the Gourmandie market, remodeling the interior of the Ski and Ride center, replacing the drive and
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Barb Chamberlain new ED for Bicycle Alliance of Washington
The Bicycle Alliance of Washington has hired Barb Chamberlain of Spokane as their new Executive Director. Chamberlain currently serves as the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the Washington State University-Spokane campus, where she has built the communications staff from one person to a team of six. She is also a founding board member
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