Explore new trails and old favs in this evolving mountain town An hour north of Spokane in the beautiful Colville River Valley, Chewelah is best known by outdoorsy types for its proximity to 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort. Yet the ubiquitous natural beauty and proximity to huge swaths of public land have buoyed the development […]
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The Lands Council Public lands are sources of clean air and water for all of us. These large tracts of healthy land provide habitat for wildlife, a place to reconnect with family and friends, and increase physical and mental health. Public lands are so woven into the fabric of American culture that it might be easy to disregard these places or think that they
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Which passes you’ll need and what activities you can do on different lands For anyone who has ever been a bit confused by the breakdown of various land managers, which recreation pass is required where, and what activities are generally allowed, this guide will serve as a handy reference and starting point to explore your
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There are dozens of outdoor recreation, wildlife, and land conservation organizations and public lands agencies that protect, enhance, and help manage Inland Northwest public lands. They work to protect and maintain trails and other recreation destinations, wildlife, and natural resources. Find one or more that strike a chord with you and support them and our
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The Kalispel Tribe is working to track down the flyways of northeast Washington migratory birds By Mike Lithgow As you head north down the Pend Oreille River in northeast Washington, you will come across a beautiful wide valley carved by ice and water. This valley contains some amazing waterfowl habitat, and the Kalispel Tribe’s Natural
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This Backcountry Booty is sponsored by: WANDER SPOKANE! Wander Spokane has donated a Food Tour for TWO! This three hour tour includes delicious local and artisan food, information about the businesses, their mission and what they are up to in the future. In between stops your guide will share stories of Spokane’s past present and
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Busy as a beaver is not just a quaint phrase. These rodents can transform a landscape in a matter of days, creating fastidiously managed dams, intricate lodges and food caches with underwater entrances. They can flood out large areas, making ponds that allow them to access more of their preferred trees. These activities have a
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The complex story of cattle grazing on public lands In the Sept/Oct printer version of this article, a photo was mislabeled as Bryan Gotham. We apologize to the Gothams and out there readers for this inaccuracy. The photo has been omitted from the digital version. On the top of a ridge near the town of
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Photo: Jesse Harding, courtesy of the Ferry County Rail Trail Hikes, Rides, Scenic Drives, and Mountain Town Exploring in Northeast Washington The cool little town of Republic, Wash., near the Canadian border in northeast Washington is a well-rounded, old-West outpost. The community has weathered various mining and logging booms and busts over the years and
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It had been five years since I’d hiked to the lake. It was a modest alpine lake in the northeast Cascades, tucked in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, an area of public land that had accrued meaning for my family through years of trips and storytelling. The area had experienced a wildfire in my absence. The
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