There are a couple facets of my life for which people consider me “crazy.” Looks of confusion and judgment are paired with tilted heads and foreign expressions, often leading me to keep these facets tucked away and only really discussing them upon prompting. However, these two parts of my life are not only growing in […]
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Sandpoint, Idaho—Underserved rural youth in Bonner County, Idaho, and beyond will soon have a Mountain Field Campus to explore and learn about winter wildlands and the greater Lake Pend Oreille Watershed, thanks to recent grant funds. Leading the charge is Sandpoint-based Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education (SOLE), with support from many local and regional partners,
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Spectacular landscapes and stunning sunsets. Huge, majestic lakes resembling small seas. Uncrowded, rocky-sand beaches. Massive national forests with alpine lake gems. This is what sets Inland Northwest lake country apart from our coastal counterparts, with destinations for all types of water-loving adventurers. Our 4thannual lake guide can help you decide where to go and what
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The brightest night of the lunar cycle is as good a time as any to go ride a bike. In North Idaho, there are now three opportunities to join other earthlings and pedal under the full moon. The Full Moon Bike Club (FBC) in Sandpoint turned 7 in April and will be holding their 94thFull
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I’m at Lucidity festival outside of Santa Barbara with my new friend Mary from Spokane, setting up tents. We’ve packed her minivan with sheepskin rugs, funky clothes from the thrift store, jugs we filled on the way down at the headwaters of the Sacramento River. As we set up for the four days we’ll be
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Rejuvenate your June-through-August routine and take advantage of some of the best outdoor opportunities the Northwest has to offer.
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Farming is hard. It involves lots of dirt, long hours, relentless weather, and taxing physical labor, sometimes with very little return. Most of us don’t want to be farmers—gardeners, maybe—but we all certainly want to enjoy fresh local produce all summer long. The Inland Northwest is home to a thriving agricultural community of farmers who
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Ammi Midstokke is a nutritionist with an arguably-dangerous appetite for adventure. Her monthly “Eatology” nutrition column appears in each print edition of “Out There Venture” and online here. She lives with her daughter in Sandpoint, Idaho. Reader Question: I signed up for a race but forgot to train. I don’t want to miss the event
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Sandpoint Rotary presents the 12th Annual CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo, named one of the top charity rides in the US! The ride takes place in Sandpoint, Idaho, the “Most Beautiful Small Town in the USA.” The 150-mile route is a grand loop around the Cabinet Mountains—a frontal range of the Rocky Mountains of Idaho and
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Explore one of Idaho’s most pristine rivers, while conserving open space and creating outdoor opportunities for youth with Kaniksu Land Trust! Join Sandpoint-based Middle Fork River Tours for a five-day trip through the wild heart of Idaho in the 2.3 million acre Frank Church Wilderness. You’ll enjoy luxurious camping, breathtaking scenery, whitewater adventure, first class
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