The Spokane Audubon Society (SAS) advocates for birds and their habitats in the Inland Northwest and connects people with nature. But did you know the Spokane Audubon Society also collaborates with other groups and agencies to secure public lands? That work helps protect bird and other wildlife habitat from development. It also provides public access […]
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Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Public lands are more than just beautiful scenery or places on a map—they are living landscapes that often preserve remnants of native plant and animal ecosystems that once spread unfettered across vast expanses of wild nature. At the same time, our state and federal public lands, numbering in millions
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Cover photo courtesy of the Tri County Economic Development District A short drive north from the Spokane area, Colville is a captivating small town that blends natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community spirit. Tucked in the heart of the Colville Valley, it’s surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and rugged mountains—an ideal setting for
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Cover photo courtesy of Alex B. Clark By Rachel Toor The aging train goes in one direction. We all know that. Still, most of us—especially those who pride ourselves on physical prowess—are like Cleopatra: queens of denial. Nothing makes you look old like saying you’re old. That’s why I’m excited to be doing a new
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Hauser Conservation Area, WA/ID Stateline By Holly Weiler Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Hauser Conservation Area might be accused of being a bait-and-switch misnomer of a park: the name is so firmly associated with a lake in next-door Idaho, that visitors may have some unmet expectations. So, first, what this conservation area is not:
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By Holly Weiler Free Outdoor-Themed Entertainment Fundraisers, Contests, and Events Stewardship, Conservation, & Volunteer Opportunities
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Your Inland Northwest guide to off-leash dog parks By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree Looking for outdoor community this summer for you and your dog? Your local off-leash dog park is one such place. Seriously—where else can Millennials, Gen Z, Gen X and Boomers come and go randomly, mill about and chitchat,
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Sailing toward something better By Chris Maccini Cover photo by Action Sports Media and courtesy of Dogsmile Adventure On any given day this summer, you’re likely to find Jon Totten sailing the waters of Lake Pend Oreille aboard one of the boats owned by the nonprofit he started in 2021, Dogsmile Adventures. On board, you’ll
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Exploring the landslides at Sherman Creek Wildlife Area on Lake Roosevelt By James P. Johnson Cover photo courtesy of James P. Johnson I’m always looking for new areas to day-hike within driving distance of Spokane. The Sherman Creek Wildlife Area just west of Kettle Falls is a place I’d heard of but never hiked until
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How scenic hikes can help protect young eyes Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree By Amy McCaffree Nothing against carrots, but spending two hours outside every day is a better way to protect children’s eyesight. With screentime at record highs, the rate of children in the U.S. developing myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness,
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