The first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was recently found in Washington in Spokane County. CWD is a fatal disease that affects cervids: deer, elk, and moose. It is transferred through feces, saliva, urine, and other bodily fluids and can linger in the environment. It is a prion disease that affects the animal’s nervous […]
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Cover photo courtesy of DOMA Between miles 11 and 12 on the North Idaho Centennial Trail, in the Atlas Waterfront neighborhood west of Coeur d’Alene, there’s a new café in town. DOMA Coffee Roasting Company, a local craft coffee roaster and long-time advertising supporter of Out There Venture Magazine, opened the doors of its café
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Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Free outdoor entertainment Contests! Conservation, Stewardship & Volunteer Opportunities Please see each organization’s website for full registration information.
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Cover photo by Jennifer Piper Courtesy of Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce Wallowa County in the northeast corner of Oregon is a wonderland of wild and rugged landscapes with hundreds of miles of trails. Expansive prairie, canyon and ranchland views can be traversed by some of the most scenic back road drives in the Northwest.
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Cover photo courtesy of Spokane Falls Trout Unlimited Don’t miss this free scavenger hunt with a fly rod! Experience and learn more about fishing on the Spokane River and the opportunities to catch fish right in the city and hang out with other anglers. This event is a great opportunity to learn how to fly
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By Sam Lavigne Cover photo courtesy Sam Lavigne People ask me why I like to fly fish. What is it about fly fishing that draws me to cold rivers at times of the day when most folks are still sleeping? I have a hard time putting it into words, but what I do know is
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By Joel Sattgast Cover photo courtesy Joel Sattgast Since returning to the Northwest three years ago, I’ve been gently preparing my daughters physically, mentally, and emotionally to ensure they were ready to handle their first overnight backpacking trip. Recently, our family has tackled family camping trips in primitive areas, countless hikes, bike rides, runs, and
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A first-timer’s guided summer ride along the river By Tabitha Gregory Cover photo courtesy of Tabitha Gregory On a hot July Saturday, I found myself atop a horse named Serenity, swaying down a broad trail in Spokane’s Riverside State Park. The breeze rustled the ponderosa limbs above, blew up a dusty wake, and charmingly mussed
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Cover photo courtesy of Justin Short My illustrious career as an Out There columnist kicked off with an article titled “Madness and Mayhem on the Midnight Century.” I’ve been accused of being the organizer of the now legendary Midnight Century (MC), Spokane’s all-night gravel ride that goes down on the first Saturday night in August,
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The watersports wonder of wing foiling Cover photo courtesy of Gwen LeTutour There hasn’t been a whole lot of evolution in the wind sports industry over the last several decades. The ‘70s and ‘80s saw the emergence of windsurfing, and with it a collective culture of wind-bums who ascended upon legendary towns like Hood River,
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