Destination dining in the Kootenays north of Nelson, BC Cover photo courtesy of Ainsworth Hot Springs You might not normally drive 200 miles for a great meal, but the Ktunaxa Grill, located on the top floor at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort with sprawling windows that overlook Kootenay Lake, may make you think twice. Named after […]
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Cover photo courtesy of Big White Ski Resort One of the greatest things about living in the Inland Northwest for many winter enthusiasts is the close proximity to the border with Canada and British Columbia mountain towns, ski resorts, backcountry terrain, hot springs, and friendly people. The currency exchange rate continues to save Americans around
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Cover photo courtesy Lisa Laughlin When my friend climbed into the fridge and shut the door, my instincts told me not to follow him. But we were at MEOW WOLF in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a larger-than-life immersive art exhibit known as “The House of Eternal Return,” and I was just learning how to bypass
Cover Photo Courtesy Holly Weiler Winter Trailhead Passes It’s transition season for trails! Many popular trailheads in outlying areas are not maintained for winter access, so be sure to check weather reports before planning a late-fall outing. In Idaho, Park N’ Ski passes are required at many winter-maintained trailheads beginning Nov. 15 (e.g. Chipmunk Rapids
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Fall mountain biking in Sandpoint. Photo: Aaron Theisen Sure Sandpoint is close enough to the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene areas to make it a day-trip destination for fall and winter adventures, but why not maximize your drive and adventure time with a multi-day stay? A two or three day trip also means you’ll have time
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If you’re both an outdoor and wine enthusiast, the stars align in autumn in the Inland Northwest: fall colors, cool air for exploring, and crisp white wines or bold reds for making memories post-adventure. It’s the ideal season for a bit of wanderlust and a bit of wine. Hike or mountain bike around the wine
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Cover photo by Lorenzo Menendez Courtesy of INLC By Adam Gebauer When I was asked to write about the progress the five tribal nations of the Upper Columbia have made over the last 20 years in supporting fish, wildlife, and forests in this region, I knew it was going to be a daunting task. For
Cover photo courtesy Jon Snyder From a cover story about what it would be like to go rock climbing on Mars to a first-person account of Sasquatch-hunting in the Blue Mountains, Out There’s Founding Publisher Jon Snyder always aimed to keep magazine content interesting. Even if it “strained from the formula,” he says. “If I
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Cover photo courtesy Amy McCaffree I had been freelance writing for “Northwest Runner” magazine for about five years when I landed my first story for “Out There Monthly” – a cover story about Nordic skiing, for the January 2006 issue. I have been a loyal contributor ever since. Writing about the outdoors and living in
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Cover photo by Chris Bessler courtesy of Sandpoint Magazine In 2024, there are more people out enjoying our public lands trails throughout the Inland Northwest than ever before. Thankfully these and other trail improvements and new construction have given outdoor enthusiasts more miles to pedal and wander. Holly Weiler is a long-time recreationist who now
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