By Amanda Parrish, The Lands Council Executive Director Cover photo courtesy of The Lands Council Our public lands are one of our nation’s greatest assets: providing clean drinking water, storing carbon and offering large tracts of intact habitat. When managed well and with community involvement, they are also the cornerstone for sustainable rural economies. Yet there […]
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By Rick Shaffer, Prime Minister of Historic Wallace, Idaho & North Idaho Bike Trails Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Ever had that feeling that it’s September (already?!), and you haven’t had your fill of hiking, pedaling, kayaking or huck picking? What the heck happened to summer? Well, you’re in luck. With cooler fall temps
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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By Brian Muegge Cover photo courtesy of Brian Muegge Have you ever seen a tree so big it takes your breath away? Well, funny enough, I’ve never really had that experience. Not that I can remember, at least. And I spend a lot of time around trees. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve definitely seen some
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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Glen Tana conservation area on the Little Spokane River. Photo by Carol Corbin, courtesy of Inland Northwest Land Conservancy If you’re the kind of person who comes alive on a trail, in a kayak, or pedaling through the forest, you already know how much the outdoors gives back to us. Fresh air, wide-open views, the
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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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Ubuntu Fly Anglers create space for people of color in the outdoors By Dr. Robert L. “Bob” Bartlett Cover photo courtesy of Heather Hodson I’ve been a ‘lone’ black fly angler in pursuit of wild fish in some pretty wild places—but I’ve never been lonely. So, it’s hard to describe feeling lonely in tame spaces
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Your ultimate Inland Northwest guide for hikes, floats, bike rides, fishing spots, history and adventure Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Long days, cool waters and mountain trails—summer in the Inland Northwest is pure magic. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or searching for serenity, you’ll find the right outdoor adventure to match your mood in this
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