Olympia, Wash.—The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is caught in a major budget shortfall. Last May, state lawmakers did not renew the Columbia River Endorsement, which the department had asked to be renewed until 2023. They also refused a request to allow the agency to increase fees and licenses, and did not give […]
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Last year, the State of Montana took enforcement action against Hecla Mining Co. CEO, Phillips Baker, under the state’s “bad actor” law, which says mining companies and their senior executives can’t get a new permit if they’ve reneged on past clean-up obligations unless they reimburse the state for those costs. Yet, while this matter is
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Get your teenagers to unplug this summer by taking them to a lake for stand-up paddleboarding. “It’s hard to have a cell phone when you’re paddling. As a father of a 13-year-old daughter, it’s a battle,” says Keith Quien. His wife, Cara, notes that when they are hiking, their daughters will be taking pictures with
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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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Located in North Idaho along the Bitterroot Mountains, the Silver Valley has an extensive Western history and has converted from the mining boom that defined it to a modern-day outdoor recreation mecca. Now, it’s easy to fill a weekend in the Silver Valley’s forested hills, from touring historic mines to checking out the local breweries, fishing,
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If you are looking for outdoor adventure, whitewater rafting will deliver. But an excellent way to add even more adventure is to spend three or more days floating a longer section of river while camping along the riverbank as you go. The Inland Northwest abounds with such opportunities, and if you are looking for an
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Do you ever feel like just one day spent running in the mountains, loping over root-covered terrain, climbing up scree fields, whirling around switchbacks, and watching the sky change colors with the shifting sun is not enough? Or that getting up at dawn for a long run and having to rush back to your car
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This booty has been FOUND! Congrats Verna! Ready to play Out There Venture’ Backcountry Booty treasure hunt contest? Read on for info on our latest contest sponsor and contest rules and details. Then get out there and find the booty! Mica Moon Adventure Package Located just outside the town of Liberty Lake, Washington, Mica Moon
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Harrison, Idaho, is a small resort town at the intersection of a world-class cycling trail and the scenic south end of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Tucked into the scenic Idaho Panhandle mountains, the refreshing recreation opportunities are many, but what makes Harrison unique is its authentic, laid-back lake town feel. The result is a super relaxed
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Everyone loves a lake town where you can walk straight from the downtown streets onto a sandy beach and into cool, clear mountain water. The small town of Harrison, Idaho, fits the bill, sitting right on Lake Coeur d’Alene with close access to the Coeur d’Alene River and a chain of lakes connected to the
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