Cover photo courtesy of Brian Heer The first time I saw a grouse in the backcountry, I thought it was a chicken. It’s just one of many backpacking stories that have solidified in our family’s repertoire of stories from the mountains. Though I’d tried to maintain a cool composure as my father threw out new […]
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Why the Spokane River’s fate runs through us all Cover photo courtesy Cutboard Studios The Spokane River tumbles powerfully through the heart of the Spokane metro. It’s a small section of the river, which threads 111 miles from Lake Coeur d’Alene to Lake Roosevelt, but the location is a metaphor for how we should view
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Cover photo courtesy of Jake Abbott A new generation of outdoor adventure and nature lovers expect more from an RV resort or glamping experience. The owners of northeast Washington’s Ruby Creek Resort, Jake and Cody Abbott, have met that demand with vision that’s made their boutique, waterfront resort on the Pend Oreille River and Ruby
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85 things to do in the Inland Northwest Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles Don’t let summer pass you by: use this roundup of things to do in the mountains, lakes, rivers, trails, and small towns around our beautiful corner of the Northwest. Learn About the Places Where We Play Join one of these educational nature
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If you are looking for a quick surfing or water slide splashing getaway with a stunning mountain and lake backdrop right here in the Inland Northwest, plan a couple-day trip to Chelan, Washington’s Slidewaters Water Park and Lakeside Surf. Slidewaters features water slides for all ages and thrill-seeker levels, a lazy river, fun water features,
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Oroville locals refer to their small town of around 2,000 just south of the Canadian Border in north central Washington as the “gold at the end of the road,” a nod to its location at the end of US Hwy 97 and its gold mining history. Situated at the top of Okanogan County surrounded by
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4 Hikes in Local Natural areas By Olivia Dugenet Cover photo courtesy of Kanisku Land Trust They don’t call it spring fever for nothing. When the big, dark Inland Northwest winter finally melts away and the whole world is green and growing, anything seems possible. Every step outside into the sweet, mild air feels like
A Tale of Ecotourism, Indigenous Heritage and Natural Wonder By Alana Livingston Cover photo courtesy of Alana Livingston Tucked halfway between Vancouver, British Columbia, and the world-renowned Whistler lies a little piece of heaven called Squamish. This coastal town, situated at the northern tip of the Howe Sound Fjord, not only embodies the rugged beauty
The small city of Post Falls, situated on the Spokane River just east of the state line, has added another recreation amenity, furthering its growing reputation as an outdoor recreation and active lifestyle town. Last summer the grand opening of the Coeur Climbing Company indoor climbing gym attracted a swarm of climbers from across the
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Planning for a Central America surf trip this winter meant that it was time to upgrade from my ancient, well-worn board shorts and start swimming indoors to get into better paddling shape. I needed those shorts before the swimming could commence, and these Bearbottom board shorts have been a great mix of high-performance functionality and
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