The brightest night of the lunar cycle is as good a time as any to go ride a bike. In North Idaho, there are now three opportunities to join other earthlings and pedal under the full moon. The Full Moon Bike Club (FBC) in Sandpoint turned 7 in April and will be holding their 94thFull […]
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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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Where to Stay and Trails to Ride In recent years, the latter half of Northwest summers have been plagued by days or weeks of wildfire smoke, which can make many outdoor recreation activities like biking more challenging. The silver lining is that autumn has become a prime time to beat the summertime smoke, heat, and
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Tristen Chernove to Speak at CHAFE 150 on June 14 Tristen Chernove, a Para-Olympic Gold Medalist, three-time world champion rider, and Canadian para-cyclist of the year will be the guest speaker at the CHAFE 150 pre-ride dinner on Friday, June 14. Chernove will be competing in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo and rides worldwide in competitions. After
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A little-known chapter in the annals of US. military history, dating back to the late 1800s, will make an appearance of sorts on the Route of the Hiawatha this June. 118 years ago, a group of 20 African American soldiers along with two white officers, a doctor, and newspaper reporter, set off on an epic
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When it comes to planning a biking trip with kids, nothing quite compares with the ease, beauty, and endless side adventures and activities of a family vacation to explore sections of North Idaho’s 73.2-mile Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. Families with children of almost any age can enjoy segments along the easy-to-beginner, mostly-flat, scenic family-friendly
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Don’t let the perfect spring and early summer cycling season pass you by without planning a few days in the saddle riding some world-class North Idaho trails and bike routes. The historic mining town of Wallace, Idaho, is an up-and-coming biking hub with its easy access to the 73-mile, paved Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes;
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When asked to identify edible wild plants, my local Idaho Master Gardeners like to quote an old saying: “Everything is edible once.” People always chuckle at this, but safety and education should be top priority when scrounging for food in the wild. Start with education. Take a foraging class through your local extension office, read
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Back in 2011, Taylor Guitars became the co-owner of the Crelicam ebony mill in Cameroon. This one step set into motion a remarkable journey to learn every aspect of the ebony trade, including its impact on the forest ecosystems of Africa’s Congo Basin. Fast-forward to 2019, Buck Knives is proud to partner with Taylor Guitars
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