5. TRANSFER OF BIG ROCK CLIMBING AREA TO THE DISHMAN HILLS NATURAL ASSOCIATION. In a year that a had several significant conservation wins this transaction stands out because it was completely private—no public money involved—and because the biggest benefit from the acquisition goes to local rock climbers, who have accessed Big Rock/Rocks of Sharon for […]
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5. TRANSFER OF BIG ROCK CLIMBING AREA TO THE DISHMAN HILLS NATURAL ASSOCIATION. In a year that a had several significant conservation wins this transaction stands out because it was completely private—no public money involved—and because the biggest benefit from the acquisition goes to local rock climbers, who have accessed Big Rock/Rocks of Sharon for
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Nature Exploring In Eastern Washington And North Idaho Rich Leon Adventure Trail Publishing, 2009, 68 pages With my initial scan of the Table of Contents of Nature Exploring I knew this book would bring back memories. From Boy Scout camping trips in the environs of the Little Pend Orielle Wildlife Refuge to hikes in the
The Lands Council, an organization to “preserve and revitalize Inland Northwest forests, water, and wildlife through advocacy, education, effective action, and community engagement,” is in search of new members. If you join by Dec. 9th, you get reduced membership rates of $25 per individual or family, and you’ll be entered to win: – Two 1-day
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Autumn is the season best savored perhaps by creative writers, bird watchers and carefree nature lovers. Nineteenth-century writer William Cullen Bryant referred to this season as “the year’s last, loveliest smile,” and novelist Albert Camus said, “Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower.” Crisp mornings with frost, clothed in layers for
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Conservation Northwest and the Lands Council are showing a documentary on people and predators coexisting, followed by discussion by a panel including Suzanne Stone of Defenders of Wildlife and Carter Niemeyer, formerly of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. They will discuss the controversy that’s recently arisen as Idaho and Montana began to sell permits
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With car-free camping, adventure begins when you leave your front door. Here are 5 Spokane-area destinations to arrive by bike, bus, or hike.
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The Washington State Trails Association is doing some outreach to the Spokane area. They have some cool trail work parties coming up. Here’s the details on their upcoming Spokane meeting: Get to Know the Washington Trails Association Thursday June 25, 7-8 P.M. at REI Find out about WTA’s Hiking Trail Advocacy and Trail Maintenance Work
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This just in from The Lands Council: Help Protect The Selkirks and Cabinet-Yaak Grizzly Bears! Grizzly bears in the Selkirk Mountains of eastern Washington through the Idaho Panhandle and into the Cabinet Mountains and Yaak River watershed in northwest Montana are severely threatened from habitat fragmentation, extensive road networks, motorized vehicles and development. These grizzly
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Every summer there’s a lot of road maintenance. This summer, we’re starting to see a few more bike-friendly bits of construction. Here’s a quick look at what’s coming down the pike this summer. DOWNTOWN LOOP Plan: Bike lanes on Howard from Buckeye to 4th Ave, bike lanes on 4th Ave from Jefferson to Howard, bike
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