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Wallace, Idaho Adventures: Hiking, Biking, History, Dining, and Nightlife

Out There OutdoorsAugust 4, 2020

Even when you're hard at work, there's always time for a laugh on a work party. Photo: Jane Baker, Washington Trails Association

Volunteer Trail Work

Holly WeilerAugust 1, 2020

Hike to Leigh Lake in the Cabinet Mountains

Holly WeilerAugust 1, 2020

Hike to Leigh Lake in the Cabinet Mountains

Holly WeilerAugust 1, 2020

Northwest Montana Located just south of Libby, Montana, Leigh Lake is nestled in the shadow of Snowshoe Peak, the tallest mountain in th... Read More...

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3 Simple Ways to Picnic

S. Michal BennettJuly 31, 2020

As we work through reopening parks, trails, and outdoor recreation sites, picnics and family mealtimes in the park are becoming more a... Read More...

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It Doesn’t Have to Suck to Be Worth It

Ammi MidstokkeJuly 31, 2020

“It was pretty grim,” says Geoff of the 50-mile slog we were attempting to complete. He’s done it before. Twice. He ought to... Read More...

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Urban Scavenger Hunt: Munzee

Crystal AtamianJuly 30, 2020

The goal of summer is to get kids outside. But what do you do on those no-trip weekends when no one wants to hike or bike but you... Read More...

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Events

Virtual Family Event to Support Non-profit Childcare Center

Out There OutdoorsJuly 20, 2020

Spokane, Wash. Between July 15 and August 15, G.L.O.W. Children Early Learning Center, a not-for-profit childcare center located in dow... Read More...

EventsNews

Save the New Date for Spokatopia 2020 (Sept. 12)

April 26, 2020

Outdoorsy Summer Camps & Schools – 2020

April 20, 2020

Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide – 2020

April 13, 2020

6 Adventure Events Worth Traveling For

April 13, 2020

At Ironman Coeur d'Alene, the winner usually finishes between 8 and 8 1/2 hours.

Full Ironman Returns to CDA

April 13, 2020

Lifestyle

5 Products for Healthier Camping

Derrick KnowlesAugust 1, 2020

Dandies Marshmallows: The marshmallows from our childhood needed an ingredient-list makeover, and Dandies has delivered. Dandies are 100% v... Read More...

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3 Simple Ways to Picnic

S. Michal BennettJuly 31, 2020

As we work through reopening parks, trails, and outdoor recreation sites, picnics and family mealtimes in the park are becoming more a... Read More...

ColumnsFood & DrinkGet Out ThereLifestyle

Travel

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Summer Adventures

Wallace, Idaho Adventures: Hiking, Biking, History, Dining, and Nightlife

Out There OutdoorsAugust 4, 2020

They still mine silver in the mountains around Wallace, Idaho—but equally rich treasures are above ground too. Wallace is a gateway to t... Read More...

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5 Products for Healthier Camping

Derrick KnowlesAugust 1, 2020

Dandies Marshmallows: The marshmallows from our childhood needed an ingredient-list makeover, and Dandies has delivered. Dandies are 100% v... Read More...

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Sawyer Micro Squeeze Water Filtration System

Derrick KnowlesAugust 1, 2020

The powerful Micro Squeeze removes 99.99999% of bacteria and weighs only two ounces, which makes it compact and light enough to pack o... Read More...

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Gear

Outdoor Research Chain Reaction Shirt

Out There OutdoorsAugust 1, 2020

This versatile outdoor lifestyle and adventure shirt has a superb fit, is unbelievably soft, and comes with technical features like UPF 50+... Read More...

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Big Agnes Torchlight UL 20˚ Sleeping Bag

Derrick KnowlesAugust 1, 2020

This is the dream sleeping bag I don’t yet own. I’ve suffered too many chilly nights in my light-weight summer bag to save weight, and now ... Read More...

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Tesalate Sand-Free Beach Towel

Derrick KnowlesAugust 1, 2020

Too often your typical beach towel becomes a soggy, heavy, sand-infested, textile pile after a few hours or less at the beach. You know the... Read More...

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Contests

Backcountry Booty: Strider Bike & Great Outdoors & Bike Expo Tickets (Hidden: 2/11/20; Found: 2/17/20)

Out There OutdoorsFebruary 11, 2020

THIS BOOTY HAS BEEN FOUND! Ready to play Out There Outdoors’ Backcountry Booty treasure hunt contest? Read on for our contest rules and ... Read More...

Backcountry BootyContests

Backcountry Booty: Big White Ski Resort Lift Ticket Package (Hidden: 12.9.19; Found: 12.14.19)

Out There OutdoorsDecember 9, 2019

THIS BOOTY HAS BEEN FOUND! Congrats to the latest Backcountry Booty winners! Ready to play Out There Outdoors’ Backcountry Booty trea... Read More...

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Backcountry Booty: Hydration & Hammock Package (Hidden: 8.19.19; Found: 8.21.19)

Out There OutdoorsAugust 19, 2019

UPDATE: This booty has been FOUND! Congrats Maribeth! Ready to play Out There Outdoors' Backcountry Booty treasure hunt contest? Read on... Read More...

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