Give back to the places and trails that make your life better by donating what you can to a local conservation or trails group. Some great ones include:
- Washington Trails Association
- Idaho Trails Association
- Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance
- Inland Northwest Land Conservancy
- Dishman Hills Conservancy
- Friends of the Bluff
- Idaho Conservation League
- Save Our Wild Salmon
- Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
- Kootenai Environmental Alliance
- Inland Northwest Wildlife Council
- The Lands Council
Short on cash? Write a letter to your elected officials or submit comments in support of a good cause like this one provided by Save Our Wild Salmon’s Inland NW Director Sam Mace.


Originally published as “Give Back to Mother Nature” in the April 2020 issue in the Social Distancing Survival Guide feature section.