It’s SNOWING! Has the extended dry summer and autumn weather left you longing to hear those words ring out early one morning so you can finally don your skis and favorite parka? Not sure what to do when it finally happens? Try an adventure to North Idaho’s Fourth of July Pass and enjoy the Nordic […]
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Our attachment to attachment never ceases to baffle me. And the closest I ever got to being a Buddhist was the time I was overcome with compassion and actually put a spider outside rather than squash it to smithereens with a war cry. I am staring at a client who is explaining that the bane
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It’s All Part of the Spokane Christmas Bird Count Fun Sunday morning, December 27, will find 60 or so muffled, mittened, rosy-cheeked and bright-eyed folks bedecked in binoculars and listening attentively (in small groups) as the dimmer switch of dawn gradually brightens the day. They will be scattered about the Spokane Count Circle – as
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During the summer, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area’s 600 miles of shoreline attract droves of boaters to the otherwise-dry coulee country of Eastern Washington. But when the houseboats and Jet Skis have long been dry docked, the lake and its neighbors make an attractive backdrop for snow-free winter exploration, the stark, serene landscape attracting the
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Long before we met each other, my husband and I were passionate about the outdoors and committed to adventurous recreation. Now, 10 years later and with two children, ages 5 and 4, being an outdoor family comes naturally. But we work hard at being intentional, active and adventurous year-round with our kids. What helps us
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Whether competing in races, riding for exercise and recreation, or using a bike for transportation, women have consistently been outnumbered by men. That has been gradually changing for the better. These days, I see a greater number of women at cycling events. And the women-only bike events are successfully getting more ladies involved. But there’s
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If you’re a runner, mountain biker or hiker who suffers from IT band issues, tight hips and leg muscles or cramping, you either already have a foam roller or are tired of listening to your friends tell you about them. My old foam roller was a long, unruly beast that never left the house, but
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4 Ways Veteran and First-Time Skiers and Riders Can Get Involved Every January, resorts around North America, including right here in the Inland Northwest, celebrate Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month by offering excellent deals on lessons, rentals and lift tickets for adults and kids who want to get outside and learn to ski or
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For anyone on your Christmas shopping list who has an ENO hammock or would otherwise appreciate a jolt of fun to their outdoors and camping life, the ENO Echo Bluetooth Speaker can turn any camp or hammock session into a festive, music-enhanced party. This Bluetooth-enabled portable speaker not only weighs next to nothing and fits
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