Modern day life often dictates that time and money are limited, and therefore we seek out adventure on the weekends, or in short bursts of time. In order to minimize travel time and maximize destination time, many times we board a plane (or boat, or bus, or car) and rush off to a far-away wonder. […]
Highway 20 Solo: A Bike Touring Adventure along Washington’s Iconic Cycling Route Read More »
Experience the great outdoors on the edge of the city while enjoying live music, educational presentations, and entertaining programs at Riverside State Park. REI and the Riverside State Park Foundation are sponsoring another season of “Wednesdays in the Woods,” a series of free programs at the Bowl & Pitcher in Riverside State Park. The series
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One of the best technical day hiking or backpacking backpacks on the market comes with new features, including a lighter, more breathable back panel and more comfortable lumbar-to-hipbelt wrap system. These light, close-hugging, suspension-stabilizing, and extremely comfortable packs come in low-volume and lighter sizes like the 11 and 22 liter options, as well as the
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My wife and I have enjoyed road cycling around our Colville area for decades. We also enjoy traveling to other regions and hauling our bikes with us on road trips. Exploring the cycling possibilities of a new destination is always the best way to experience what an area has to offer. Cycling provides a nice
The “Discovery” of the Obvious: The Road Biking in NE Washington Rocks Read More »
Picture an XY line graph. The X axis is labeled “Runner Extremes,” and the Y axis is labeled “Cultural Extremes.” Plot an intersection point at the far ends of each axis, and you have the Burning Man 50K Ultramarathon, which I chose as my first foray into ultrarunning. Burning Man At the end of every
One of the original Olympic disciplines, rowing is a low-impact sport that develops strength, coordination, and teamwork. Learn to row this summer by signing up for the Spokane River Rowing Association’s two-week class offered morning or evening. The first session begins July 10 and costs $175 for morning classes or $200 for evening. The Spokane
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Only 120 total cases made the cut to be hand-bottled. This is truly an extra special and limited release from No-Li Brewhouse. Basically, if you have an opportunity to purchase the Ioane Coconut Porter, then do it. “John Ioane Coconut Porter is a tribute to family, sacrifice and the journey,” says John Bryant of No-Li Brewhouse.
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Home to the University of Montana in the whole-foods-and-hiking-boots heart of the state, Missoula is a community of fit free spirits—consider it a cross between Bend and Bellingham. In recent years, the city’s running and river surfing communities have put it on the adventure-sports map, but hiking remains king here. But full parking lots belie
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Some plants ‘speak’ louder than others, standing out in an eye-catching way. The first time we walked into a patch of flowering camas, I said to my partner, “that must be camas!” They were a caricature of themselves — vibrant, distinct, and attention calling, as if projecting their role as a primary starchy food source.
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