“Everything I’ve done as a job since leaving high school has been water-related,” says Jacob Rothrock, North Idaho College’s Outdoor Pursuits program coordinator. Rothrock grew up in North Carolina and attended the state university in Raleigh before moving to Colorado after graduating in 2004 to work as a raft and fly-fishing guide in Salida and […]
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Dusty Klink was only 7 years old when he and his family moved to Williams Lake from Woodinville, Wash. His parents, Jerry and Sandy Klink, wanted a change of lifestyle, and through a lucky set of circumstances, in 1989, the family was able to purchase the old fishing resort (established in 1919). With his dad’s
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As the school year came to a close, my family and I were sitting around the dinner table discussing plans for the summer. Hanging out at the lake, a trip to Seattle, and our annual pilgrimage to Silverwood were all planned out. Out of the blue, my better half said, “You boys should go do
This free, family event designed to introduce human-powered paddling sports to children and youth takes place at Riverside State Park’s Nine Mile Recreation Area on Lake Spokane (Long Lake). Families can try all types of paddle craft completely free, including canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards and a Voyageur canoe. All equipment, including paddles and personal
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Last summer, Lake Coeur d’Alene was the setting of fatal boating accidents, and every summer, unfortunately, there are too many drowning deaths on regional lakes. Whether you’re wakeboarding, water skiing, cruising in a motorboat, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding or swimming, play it safe by always looking for other boaters, paddlers, and swimmers in the water; keeping
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Summer adventures require a convenient and dependable daypack, and the Gregory Citro is loaded with features that make it easy to keep your gear organized and accessible. It has a dedicated hydration sleeve with snap-n-go reservoir installation. The shoulder strap features a sunglasses quick-stow system for a scratch-free way to store your shades. Hipbelt pockets
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Every weekend throughout the summer (weather permitting), Klink’s Resort and the Bistro at Williams Lake host special events, including live music on the restaurant’s deck every Friday and Saturday evening in July and August (6-9 p.m.), street dances with the country band “Dusty Klink & Nobody Famous,” family-friendly movie nights, and other activities. Looking to
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For Inland Northwest surfers, getting your wave fix has often meant driving 8-10 hours to brave the chilly waters at a popular and often crowded Washington or Oregon coast surf spot. Over the last several years though, many land-locked surfers have discovered a new way to ride lake waves with the help of a specialized
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If your dog gets super excited each time you reveal their leash, just imagine their excitement each time the Approach Pack signals they’re going for a lengthy hike. Ruffwear created this pack with an integrated harness that enhances the fit, adds stability, and evenly distributes the load. Radial-cut saddlebags create a passive compression system that
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