Why do you run? You could ask a hundred runners that question and get a hundred different answers: to get stronger, for mental clarity, to get the dog out of the house, for the endorphins—the list stretches on and on. A few local runners shared how running has been a part of their own […]
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Comfortable shoes, a positive attitude, good endurance, hydration, and yummy trail snacks make all the difference when hiking with children. WASHINGTON Bowl & Pitcher Loop / Trail #25, Riverside State Park: After crossing the swinging bridge and going up the steps, turn downriver (right) onto trail #25. Down the steep bank, the river rages
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Get the medicine to the people in a way that they’ll enjoy taking it is my motto. These herbal bonbons are simple to make, appetizing, and healthy to boot! 7-8 dates 1/3 cup nut or seed butter of choice 1/3 cup oats—powdered in a coffee grinder 1/3 cup ground coconut 3 Tbsp. powdered dried
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Washington National Forests receive over 6.3 million visits each year, according to a recent report by the USDA Forest Service. Visitors spend approximately $290 million annually in communities near national forests. This spending supports over 2,100 year-long jobs in Washington, many in rural communities, and approximately $81 million in labor income for businesses and employees.
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Tube the Spokane River: Experience an urban river adventure with thrilling class I-II rapids. It’s easy with FLOW Adventures, which provides big tubes, PFDs, and shuttle transport (flow-adventures.com). Rent a cooler tube for cold beverages and snacks during your 2-hour float trip, and be sure to wear strap-on water sandals. If you choose to do-it-yourself,
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A new menu at one of your go-to eateries can go either way. Your favorite item may disappear, along with your patronage, or new innovative dishes can freshen things up and keep you coming back for more. When Manito Tap House recently ushered in a new menu, we were cautiously optimistic that the green-certified, made-from-scratch
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On January 19, the Washington legislature finally passed a capital budget, approving funding for state park projects across the state. The legislature should have passed a capital budget last year, but failed to do so because of gridlock on a policy issue. According to the Washington Trails Association, the impacts of the legislature not passing
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Spring is fully upon us. The nurseries are bursting with pretty little green things, making us anxious to plant something and see it grow. But not all of us have the space, the dirt, or the resources to build a garden at home. Why not get out and join a community of gardeners making an
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As the best time of the year to run approaches (spring at last!), it’s also the time when running-related injuries crop up. I’m talking about you, iliotibial-band syndrome, shin splints, and runner’s knee. By approaching training with care, though, many of these injuries can be avoided. Too Much Running, Not Enough Cross-Training and Recovery
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