The sun is out, the sky is blue, and temperatures are rising. Summertime is the right time for putting crushed, fresh leaves of spearmint, peppermint, lemon verbena, rosemary, thyme, and edible flowers such as violet and lavender in your ice water, iced tea, and lemonades. Super tasty and versatile, herbal honeys are a perfect fit […]
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Spokane/Valley Breweries like Badass Backyard Brewing, Millwood Brewing Company, and English Setter Brewing are often starting and ending points for bike rides around Spokane and the Valley. Manito Taphouse has both bike racks and a bike pump out front, and confesses to having “a soft spot for the cycling community.” You can also get 10%
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Just over a year ago, Fred Mehaffie and Ashley Malcolm opened Radio Brewing Company in Kellogg, Idaho. They met at Lost Coast Brewery in Eureka, California, where Fred had been working for 23 years, and Ashley for about 5 years. They started dating and eventually decided to branch out and do something on their own.
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Whether snacking on the beach or cooking over a campfire, here are 4 simple tips for making your outdoor meals easy and enjoyable.
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National Trails Day (June 2): Washington State Parks free admission day. Camp Caro Community Park: Free family and community activities, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Outdoor games with REI. Boulder Beach opens at Silverwood Theme Park (June 9) http://www.silverwoodthemepark.com/ National Get Outdoors Day (June 9): Free admission to all Washington State Parks. Free Boat Safety Course
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How to Prepare Yourself and Your Child for Their First Camp Experience Getting ready for camp means more than giving your kid “snack shack” money and using a packing list. Learn from these tips from local camp directors who share some advice for parents who are preparing children for their very first overnight camp
There are some things that, when combined, fall just shy of magical. Campfires and sunsets, warm weather and cold brew, marshmallows and graham crackers, and of course, lakes and mountains. Sandpoint, Idaho, tucked between the Selkirk and Cabinet mountain ranges, perched alongside the eleventh largest freshwater lake in North America—Lake Pend Oreille—and surrounded by a
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What Your Diet is Missing Summer is on its way, and we’re heading out for our day trips, backpacking adventures, and those fantastic beach picnics. There is some unwritten Law of Outdoor Metabolism that predestines us to consuming potato chips, energy bars, or anything covered in barbecue sauce when we’re planning on eating outside. While
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Keep your dog on a leash to avoid conflicts with other trail users, pets, and wildlife. Keep vaccinations current, and ensure your dog has the one for preventing Leptospirosis, a bacterial disease acquired from contaminated soil and water. Carry a first-aid kit with dog-specific supplies. Assemble your own using lists available online from Humane Society
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