BOISE, ID—The hunting and fishing conservation organization Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is expecting an unprecedented turnout for its 8thannual North American Rendezvous in Boise, Idaho, May 1-4. The event, which includes speakers, seminars, storytellers, a wild game cookoff, and a “Beers, Bands, and Public Lands” party has grown to be one of the largest gathering of […]
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SPOKANE, WA—Each spring, Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance puts on a series of skills clinics that teach many of the fundamental mountain bike handling and riding techniques that make mountain biking more fun and safe. The level 1 class focusses on proper balance and body position as well as a host of vital skills, including
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SPOKANE, WA—A spring gardening workshop series featuring New School Farm, hosted in the rooftop greenhouse at Main Market Co-op downtown Spokane, may be the inspiration you need to start producing some of your own food. The April 14 class called the First Taste of Spring will cover cool weather plantings that thrive in spring temperatures, plant selection, and
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With the planned Snow Ghost chairlift replacement project scheduled to start this summer, Schweitzer Mountain Resort has decided that the best thing to do with the old double-seat chairs is to lift up local charities. “We have had a lot of people interested in having a part of Schweitzer’s history for themselves, and we see
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Get Lit! is teaming up with Out There Outdoors and The Spokesman-Review to present an exciting opportunity for local prose writers. They are seeking exceptional nonfiction, up to 750 words, with an outdoor or environmental theme. Submission is free and open to all with a May 15 deadline. Each publication will select and publish a winning piece this summer. Submit work as
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CHEWELAH, WA—While the thought of running out of recreation land might seem ridiculous in open space-abundant Northeast Washington, it’s critical that outdoor enthusiasts recognize not all of those wide-open spaces will stay that way forever. The Chewelah Valley Land Trust, a 501(c)(3)non-profit, is hoping to preserve a 400-acre chunk of land known as Gold Hill north
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SPOKANE, WA—Don Kardong’s retirement as Bloomsday race director deserves an extra special send-off. Thankfully, Sweet Peaks Ice Cream, based in Western Montana, has come to the rescue with a brilliant, one-of-a-kind Inland Northwest ice cream. Kardong earned a reputation when he said, “Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos.” Obviously, the ice cream
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Consider this two hikes in one. Although a trip here will require a little extra planning, visitors have access to two different public land agencies, two different hiker experiences, and several options for extending a short loop into a longer outing if so desired. For the pre-planning required of this trip, start by completing an
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Ammi Midstokke is a nutritionist with an arguably-dangerous appetite for adventure. Her monthly “Eatology” nutrition column appears in each print edition of “Out There Outdoors” and online here. She lives with her daughter in Sandpoint, Idaho. Reader Question: Is there any danger in drinking too much tea? Ammi: True story. I used to think tea
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