October 2022

Close Encounters With Bears

Guidebook author James P. Johnson shares about his harrowing close encounters with bears while hiking in the wilds of Washington State.

Ideas, tips, and simple steps to preserve the fall harvest by canning or drying fruits and vegetables at home.

Start your family’s adventure travel planning process with ideas and tips from Out There Kids’ columnist Amy McCaffree.

Fernie, British Columbia, is an epic fly fishing destination in the Canadian Rockies, where you’ll find native trout in the Elk River.

A weekend, fall road trip to the historic mining town of Wallace, Idaho, offers adventures for cyclists, hikers, and history buffs.

Volunteer on our public lands and trails — a healthy activity for all ages. Learn about opportunities with Inland NW organizations.

Mill Butte Trail is a 4.8-mile forested hike, located in the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge in NE Wash. Great for a fall hike!

Inland NW universities and colleges train the next generation of outdoor recreation and natural resource management leaders.

The Trailhead — Info and updates about trails and outdoor recreation around the Inland Northwest for Fall 2022.