One essay I love to teach in my day job at Spokane Falls Community College is Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Nature.” My love of the essay began when I read that “The charming landscape . . . is indubitably made up of some twenty or thirty farms. Miller owns this field, Locke that, and Manning the […]
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By Maura Lammers Despite Boots Bakery being a mainstay in my local restaurant rotation thanks to their top-tier drip coffee, I never tried their famous pumpkin waffle until I started training for marathons. As my mileage increased and I needed a carb bomb to bounce back after long runs, the pumpkin waffle became my recovery
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The Biden-Harris administration recently announced that they will commit $200 million over 20 years to support the Spokane Tribe of Indians (STOI), Coeur d’Alene Tribe (CDA), Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT), and the Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT) in their effort to reintroduce salmon into the Upper Columbia River Basin. This announcement is part of a
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By Alana Livingston Pasties are folded, handheld pastries that generally have a savory filling. They are extremely versatile and great for on-the-go adventures. When I have time, I like to make my own dough, but ready-made biscuits make this dish come together super fast. Prep ahead for your winter adventures or holiday breakfasts. INGREDIENTS 2
Dial in your gravel riding or bikepacking kit with top-performing Pearl Izumi shirt, short, glove, jacket, and shoe gear. Bib Shorts Padded, stretchy shorts make a huge difference out riding on rough roads or trail once the miles start piling up. Pearl Izumi’s bib shorts are moisture-wicking, have a smooth and tight fit, and a
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Sometimes when reading, it strikes me that the outdoors and nature have other uses than being our personal pastime playground. The wilderness isn’t just expansive horizons that offer tranquility and humility or a series of wicked switchbacks on a flow trail. Nature is a measure of time and part of our rhythm, integral to the
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Fall Caprese Salad: Delicata Squash, Mozzarella and Fall Herbs The classic caprese is shifted to an autumn appetizer with this combination of sweet winter squash and creamy mozzarella. You’ll want to bring these big fall flavors with you to all your seasonal gatherings! INGREDIENTS Salad: 1 delicata squash from Ronnigers Organics // 3 garlic cloves
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When I first became interested in the edible plant world around me, I frequently saw articles and recipes featuring elderberry. As a general practice, I stuck with items I could easily identify. So, elderberry, whose doppelgänger happens to be poisonous water hemlock, remained off my list. As I became more confident in my ability to
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By Patrick Bulger I’ve been at this cycling thing for a long time. Some might even say too long. I was racing before helmets were a thing and pedals were secured by toe clips and leather straps. A lot has changed since my first year of racing in 1980. Many out there are venturing into
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