It was a chilly late spring night when I first crawled into the Basecamp down bag, exhausted from a long day working outside, and it was like falling into a warm, cozy cloud. I’ve never had such a dramatic first impression of a sleeping bag. If you are looking for a sleeping bag for tent, […]
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A one-of-a-kind electric watercraft that almost anybody can ride Revolutionize your lake time with the new HydroFlyer, the most versatile personal watercraft for outdoor enthusiasts. The HydroFlyer seamlessly blends an e-bike, jet-ski and a surfboard with its unique platform design and its high-output electric motor. Early adopters love the versatility, control features, portability and short
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One of the coolest, family-friendly mountain town festivals in the Northwest, the Wallace Huckleberry Festival offers a wide range of activities in celebration of the venerable huckleberry! The festival includes something for just about everyone, with live music, food and other vendors, kids huckleberry contests, a magic show, a 5k fun run, a huckleberry pancake
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After years of exclusively wearing minimalist, zero-drop trail shoes, I’ve noticed the added cushioning of the Peregrines have contributed to less foot and arch soreness and fatigue on longer hikes and even short trail runs on chunky, rock-littered trails. The tread traction is also super aggressive, meaning fewer slips on steep or loose trail surfaces.
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Get on the water all summer without the hassle and cost of boat ownership. Hayden Lake is a seven-mile long, two-mile wide North Idaho gem of crystal-clear water. Unfortunately, if you don’t own a boat, opportunities for enjoying this beautiful lake are limited. Enter the Carefree Boat Club of North Idaho. A membership to this
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Enjoy the river and let FLOW Adventures run your shuttle and provide the tube. Cover photo courtesy of Lisa Laughlin If you have never floated the Spokane River below downtown Spokane, add it to your summer bucket list. The mostly-serene float along this section includes a few small rapids that are easily managed in a
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The packaging on these soft, snug-fitting socks boasts of being the best socks you will ever wear. Time will tell, as I’ve only worn them out on a few trail runs and hikes, but these initial testing forays lean positive. The comfortable feel stems from the merino wool they’re made of, which comes with its
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Find campgrounds, boat launches, and swimming and paddling spots a short drive west of Spokane. Named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt, sprawling Lake Roosevelt, which is technically part of the Columbia River, rises out of the arid Eastern Washington landscape, offering lake-lovers a wide range of ways to cool off and play in and along
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By Katelyn Scott, Water Protector and Jule Schultz, Waterkeeper The Spokane River is an incredible resource that provides endless recreation and vital wildlife habitat. However, climate change and increased water demands are putting the river at risk. The Spokane River is fed in large part by warmer surface water from Lake Coeur d’Alene and cold
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