As a runner in my 40s, I certainly feel different than I did as a runner in my 20s, from being more wiped out the evening following a long run to random pains and the gradual slowing of my pace. Getting older is a good thing—it means you’re living!—but some of the side effects are…less than […]
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Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles By Adam Gebauer Perhaps no other tree represents the Pacific Northwest more than the Douglas Fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii, not to throw any shade to our beloved Ponderosa pine (more on that later). Doug fir, also known as red fir, is the dominant tree in many low- to mid-elevation forests. It
By Chris Maccini (Nonfiction, 2023) Ben Goldfarb writes the kind of books that will fundamentally change the way you see the world. He did it first with 2018’s “Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter,” which not only challenged my thoughts on beavers (which previously weren’t many), but altered the way
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Enter to win a SNEVA snowboard, lift tickets, mountain town lodging, ski and snowboard gear, and other epic prizes! Inland Northwest Toyota Dealers have lined up another year of FREE skiing & snowboarding for Toyota drivers at local resorts, & this year along with Out There Outdoors they are spreading the free skiing love to
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By Claire Thompson Cover photo courtesy Xander Demetrios Nordic skiing has always felt to me like the best winter version of hiking or trail running—human-powered ways of moving through nature that combine physical challenge with space for meditative stillness. If you’re visiting Leavenworth on a winter weekend, stillness is something you might need. For all
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Outdoor Adventure & Academic Excellence in the PNW For many, the Pacific Northwest is synonymous with adventure. Its rugged coastlines, snow-capped peaks, and dense forests have long called to those with a spirit of exploration. For students at Annie Wright Schools in Tacoma, Washington, this landscape isn’t just a backdrop — it’s an essential part
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Cover photo courtesy Justin Short By Justin Short I lived on the west side for 13 years—and by “west side,” I mean the green and rainy side of the Cascades—and was well accustomed to a long, dreary, rainy season that could almost outlast my rosy disposition. When I moved to the Inland Northwest 12 years
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Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles After a hard day’s play in the snow—whether you pedal, ski, ride, or snowshoe—there’s a magical time when you come out of the elements and seek a place to warm up and unwind. That après winter sports window is filled in many ways, but typically shares a few things
Guest Opinion by Phil Larkin Cover photo courtesy Phil Larkin Unproductive. Marginal Value. Underperforming Asset. These are words used by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to describe the Thorpe property, or Westwood Natural Area. This scenic 190 acres of state land in Latah Valley is home to unique plants, geologic features, and
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