Gift giving tips and local gift ideas to make the holidays more magical. By Shallan Knowles What makes the perfect gift? Let me tell you, it doesn’t have to be big or expensive, but it will take a little work to make the magic happen. A meaningful gift will hopefully do one of a few […]
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Glen Tana conservation area on the Little Spokane River. Photo by Lorenzo Menendez courtesy of Inland Northwest Land Conservancy At the end of September, Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC) announced a $4M capital campaign to complete the protection of the Glen Tana area, an 1,100 acre piece of land with two miles of river in
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Cover photo courtesy Stephan Malette If you’ve never made the trek to ski in Nelson, B.C., you wouldn’t be the first. Tucked deep in the Selkirk Mountains, only 45 miles from the U.S. border, it’s more of a hideaway than a destination. But for those in the know, that’s the way they like it. Strewn
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Cover photo courtesy of Big White Ski Resort If you’re an avid skier or snowboarder seeking an unforgettable winter adventure, look no further than Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada. Just a 4.5-hour drive northwest from Spokane or a 55-minute shuttle ride from Kelowna International Airport, Big White offers not only easy access
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How skiing or snowboarding can change the way kids feel about winter By Derrick Knowles Cover photo courtesy of DOMA The dark, cold months of winter can be a hard time for kids and teens, especially those with a lot of energy and not a lot of healthy outlets or resources to safely get out
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Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles Tips to Source Gear and Stay Warm on the Slopes You don’t have to take out a second mortgage to get kids prepared with the right skiing or snowboarding gear. Here are some tips on what you need to stay warm and dry and how you can find many apparel
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