By T. Ghezzi Cover photo courtesy of Jaymie Belknap Austin Visintainer, the kid from the “Kan,” is your 2025 Red Bull Heavy Metal St. Paul winner! Red Bull Heavy Metal is a single-day snowboarding contest featuring the world’s top street snowboarders. For the second time, it was held in Saint Paul, Minn., on the steps […]
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Cover photo courtesy of Kaniksu Land Trust Kaniksu Land Trust (KLT) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Conservation & Education Intern Program, an exciting opportunity for individuals pursuing meaningful careers related to conservation and natural resources. The program is designed to encourage students who grew up in the area to return home for the summer,
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By James P. Johnson Cover photo courtesy of USFS If someone puts up a sign next to a hiking trail, I’ll stop and read it. If I’ve read it before, even multiple times, I’ll still stop and read it since I’m not at the top of the rankings for reading retention. A hiking trail with
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Cover photo courtesy of Paul Chisom According to the Outdoor Alliance, the new administration has implemented thousands of staffing cuts across land management agencies that are expected to hurt outdoor recreation access. In mid-February, at the direction of the new administration, the Forest Service, BLM, and National Park Service (NPS) laid off over 5,000 people,
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By Justin Short Cover photo courtesy of Justin Short The Great Spokane Shop Ride (GSSR) is a sort of hair scramble event in which riders gather on the second Saturday in April (the 12th this year) at the Riverfront Park clock tower to receive a stamp card, and at the stroke of 10 a.m. they
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Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Arguably the most unique wilderness area hike in Washington State, Juniper Dunes Wilderness consists of over 7,000 acres of designated wilderness on Bureau of Land Management property. Adjacent to the wilderness area, BLM additionally manages nearly 4,000 acres of Off Highway Vehicle(OHV)-accessible lands. This area contains the largest juniper
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Free Outdoor-themed Entertainment Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Outdoor Education Are you interested in learning more about Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or needing to recertify? A WFA class provides an excellent foundation of skills for anyone who spends a lot of time in the backcountry. Longleaf is hosting a class at St. George’s School
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(Photos courtesy of Priest Lake Multisports) Run a fresh challenge this May. Sandpoint’s Long Bridge Half Marathon is the only Inland NW course with more than 3 miles of running along a pristine mountain lake, with 5km, 10km and 13.1mi course options—all on paved bike trails. Escape the Fray—Run Sandpoint The Long Bridge Half Marathon
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(Photos courtesy of CHAFE 150) For cyclists who crave both stunning scenery and a worthy challenge, the CHAFE 150 is a ride that belongs on your calendar. On Saturday June 14, 2025, this annual gran fondo rolls out from Sandpoint, Idaho, offering an unforgettable riding experience with magical mountain and lake views on your choice
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