Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Huckleberry Loon Lightning by 2 Loons Distillery ranks among the most popular spirits in Eastern Washington. This is a staple in the Loon Lightning brand. Not too sweet and not too strong, but the right balance of huckleberry with a decent kick of hard alcohol (40% ABV or 80 […]
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By Trey Nichols Has your running been limited or cut short because of nagging pains? Ground reaction forces (GRF) play a huge role in sidelining many runners. GRF is the load that your body feels each time your foot hits the ground when you are running. In some muscle groups, that load or force can
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Cover photo courtesy of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge April is brimming with exciting stewardship opportunities at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge near Cheney, Wash. Beginning April 8, dedicated staff will host tree potting sessions for over 6,000 bare-root trees. Volunteers are needed who can spend a half- or full-day helping to pot native trees like aspen,
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Cover photo courtesy of Alana Livingston By Alana Livingston Newly opened in north Spokane for those who want fast food without sacrificing nutrition, Konala is a game-changer. With a mission to make healthy eating easier, more enjoyable, and accessible, this innovative restaurant delivers fresh, flavorful meals in a drive-thru and dine-in model. Recognizing that busy
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How this showcase Inland Northwest bikepacking route became a regional draw. By Justin Short Cover photo courtesy of Justin Short A few years back, a friend found an interesting bikepacking route out of Coeur d’Alene on the North Idaho Bikepacking page (Facebook? Web? Yellow? I didn’t ask). I was immediately intrigued because The Idaho Panhandle
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Photo Courtesy of Northwest Tandem Rally Tandem cycling enthusiasts, mark your calendars and grab your captain or stoker—it’s time for the 2025 Northwest Tandem Rally (NWTR), happing this year in Spokane Valley July 4-6. This year’s NWTR, hosted by Valleyfest and Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration, promises a full weekend of scenic rides and tandem bike
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Cover photo courtesy of James P. Johnson By James P. Johnson When I go on an all-day hike, I usually make my own lunch, but sometimes there’s not enough time to construct the extravagant veggie sandwich that I’ve detailed before in this department. Veggie sandwiches and wraps are healthy, tasty, and have the needed calories.
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Cover photo courtesy of Syringa Cyclery The Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series returns in 2025 with an intriguing format change for the ¾ Minus Cykeltur and a new event. The ¾ Minus Cykeltur is on May 3, the Monarch Grind follows on June 28, and the new event, Aether’s Traverse, concludes the series on August 16.
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Invasive quagga and zebra mussels threaten Washington’s waters and our way of life, which makes the recent interception of two tugboats infested with these aquatic invasives near Liberty Lake such a fortunate discovery. The tugboats and their hitchhikers were snagged at a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) watercraft check station near Liberty Lake
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