By Brad Northrup I know, I know, some of you might think it’s a bit early to get all excited about the upcoming ski and snowboard season. If you are in that camp, I might suggest taking a peek at indoor pickleball leagues or joining a knitting club this winter. No offense to knitting clubs—I […]
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By Adam Gebauer Cover photo courtesy of WDFW This past spring I got to accompany a wolf biologist as he was attempting to collar a wolf in a pack in Northeast Washington. This pack already had a collared pack member, but that collar was malfunctioning, so using the data already collected he set forth to
Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Trailbreaker Cider’s new downtown outpost brings a fresh and friendly cider bar to River Park Square. Expect a fun, casual atmosphere with outstanding crafted ciders and tasty bites. It’s ideal for an afternoon cider flight or a casual evening hangout before or after a movie at the AMC. Located
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By Olivia Dugenet Cover photo courtesy of Olivia Dugenet Washington State Parks is promoting a new health treatment. Anyone can get a prescription. In fact, people are encouraged to write themselves prescriptions. Studies suggest this treatment improves sleep, enhances the immune system, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the risk of diabetes and stroke. There is
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By Jean Arthur Cover photo courtesy of Jean Arthur Sunrise promises a sparkling midsummer morning at 6,644 feet elevation at the summit of Going-to-the-Sun Road at Logan Pass. A dozen vehicles snug into parking spots on an August morning as hikers lace boots for early starts on Glacier National Park’s famous Highline Trail. My family
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Longtime Northwest forest and wildlife advocate Mitch Friedman’s new book “Conservation Confidential: A Wild Path to More Effective Activism,” recounts his evolution from radical Earth First! activist engaging in controversial protests to the founder and longtime director of the nonprofit organization Conservation Northwest. Part memoir, part strategy guide for citizens who care about the future
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Cover photo courtesy of Rex Schultz By Jon Jonckers Across Spokane County, so many regional parks and trailheads underwent dramatic upgrades and improvements that it’s impossible to pick a favorite in 2025. Beginning last May, Liberty Lake Regional Park received an expanded and paved parking lot with 88 regular and three accessible parking spaces, new
By Ammi Midstokke It’s easy for us to pick sides and rest on the laurels of our conviction. And if that doesn’t make us feel good enough about ourselves, we can join the ranks of the one-uppers: vegans who don’t eat honey, homeschool parents who teach their kids Latin, and misanthropic conservationists. Mitch Friedman was
By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Grant County’s only bike shop opened its doors in Moses Lake this summer, offering bike repairs, select sporting goods, and new and used bikes, including entry-level e-bikes. The shop is a welcome addition to the Central Washington community after the closing of Tri-State Outfitters
