Camping
Backpacking Alone: The Highs and Lows Hiking 5 Days Solo in the Cascade Wilds
I nearly always backpack solo. The adventure and admiration of nature largely replaces any need for social interaction. But I often find myself wishing for …
DIY Thai Peanut Ramen
There’s nothing like fresh fruits and veggies on a backpacking or bikepacking trip! This recipe is a great option for the first night of any …
This Van Life
Coeur d’Alene couple fill niche with quality, insulated van window covers. For a long time, Coeur d’Alene locals Dave and Kelly Dutro made a name …
Living the Van Life
For decades, vans of all types have been a popular tool for outdoor adventure seekers. A van can get you and your gear out to …
Fishing Rods, Play Boats, and Big Skies
An epic, multi-sport Montana road trip. Browne Bridge to Glen on the Big Hole Last July, some friends and I made the five-hour drive to …
5 Favorite Inland NW Lakeside Campgrounds
Lakeside campgrounds in Eastern Wash. and North Idaho that have great beaches, watersports recreation access, and reservable campsites.
Never Leave a Trace
With more visitors to public lands, human-induced wear and tear has increased and Leave No Trace practices are more important than ever.
Bear Country Safety Advice
Learn how stay safe in bear country and prevent encounters, whether living or enjoying recreation in or near bear habitat areas.
Bear Spray Science
A brief science history of bear spray, the red-pepper based repellent used by park rangers, hunters, and anyone else entering bear country.