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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Beach at sunset at Lake Pend Oreille at Sam Owen Campground.

5 Favorite Inland NW Lakeside Campgrounds

Lakeside campgrounds in Eastern Wash. and North Idaho that have great beaches, watersports recreation access, and reservable campsites.
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Toilet paper trash left behind on public lands, at a river beach.

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.
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Bear poking its head out of a garbage can, licking its lips.

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.
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Close-up view of Chuck Bartlebaugh holding a can of bear spray with outstretched arms, with thumb pressing on top of spray can, demonstrating how to deploy bear repellent spray during a training session.

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.
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