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Forest Service Budget Cut

By Adam Gebauer Twenty-plus years ago, I was a seasonal wildlife biologist, conducting surveys to threatened species in proposed timber harvest units. Many national forest ...

Adam Gebauer February 25, 2025

Reading is the Panacea

By Ammi Midstokke I have loved a great many asses in my lifetime, but never a donkey. This is what I’m thinking one evening, curled ...

Ammi Midstokke February 24, 2025

Midwinter Running Motivation

Murder got me out the door for today’s run. Last week, it was reality TV. Before that, it was stories of human cloning and convenience ...

Sarah Hauge February 23, 2025

Coffeeneuring: Will Bike for Coffee

Cover photo courtesy of Justin Short I recently attended my first randonneuring event, so now it’s time to throw some pretentious sounding French cycling jargon ...

Justin M. Short February 21, 2025

Photo of dad and son riding the chairlift together.

A Season for New Things

Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles I’m just going to say it: winter sucks if you’re not into snowsports. I can only wax poetical for ...

Lisa Laughlin February 19, 2025

How to Motivate Your Kids to Love Snow Sports

By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree Most kids really don’t mind how cold the weather is as long as they’re staying dry ...

Amy McCaffree February 18, 2025

Hike of the Month: Frater Lake SnoPark

(Colville National Forest, Wash.) Frater Lake SnoPark is a day-use only trail system maintained for winter access via the SnoPark system (permit required) and easily ...

Holly Weiler January 13, 2025

Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News Jan/Feb 2025

Free outdoor-themed entertainment Film Festivals Fundraisers Stewardship, Conservation, & Volunteer Opportunities

Holly Weiler January 12, 2025

Lessons on a Ledge at Mount Olympus

By Ammi Midstokke Cover photo courtesy Ammi Midstokke Not everyone feels the same about risk. It’s a subjective assessment, nuanced by things like how many ...

Ammi Midstokke December 31, 2024