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Once a Racer
By Rachel Toor Cover photo courtesy of Toby Carroll Last spring, when I got the email for the Wild Woman Marathon, I didn’t immediately hit ...
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Why Prescribed Burns Matter: The Role of Good Fire in Healthy Forests
By Adam Gebauer Cover photo courtesy of Adam Gebauer Picture a stand of large ponderosa trees with thick black and red puzzled bark, spaced far ...
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The Lost Art of Contemplation
By Ammi Midstokke Cover photo courtesy of Ammi Midstokke I recently picked up Henry David Thoreau’s classic naturalist philosophy book, “Walden.” I suspect that most ...
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A Midwinter Tradition: Republic’s 2026 Winterfest Returns Jan. 9–10
Republic Winterfest outhouse races are a sight to see. Photo: Turning Point Photography. All photos courtesy of the RRVCB. Story sponsored by the Republic Regional ...
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Winter Running Bucket List
By Sarah Hauge Some runners perk up when winter rolls around, energized by crisp air, fresh snow and quiet streets. Other runners go into self-preservation ...
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Telemark Skiers of the Northwest Gather for Wenatchee Tele Fest 2026
This annual festival at Mission Ridge offers a full weekend of turns, community, and telemark culture on Jan. 10–11. One of the Pacific Northwest’s most ...
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The Best Winter Hikes Near Spokane and Coeur d’Alene
Not every winter day in the Inland Northwest is a snow day. In those in-between stretches—when the valleys are bare but the mountains are white—lower-elevation ...
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Winter Hiking Essentials to Stay Safe and Comfortable on the Trail
Winter hiking at lower elevations in northern climates doesn’t require an expedition mindset, but you should definitely prepare and bring the essentials. Avid winter hikers ...
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Wintertime Animal Tracking
Reading nature’s snowy signatures By Karie Lee Knoke Winter transforms the landscape into a blank canvas. Fresh snow covers the ground, softening every edge and ...
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