Hiking
Learning to Move Through Dance
On the days that I hike, wearing light shoes that I can sense the ground through, I feel myself move differently than I used to. ...
Katie Botkin
July 26, 2019
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Hiking into the Heart of the Selkirks: North Idaho’s Long Mountain Lake
The Selkirk Mountains of North Idaho might be the state’s wildest corner. Until recently, this was the last place you could see wild caribou in ...
Paul Chisholm
July 16, 2019
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Hike of the Month: Halliday & North Fork Trails
There’s nothing quite like starting a hike low in the drainages and walking up high to gain the viewpoint. It’s also a lot easier on ...
Holly Weiler
July 16, 2019
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The Human Traits of Magpies
The first time I encountered the mischievous antics of a black-billed magpie was during my first cross-country drive. I was setting up camp in Arches ...
Adam Gebauer
June 24, 2019
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Know Before You Go
“Know before you go” is a simple summary for safely enjoying camping and hiking, suggests Franklin Pemberton, Public Affairs Officer on the Colville National Forest. ...
Out There Outdoors
June 21, 2019
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Fire on the Mountain
When the Grateful Dead sang, “Fire on the Mountain,” they didn’t mean forest fires. Ten years later James Hansen delivered his global warming report to ...
Bea Lackaff
June 21, 2019
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Stay at a Cabin in the Blue Mountains
Ever wanted your own private cabin in the woods? The Forest Service rents out former ranger stations in the Blue Mountains for an affordable price. ...
Paul Chisholm
June 14, 2019
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Hiking the Oregon Butte Loop
Early summer is a great time to visit the wildflower-rich meadows dotting the ridgetops throughout the Blue Mountains. This 20-mile loop traverses the heart of ...
Paul Chisholm
June 14, 2019
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Hike of the Month: Chesaw Wildlife Area
Every other year I spend one week in Olympia reviewing grant applications as a member of the statewide Non-highway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) program ...
Holly Weiler
June 14, 2019
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