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Osprey brand Kestrel 48 Internal frame men's backpack, green color

Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack

Osprey pack for day trips and lightweight overnight or multi-day backcountry trips, available at The General Store in Spokane.
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Author holding her quilt made from the graphic front side of old race t-shirts--standing in her living room with a canvas photo print of her running with her wife.

My Evolution as a Runner as Told in Race Shirts

Essay by Spokane runner Maeve Griffith about her 40-year collection of race event t-shirts and her personal evolution as a trans woman.
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Katie holding her baby June, who is breastfeeding -- standing in a kitchen with a set of skis behind her.

Motherhood, Identity, & Outdoor Pursuits

New “People in the Wild” column: Ammi Midstokke examines how a new mother navigates impacts on her identity and outdoor pursuits.
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Two young teenage girls smiling at the camera while lounging in an ENO hammock in the sunshine.

5 Spring Rituals for Outdoorsy Families

Spring rituals and routines to help families celebrate and get ready for the season, from backyard hammocks to campsite reservations.
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Robin Manees running across a marathon finish line with both arms raised high, fingers with 2-finger peace signs, in triumph

Inland NW Runner Profile: Robin Manees

Personal profile by Robin Manees about her life as a runner and living with Lupus, and how she has learned to let her body guide ...
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Group of runners of all genders at the start line for the Coeur d'Alene Marathon.

Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2022

Learn about road and trail running, cycling, mountain biking, triathlons and other multi-sport events and watersports, and outdoorsy events.
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Black silhouette of pine trees at night.

Why You Should Night Hike During Spring

Hiking after dark heightens your senses and helps you experience nature in new ways. Find ideas and inspiration in this essay by Heidi Lasher.
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Photo of Palouse Falls by Shallan Knowles.

Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News: March-April

Latest news and updates, for March-April 2022, about trails and outdoor recreation around the Inland Northwest.
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Illustration of skis with eyes and mouths, in a storage box, talking to each other, while a guy looks on with a surprised look and a beer can in his hand.

Ski bum Advice: If Skis Could Talk

What powder, carving, and rock skis might say, if they could talk, about winter 2021-22 season in the Northwest.
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