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Close Encounters With Bears
Guidebook author James P. Johnson shares about his harrowing close encounters with bears while hiking in the wilds of Washington State.
Adventure Travel For Families
Start your family’s adventure travel planning process with ideas and tips from Out There Kids’ columnist Amy McCaffree.
Hiking Mill Butte – NW Wash.
Mill Butte Trail is a 4.8-mile forested hike, located in the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge in NE Wash. Great for a fall hike!
Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News: Fall 2022
The Trailhead — Info and updates about trails and outdoor recreation around the Inland Northwest for Fall 2022.
5 Things To Never Do at the Lake
From waterskiing without a spotter to jumping from a boat going full throttle, Jim Johnson explains 5 things he learned not to do at the lake.
When You Keep Running But Not Sure Why
Q&A with a runner who took up the sport during the pandemic about why he started and why—despite definite ups and downs—he hasn’t quit.
Bike Navigation: 5 Ideas To Not Get Lost
Five ideas for bike navigation, including the best apps and GPS technology, for help to not get lost while cycling.
Recovering From Hip Replacement
Writer shares his at-home exercise routine while recovering from hip replacement after a cyclocross race crash.
Proper Bike Fit Matters: 5 Reasons Why
Learn 5 reasons why a proper bike fit matters and when to schedule an appointment with a professional bike fitter.