Editorial
Pandemic Perspective
Spending time outside in the coronavirus era is more important than ever, but what’s even more critical is doing it safely and responsibly. No matter ...
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Dangerous Things: Not Saying Yes to Adventure
Some of the most dangerous things are not doing what we love and never experiencing the elation that comes with time spent outside, enjoyed with ...
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State of Recreation
By Jon Snyder The Spokane area was the center of the outdoor education universe not once, but twice in the last year—first for the National Association ...
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Five Ways to Win Political Debates This Christmas
Few minds have been changed by debate, if social media is any indication. But sometimes the urge is overwhelming to try anyway. So, if you ...
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Santa in the Lift Line: Inspiring Outdoor Holiday Magic
“Mom, Santa’s getting on the bunny chair!” While this sounds like a punchline, it wasn’t. From our view out the front windows of the Mt. ...
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The Snowy Mountains Are Calling
Before my kids will have figured out their Halloween costumes, I’ll know what they’ll be wearing the first day it snows. For my family, October ...
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Travel Far, Travel Near
When I heard the word travel when I was younger, it brought to mind far-off places. I imagined flying across an ocean and boarding a ...
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Lessons from the Wild
Mile 34. My feet ache, burn, and swell with painful blisters. Each step has become a burden, and our pace has slowed to just over ...
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Editorial: Make it to the Lake this Summer
My New Year’s resolution a few years ago was to swim in a new lake each week during the months of July and August. That’s ...
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