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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.

Out There Outdoors October 31, 2022

Start your family's adventure travel planning process with ideas and tips from Out There Kids' columnist Amy McCaffree.

Amy McCaffree October 31, 2022

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!

Holly Weiler October 24, 2022

The Trailhead -- Info and updates about trails and outdoor recreation around the Inland Northwest for Fall 2022.

Holly Weiler October 18, 2022

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 ...

Out There Outdoors October 4, 2022

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.

Sarah Hauge September 28, 2022

Five ideas for bike navigation, including the best apps and GPS technology, for help to not get lost while cycling.

Justin M. Short September 28, 2022

Learn about lake frogs and what to do if you find a bullfrog in Idaho or Washington State waterways, where hunting is legal.

Amy McCaffree September 26, 2022

Writer shares his at-home exercise routine while recovering from hip replacement after a cyclocross race crash.

Bradley Bleck August 20, 2022