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Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant at a bear den. // Photo by Peter Houlihan, courtesy of National Geographic Live.

National Geographic Live “The Secret Life of Bears”: Jan. 26

Wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant presents "The Secret Life of Bears" for National Geographic Live in Spokane on January 26, 2022.
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Illustration of author/cyclist slurping a huckleberry milkshake while sitting on a tree stump with mountain bike, loaded with panniers and bikepacking gear, leaning against stump.

Fall Bikepacking Rambles, From Idaho to Montana

Everyday Cyclist: Justin M. Short shares shoulder season rambles about his fall bikepacking adventure in north Idaho and western Montana.
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Living Local & Other Silver Linings of the Covid-Era

When the pandemic shut down normal activities, "living local” became more than a quaint notion to strive for and silver linings were revealed.
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Students learning at Yellowstone.

Learn About Yellowstone National Park’s Wolves

Pioneer School student essay by Vansh Amin, based on a field-learning experience at Yellowstone National Park.
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Illustration of a cyclist riding with a gas mask on his face to protect from wildfire smoke.

Smoke Season Riding

I left my house a couple of hours before dawn. It was my 47th birthday, and I thought it would be a great idea to ...
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A little girl standing in front of a fallen tree.

5 Tips for Healthier Kids

Ideas and strategies to help parents work toward better health and wellbeing for their children as well as the entire family.
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Mountain vegetation overlooking large mountains.

Who Pays (and Doesn’t) for Public Lands?

Budgets for the federal land management agencies been declining for 20 years, impacting wildlife, recreation, and taxpayers' wallets.
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Hiker atop the Kettle Crest Range looking out on the vast landscape.

Trailhead News: Projects, Public Lands Day, & Volunteer Events

Inland NW trail and conservation news for Sept.-Oct. 2021, including trail projects, Public Lands Day, volunteer projects and events.
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Group of runners on a paved trail in a treed park.

5 Ways Out of a Running Rut

Bored with your regular running routine? Need different terrain, new trails, or new running buddies? Here are 5 remedies to get out of a rut.
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