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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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Snowboarder ordering food after snow-boarding.

Ski Bum Advice: Things I Did Not Do This Season 

I don’t like setting expectations, mainly because I end up being disappointed. Maybe I should try setting lower standards, and then fail to meet them.   ...
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Refining Your Running Gear

I hate treadmills. I am far from alone on this. A treadmill run can be dreary, making you feel like a hamster on a wheel—because ...
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Various nature books for kids, that provide activities and ideas for learning about science, nature, art, and more -- displayed on the grass with their covers showing.

7 Nature Books for Kids

Parents and caregivers can get children excited about and engaged in nature-based activities with help from books that focus on STEAM principles — Science, Technology, ...
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2020 Tundra Swan Festival Canceled

Editor’s Note: Like many other events in the Northwest, the 2020 Tundra Swan Festival held annually in Northeast Washington near Cusick has been canceled due ...
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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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Person shoveling snow with nothing on but underwear illustration by Justin Short.

Crazy Cold Exposure: The Wim Hof Method

Learn about the Wim Hof Method for cold exposure and its benefits for endurance athletes and people with autoimmune issues and diseases.
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Gluten-Free Beers for the Discerning Drinker

By Amanda Mead A recent study published in the journal “Digestion” found that around 7 percent of the U.S. population has non-celiac gluten sensitivity and ...
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Dancing with Sandhill Cranes

Editor’s Note: The 2020 Othello Sandhill Cran Festival has been canceled due to the Coronavirus outbreak, however individuals can still view the birds on their ...
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