Columns
Tundra Swan Festival on Saturday, March 16
When you think of eastern Washington, your first thoughts may not include elegant swans. Pend Oreille County, located in the northeast corner of the state ...
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10 Spring Break Staycations in the Inland Northwest
Staying home this spring break? Keep kids physically active with local outdoor adventures—some can even be educational. Here are 10 ideas, either free or low-cost, ...
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Feel Good Feet: How a Fit ID Can Improve Your Runs
Not all that long ago, I wrote in the pages of “Out There” that I had been wearing a single pair of green Superfeet running ...
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Shoulder Season Celebration in the Inland Northwest
Shoulder seasons get a bad rap. Skiers and boarders fantasize about early-winter’s powder stashes, climbers wait for the rock to stop seeping, mountain bikers cheer ...
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Ana Maria Spagna: Just Slide
Friends try not to stare, but they can’t help it. Stop with them at the garage to pick up some motor oil or lag screws, ...
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Where to Look for Animal Tracks in Spokane and North Idaho
There are many great places to find wildlife tracks this winter, including our two local wildlife refuges. Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, located in the channeled ...
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Hunt for Animal Tracks on Snowy Hikes
When the snow falls it creates a great opportunity to get outside and look for signs of our region’s abundant wildlife. Taking time to identify ...
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New Advice for Anyone on Anything Column by Ammi Midstokke
If you enjoy Ammi Midstokke’s “Eatology” column in print issues of Out There, don’t miss her new “Advice for Anyone on Anything” column online each ...
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Ammi Midstokke: Why Your Diet is Kind of Your Enemy
Every year, right around now, my office fills up with patients who are determined to turn a new leaf, preferably that of a superfood like ...
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