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Hiking to Emerald Lake (Colville National Forest)
The hike from Trout Lake trailhead to Emerald Lake is, for the most part, a moderately-difficult, flower-lined trail featuring stately, old-growth Ponderosa pine and interesting ...
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470 Acres Permanently Protected in the Columbia Gorge
Friends of the Columbia Gorge, an Oregon-based nonprofit group, recently announced that it had successfully completed its Preserve the Wonder campaign. Raising a total of ...
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Life After Death: How to Build a Whale
When children enter Highline College’s Marine Science and Technology Center at Redondo Beach and look up at the 38-foot gray whale skeleton bearing down on ...
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Explore What’s New at Spokane’s Riverfront Park This Summer
Skate Ribbon What becomes of an ice ribbon when spring hits? Find out downtown Spokane, where Riverfront Park’s Ice Ribbon has transitioned to its spring ...
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MAST: School for Adventurers in the BC Rockies
“Head down! Head DOWN!” the instructor yells across the water. A head bobs out of the river just long enough to gasp for air, then ...
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100 Things to Do Outside This Summer
Summer days waver between languid and whirlwind activities, work, and weekends. Is there ever enough time for all you want to do? Slow it down. ...
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Spring Kings Porcini Mushrooms
I normally feature lesser-known species here in Leaf Root Fungi Fruit. However, there is a mushroom whose awesomeness is so unquestionable, that in spite of ...
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Planning Summertime Family Adventures
Plan with less stress, and play more with your kids outside with ideas and inspiration from our Summer Adventure Guide.
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June Family-Friendly Events in Spokane and North Idaho
National Trails Day (June 2): Washington State Parks free admission day. Camp Caro Community Park: Free family and community activities, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Outdoor ...
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