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Basil, peppers, tomatos, onions, and lettuce in a wicker basket.

Advice for Anyone on Anything by Ammi Midstokke. What is Clean Eating Anyway?

Ammi Midstokke is a nutritionist with an arguably-dangerous appetite for adventure. Her monthly “Eatology” nutrition column appears in each print edition of “Out There ...

Ammi Midstokke January 4, 2019

Photo of Summer and Ellen at the 20 mile mark of the Spokane Marathon.

Team Mediocre: Running a Marathon

We shouldn’t have stopped running. The muscles in my legs hardened, and my hands froze into two numb stumps thanks to hours of swinging through ...

Summer Hess December 31, 2018

Ammi Midstokke: Grow Yourself a New Limb–Nutritional Rehabilitation for Injuries

There are many species that will actually grow a new limb when one has been lost in some kind of wildlife duel. Unfortunately, humans are ...

Ammi Midstokke December 28, 2018

Photo of the firebug, Pyrrhocoris Apterus, after the winter thaw.

Stayin’ Alive: How Insects Survive Winter

As the temperatures drop, we begin gearing up for winter. We layer up our clothes and split wood to keep our houses warm. If you ...

Matt Jones December 24, 2018

Photo from a distance of hiker in the snow.

Hike of the Month: Panjab, Mount Misery, and Upper Rattlesnake Trails (Umatilla National Forest)

While Memorial Day to Labor Day may be prime time for backpacking, it’s not absolutely necessary to pack away the tent until warmer weather returns. ...

Holly Weiler December 23, 2018

Photo of small candle in glass votive and evergreen branch.

Holiday Traditions

Even the most holidays-hardened, Christmas-season cynics among us usually have at least one tradition that stirs up sentimental spirits. Our awareness of these significant rituals—handed ...

Shallan Knowles December 22, 2018

Photo of kid taken from behind looking out window at fireworks.

10 Winter & Holiday Events for the Whole Family

Parenting and coordinating a busy family schedule can feel more hectic during the holiday season. From music concerts to family gatherings to out-of-town travel plans, ...

Amy McCaffree December 15, 2018

Give Em’ the Bird: An Alternative Path to a Pro-Skierdom

Most sponsored skiers don’t have the kind of alternative life experiences and down-to-earth philosophical approach to skiing when they start getting paid to do what ...

Derrick Knowles November 13, 2018

Photos of kids in a group ski lesson standing in front of a marked trail.

Learn To Ski Programs in Spokane and North Idaho for Kids & Families

If your children, or perhaps your entire family, are brand new to the world of alpine winter sports, then this article is especially for you. ...

Amy McCaffree November 7, 2018