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The Aerial Courtship of Osprey
One of the sure signs of spring is the return of our seasonal birds. Many people think of the robins out in the yard pulling ...
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Teaching Kids How to Fly Fish
Everyone has a nostalgic story about how it all began. “I’ve been fishing my entire life but began fly fishing when I was 19 years ...
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Grizzlies Back on Track in the North Cascades
Washington’s conservation community was understandably concerned when rumors began to circulate this spring that U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke would be visiting the North Cascades ...
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Bloomsday: Love of a Hometown Race
Is it an adult rite of passage to start disliking crowds? Maybe it’s just an introvert thing. In any case, well into my 30s, I’ve ...
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Colville Mountain Trails, City of Colville, Wash.
I find myself passing through Colville on my way to nearby recreational access points several times each month. It’s a great place to stop for ...
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Trail Running Trials
I was new to trail running. Before I moved to Spokane, my race of choice was a smooth, flat half marathon. My familiar turf was ...
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Outdoorsy Summer Camps – 2018
Want your kid to enjoy dirty hands and knees as they experience challenges and excitement in the great outdoors? Here’s our annual list of regional ...
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Family Outdoor Events & Adventures
 Spokane Bike Swap & Expo (April 14): Find a new bike for your kid (or yourself) at the region’s largest bike consignment sale—Spokane County Fair ...
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Little Spokane River Bat Condo is a Local Conservation Success
The first time I remember interacting with bats was as a young child in New Jersey. I was watching these dark whirling critters dive and ...
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