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Syringa and river smells combine to usher in summer. // Photo: Derrick Knowles

The Plants and Creatures That Beautify Our States

Regardless of who holds office in Washington D.C., citizens of the United States tend to have a deep sense of pride in their cities, states, ...

S. Michal Bennett July 17, 2017

The McCaffrees loaded and ready to go. // Photo: Judd McCaffree

Falling in Love with a Pop-Up Tent Trailer

Big Agnes served her purpose well until last summer. My family’s orange and yellow 4-person Big Agnes tent was acquired early in our marriage, four ...

Amy McCaffree July 17, 2017

Photo of outdoors yoga class in the park by Derrick Knowles.

Down Dog Downtown

At the end of a long day, there are plenty of reasonable excuses for skipping a workout: fatigue, evening plans, a growling stomach or simple ...

Erika Prins Simonds July 15, 2017

Photo of Latah Creek erosion pouring into the Spokane River by Jerry White Jr.

Is Our River Clean?

When I talk to folks about the river, I can always count on one question: Is the river clean? This can be tough to answer ...

Out There Outdoors July 13, 2017

Photo of Priest Lake from Thunder Mountain by Holly Weiler.

Thunder Creek Loop, Colville National Forest

Reap the benefits of recent trail improvements (with more to come later this summer) on this long loop hike into the Salmo Priest Wilderness. Enter ...

Holly Weiler July 13, 2017