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Photo of runner along the banks of the Spokane River.

When Running Loses That Loving Feeling

This morning’s run was not good. I knew it wouldn’t be when last night I was already trying to talk myself out of it. ...

Sarah Hauge March 26, 2018

Photo of frying pan with a full English breakfast.

Ammi Midstokke: What Our Hormones Tell Us

Hormones. We like them, or at least we would if we knew what they were up to all day long. These little couriers of cause ...

Ammi Midstokke March 21, 2018

Photo of Hawk Creek waterfall by Holly Weiler.

Hiking Hawk Creek (Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area)

Hawk Creek is gaining popularity among hikers, mainly as an early spring, snow-free option that generally boasts spring flowers and scenic views. Even so, every ...

Holly Weiler March 13, 2018

Exclusion of a Finer Grain

I move carefully through the rocky Red Banks section on Mt. Shasta after summiting in the early morning. Traversing a little lower to one ...

Summer Hess February 16, 2018

Kalispel Tribe to Host Fundraiser for South Selkirk Mountain Caribou (March 3, 2018)

The Kalispel Tribe is hosting a fundraiser for South Selkirk Mountain Caribou recovery efforts on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Northern Quest Resort and Casino. ...

Out There Outdoors February 5, 2018

4 Books for Outdoor Families

Books are one of my few obsessions. Re-reading a great book feels like returning home as I revisit that author’s ideas, insights, experiences, encouragement, or ...

Amy McCaffree January 30, 2018