Get Out There
The Common Raven
There are only a handful of critters that share the wintery wonderland of our mountains with intrepid snowshoers, cross-country skiers, and downhill sliders. Earlier this ...
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“Into the Woods: A Five-Act Journey Into Story” by John Yorke
(Nonfiction, 2015) By Joel Sattgast Despite strong recommendations for this book, I was hesitant to pick it up due to my minimal interest in cinema ...
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Hike of the Month
Lakeview Ranch (Odessa, WASH) Fluctuating levels in the local water table may create conditions where very little lake is visible at Lakeview Ranch, but this ...
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Hiking Mineral Ridge in North Idaho
Cover photo by James P. Johnson There are a lot of reasons to like Coeur d’Alene—among them, a couple of enjoyable, well-known, lakeside hikes. Tubbs ...
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“World of Wonders” by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
(Memoir/Nature, 2020) When I’m best engaged in nature, I’m being curious. I look at things closely: How light sifts through trees. The water line of ...
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“Beautiful Wounds” by Timothy Connor
(Nature Photography/Natural History, 2022) By James P. Johnson When I saw this hardcover book on the store shelf, there was no doubt I’d buy it. ...
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Lilac Century Bike Ride May 19, 2024
Each spring, the lead up to the Spokane Aurora Northwest Rotary Club’s Lilac Century Ride has signaled the start of the summer road riding season for hundreds ...
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Spokane Bike Swap April 20, 2024
Spokane Bike Swap is the region’s largest gathering of new and used bikes for sale plus biking related vendors and events all under one roof. ...
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Geology Resources for Outdoor Enthusiasts
By Nigel Davies Cover photo courtesy of Nigel Davies Explore these tools that geologist Nigel Davies suggests to further understand the geology of your adventure ...
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