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How To Manage Your Microbiome

Learn about the complex human biome, probiotics, and how consuming a nutritious diet, instead of supplements, can help your biome health.
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5 Mountain Bike Rides on the Way to the Yaak

Five mountain biking trails to ride in northern Idaho and northwestern Montana during a roadtrip on the way to the Yaak Valley.
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Woman mountain biking on a rugged, forested dirt trail in the Yaak wilderness of northwest Montana.

Backcountry Mountain Biking Montana’s Yaak Valley

Twenty miles of boondoggling and backcountry mountain biking in the Yaak Valley of northwest Montana, including Northwest Peak Scenic Area.
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Benefits of Companion Gardening

Learn about growing compatible plants together in order to create diverse, wild, and healthy garden boxes at home.
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Hands holding a long rainbow trout.

Know What Fish Species can Be Found In Local Lakes and Rivers

Which fish species to expect to find at Lake Spokane and the Spokane River, and—in North Idaho—at Fernan, Cocolalla, Round, and Shepherd Lakes.
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Woman holding a rainbow trout with one hand, with her fly fishing net in her other hand, while wading in the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River.

Know Local Fishing Regulations Before You Go

Be sure you know the specific rules for the state and waterway where you plan -- easily-accessible resources make it simple to learn.
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Three rainbow trout in a fishing net.

Free Fishing Weekend in Washington: June 12-13

Every first weekend in June, WDFW hosts Free Fishing Weekend to encourage first-timers to experience the sport.
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Spokane Bike Swap & Expo Returns June 12

After needing to be cancelled last spring, Spokane Bike Swap & Expo returns on June 12, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Man holding Black Crappie fish and smiling at the camera.

Fishing Close to Home in Spokane & North Idaho

8 destinations near Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and Sandpoint: drive less, fish longer, and take advantage of the longer daylight hours.
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