Get Out There
Traditional Archery: Getting Started
My friend Steve is a throwback. He lives among the rest of us, but the guy belongs to the rambler’s era of the old West. So when ...
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Ocean to Idaho: Following the Chinook Salmon
This summer, journalist, filmmaker, and outdoor enthusiast Kris Millgate of Idaho Falls is setting off on an epic road trip chasing salmon across the Pacific Northwest. Her adventure is intended to inspire ...
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10 Lakes Near Spokane for Family Day Trips
On hot, sunny summer days, a waterfront park is one of the best places to be. Kids can swim, play on the beach, and dig ...
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Once More to The Lake
I’ll start by invoking Tom’s words at the opening of Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie.” Tom tells the audience that they’ll be watching a memory play, and that “Being a ...
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7 Ways to Go Solar in Your Backyard
When you’re not out safely exploring the trails, if you’re like me, you’ve found yourself with a lot more time at home this year, which means a ...
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Wild Water Swimming
By Susan Hales First, the pools are closed, and then the races are cancelled: no Lake Meridian mile race, no Omi mile on Lake Coeur d’Alene, ...
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Finding Camas Flowers
Each spring the wet meadows of the Pend Oreille River Valley explode with the purple-blue blooms of one the regions’ most culturally important plants, common camas. Common ...
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5 Tips to Hike Responsibly
Have a plan B—and C, D, and E. Follow the Facebook page for the national forest or other public land you want to visit, such ...
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Be a Good Guest in Leavenworth
Especially in the era of COVID-19, stewardship applies to town as much as it does to trails. Leavenworth has made physical distancing easier by closing ...
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