Hiking
3 Fall Hikes in the Channeled Scablands
By Heidi Lasher When I moved to Spokane in 2010, I heard a lot about the ice-age floods. In fact, unsolicited information about the Pleistocene …
Scenic Fall Drives with Hiking Near Republic, WA
Soaking up the fall colors in the Kettle Range. Photo: Aaron Theisen There’s nothing like an autumn hike to spark your senses. There is the …
Hike of the Month: Hughes Fork and Jackson Creek
(Selkirk Mountains, North Idaho) Hughes Fork and Jackson Creek share a trailhead near Hughes Meadows in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Each can be a …
Chewelah’s New Gold Hill Tails
The imporbable story behind the Gold Hill Community Forest Back in 2017, Jake Wilson, co-owner of Quartzite Brewing in Chewelah, Wash., got tired of just …
A Quick and Dirty Guide to Your Public Lands
Which passes you’ll need and what activities you can do on different lands For anyone who has ever been a bit confused by the breakdown …
Public Lands Organizations Guide 2023
There are dozens of outdoor recreation, wildlife, and land conservation organizations and public lands agencies that protect, enhance, and help manage Inland Northwest public lands. …
Veggie Sandwiches with a Kick
By James P. Johnson When I hike, it’s often an all-day, 15-25 miler. I pack a variety of snacks, but I need a main item …
Fall Road Trip: Republic, WA
Photo: Jesse Harding, courtesy of the Ferry County Rail Trail Hikes, Rides, Scenic Drives, and Mountain Town Exploring in Northeast Washington The cool little town …
Backpacking Alone: The Highs and Lows Hiking 5 Days Solo in the Cascade Wilds
I nearly always backpack solo. The adventure and admiration of nature largely replaces any need for social interaction. But I often find myself wishing for …