Hiking
The Calm Waters and Lazy Trails of Bead Lake
Our trip to Bead Lake began with a 1.5-hour drive from Spokane to the Eastern Washington-Selkirk Range in late May, but the relatively low-elevation hike ...
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Traversing the Selkirk Crest: A Guide to Backcountry Swashbuckling
“This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” the Captain says over the sound of his trekking poles dragging along the trail. As we are ...
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Snow Peak Cabin: Colville National Forest
When choosing a fall hike, my biggest considerations are always seeing the best fall colors and finding safe trailhead access in case of changing weather ...
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Urban Trail Etiquette
The golden rule for nearly every community trail in America is simple. Whether you run, walk, or ride, do so in a manner that maximizes ...
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Canfield Gulch, Antoine Peak Conservation Area
Big changes are taking place at Antoine Peak Conservation Area. Purchased in three phases that were completed in 2011, Antoine has long boasted a sizable ...
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Four Local Long-Distance Hikers and Their Unique Experiences on National Scenic Trails
If you’ve ever dreamed of taking on one of North America’s long-distance hiking trails, one of the best things you can do to prepare is ...
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Exploring the American Selkirks
When people think of vacationing in North Idaho, they often think of the big lakes. But stretching from Mica Peak to the north are the ...
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New Group Forms in Response to Alpine Lakes Wilderness Resource Damage
New and significant resource damage to the Enchantment Lakes basin recently spurred the creation of a new group, Friends of Enchantments, to help protect the ...
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Exploring Local Creeks Sustainably
The Inland Northwest is nothing if not rich in water — Priest Lake, Pend Oreille, Coeur d’Alene, the Kootenay — and they rely on the ...
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