Hiking

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 ...

Holly Weiler September 19, 2016

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 ...

Amy McCaffree August 28, 2016

High-country views in North Idaho's Selkirk Mountains.

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 ...

Out There Outdoors August 23, 2016

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 ...

Out There Outdoors August 18, 2016

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 ...

Katie Botkin August 16, 2016

Elk Creek Falls and Mill Pond, Colville National Forest

While it’s true that waterfall hikes are more spectacular in the full flow of early spring, their cooling properties can be better appreciated on a ...

Holly Weiler August 15, 2016