Lifestyle

Child and parent taking a rest-break while biking on a trail above Fish Lake, with bikes resting against a bench.

Lakeside Bike Trails In the Inland NW

Five lakeside bike trails in the Inland NW. Enjoy lake views as you pedal along, and find picnic rest stops and swim access points.

Amy McCaffree October 4, 2022

Author and his friend standing in a red sailboat on Upper Priest Lake with white sales open.

History of a Classic Northwest Sailboat

Story of a classic Northwest sailboat, Empress of Pullman--one of the many wooden sailboats made by Fred and Don Smith in western Wash.

Out There Outdoors October 3, 2022

Conkling Marina and Resort featuring large elevated dining deck with table umbrellas and lodge with wraparound deck-balcony.

Lakeside Dining Spots In North Idaho

8 lakeside dining destinations off the beaten path, offering incredible views, good food, and excellent drinks.

S. Michal Bennett October 3, 2022

An indigenous-made sturgeon-nosed canoe.

Small-Town Museums of the Inland NW

Learn fascinating history by exploring small-town museums of the Inland NW, including Davenport and Colville, WA, and Wallace, ID.

Out There Outdoors September 30, 2022

person running along an empty roadway with sunset colors on a flat horizon.

When You Keep Running But Not Sure Why

Q&A with a runner who took up the sport during the pandemic about why he started and why—despite definite ups and downs—he hasn’t quit.

Sarah Hauge September 28, 2022

An Oregon Retreat

For all you conscious travelers out there looking for a different way to adventure, meet Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels. As a brand founded on ...

Out There Outdoors September 8, 2022

Man named Fish is standing angled to the side looking and smiling at camera, and in the background is snow-covered ground and pine trees, with a view of his cabin to the right.

People In the Wild: A Man Called Fish

Column by Ammi Midstokke to celebrate all the different reasons and ways we share a common love and stewardship of the outdoors.

Ammi Midstokke August 20, 2022

A woman wearing a bright blue long-sleeved shirt and black climbing pants is reaching up for a hand hold on a boulder. Below her lays a green safety mat on the ground and a male climber with arms raised spotting her in case she falls.

New Spokane Bouldering Guide

Newly-published "Spokane Bouldering" guide, by Nate Lynch and Shane Collins, features over 700 boulder problems in Spokane, Wash.

Jon Jonckers August 19, 2022

Toilet paper trash left behind on public lands, at a river beach.

Never Leave a Trace

With more visitors to public lands, human-induced wear and tear has increased and Leave No Trace practices are more important than ever.

Derrick Knowles August 19, 2022