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Photo of Switchblade SUP, kayak, and canoe paddle.

Switchblade SUP, Kayak, Canoe Paddle in One

The outdoor industry comes up with a lot of gear “innovations” that, in my opinion, are not all that innovative. Switchblade Paddles is an example ...
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Photo of cattle panel greenhouse by Nick Thomas.

Building a Cattle Panel Greenhouse

It started with the vision of a plant-filled greenhouse at our South Perry urban lot that would produce an abundance of organic food. It started ...
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National Geographic Montana Trail Illustrated Maps

Planning an epic summer road trip to Big Sky Country will be a snap with National Geographic’s Trails Illustrated topographic maps for Montana.  With waterproof ...
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Photo of Vessel's Expo Blend by Jon Jonckers

Expo Blend Coffee from Vessel

The Expo Blend from Vessel is named after the Expo ’74 Worlds Fair, and the coffee is just as good as the event was at ...
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Photo of Roast House's Bloomsday Blend by Jon Jonckers.

Buzz Bin: Bloomsday Blend Coffee from Roast House

Anyone familiar with the Bloomsday route should also be familiar with the NEW Bloomsday Blend coffee from Roast House. The Bloomsday route is known for ...
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Trail Running Gear Essentials

Let me start by saying, you DON’T need special gear for trail running. All you need is a trail, some shoes, and the desire to ...
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Photo by Richard Lambert

Making Native Plants Work in Residential Landscapes

Interest in landscaping with native plants is growing. More and more people understand the importance of helping to improve biodiversity on their property, and the ...
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A tribute to Art Manley and Scott Reed by S. Michal Bennett.

Community and Nature Advocates Art Manley and Scott Reed

Do you enjoy picking huckleberries each summer? Splashing in Lake Coeur d’Alene at City Beach? How about hiking Tubbs Hill and taking the leap from ...
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Photo of Wrangler outdoor apparel.

Wrangler Active/Outdoor Wear

I have long been fond of Wrangler’s signature pearl-snap button cowboy shirts for everyday use and for warm-season hiking and mountain biking because of the ...
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