Lifestyle

Summertime Gear: Montbell Down Hugger 800 Sleeping Bag

I became a Montbell sleeping bag convert after buying my first stretchy baffle bag nearly a decade ago. I simply love sleeping outside and would ...

Derrick Knowles July 22, 2016

Summertime Gear: Chaco Outcross Free (Women’s) and Outcross 1 (Men’s) Water Sports Shoes

This summer we tested what might be the coolest and most functional water shoes we’ve ever worn on several amphibious outings. The Chaco OutCross Free ...

Out There Outdoors July 21, 2016

Summertime Gear: Osprey Mira AG 26 Women’s Day Hiking Pack

The first thing we noticed about this brightly-colored 26 liter day pack is the airy mesh back panel that keeps your back cool and dry ...

Out There Outdoors July 20, 2016

Where to Eat, Drink and Be Sweaty After Your Next Inland NW Adventure

The Spokane and Coeur d’Alene areas have some pretty sweet outdoor patios and trailside establishments where you can grab a post-outdoor adventure beverage and bite ...

Out There Outdoors July 6, 2016

Tapering as Active Training (and Other Ways to Gain 10 Pounds in 10 Days)

I spend weeks looking forward to a taper, but it always comes with the mental anguish of trying not to spend all my free time ...

Ammi Midstokke July 4, 2016

Coffee Brewing on the Go

Coffee is the second most consumed beverage in the U.S. behind soda, and number one in the world, not counting water. Most of us who ...

S. Michal Bennett June 22, 2016

Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival: 1 Day, A Whole Summer’s Worth of Fun (July 9)

At the 2nd annual Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival Saturday, July 9 at Camp Sekani Park on the Spokane River you can try stand up paddleboarding, ...

Out There Outdoors June 22, 2016

Letter What? Letterboxing Provides New Way to Experience Familiar Spaces

Adventure. New places. Family fun. Creativity. If any of that sounds enticing, it might be a great time to start letterboxing. No, this isn’t what ...

Out There Outdoors June 13, 2016

Bees and Their Keepers: Backyard Beekeeping is Catching On

I’m actually allergic to bees,” chuckles Spokane beekeeper Kimberlee Kealiher, who simply packs an EpiPen and keeps on humming. This is Kealiher’s fourth year keeping ...

Janelle McCabe June 11, 2016