Outdoor Living
Environmentally Conscious Gardening with Hugelkultur Beds
Hugelkultur means “hill culture” in German. It is literally a raised bed filled primarily with wood. The wood attracts fungi and bacteria that slowly break ...
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The Mystery of a Mount Spokane Icon
Your legs are spent from a long day lapping Rock Slides and Alison’s Way or from cross-country skiing the Outer Limits trail. Or maybe you ...
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Exploring the Science behind Fall Foliage at Finch Arboretum
The Inland Northwest may not be inundated by the throngs of leaf-gazers that trample the northeast every fall, but we are blessed with a host ...
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How to Prepare Your Vehicle For Winter Driving
Four key essentials to prepare for winter travel to ensure safer drives on mountain roads and urban streets.
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Outdoor Recreation Economy Continues to Grow in Washington
Last July, the Outdoor Industry Association published a significant report that revealed that outdoor recreation in Washington State generates 26.2 billion dollars in annual spending. ...
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Backcountry Fashion: Taking a Few Lessons from French Style
It’s our second day in a row hiking in the high Pyrenees, and the French woman I’m with is still wearing the chic blue sundress ...
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Lake People: Jacob Rothrock, NIC’s “Lake Guy”
“Everything I’ve done as a job since leaving high school has been water-related,” says Jacob Rothrock, North Idaho College’s Outdoor Pursuits program coordinator. Rothrock grew ...
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Lake People: Dusty Klink & Life on the Lake at Klink’s Resort
Dusty Klink was only 7 years old when he and his family moved to Williams Lake from Woodinville, Wash. His parents, Jerry and Sandy Klink, ...
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Down Dog Downtown
At the end of a long day, there are plenty of reasonable excuses for skipping a workout: fatigue, evening plans, a growling stomach or simple ...
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