Outdoor Living
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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How to Book a Perfect Vacation Rental this Summer
Banff. Bend. Playa del Carmen. Leavenworth. Whistler. These are among the places we have visited while staying in vacation rentals thanks to our family travel ...
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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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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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Pend Oreille County Celebrates Return of Tundra Swans at Annual Festival (March 4)
The Winter Solstice has past, and Old Sol returns. The bitter cold temperatures of January and February have been endured. Thankfully, colorful seed catalogues once again choke the post ...
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