Nothing in nature hurries. A doe may bolt when she hears us bumbling down a trail; sparrows may dart from branch to branch, may launch to air at the approach of a stray cat. Even tamarack needles may seem to go golden overnight.—but they do not hurry. They act as they do in accordance with […]
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A news release from the publishers of Sandpoint Magazine and SandpointOnline.com Book reading, discussion set for Oct. 21 SPOKANE, Wash.–The REI store located at 1125 N. Monroe St. in Spokane, hosts a book reading, slide show, discussion and signing with Jane Fritz, author of the popular book “Legendary Lake Pend Oreille: Idaho’s Wilderness of Water.”
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By Callae Frazier And Dale Tessin What inspires and encourages us to step away? Why do we intentionally present ourselves with physical, mental and psychological challenges in the backcountry? For some it’s the sense of adventure. Others are instilled with confidence by the experience. And many simply revel in the opportunity to spend as much
Planet Ice: A Climate For Change James Martin Braided River, 2010, 176 pages. Suggested alternate titles: Ice: A Love Story; An Elegy for Ice; or Ignore the Melt at Your Peril! Forget polar bears. Rapidly retreating ice flows, sea ice and glaciers could spell major disaster for another mammal at the top of the food
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One World Spokane, a Sprague Ave. organic community kitchen, has begun hosting guest chefs and live music on Friday nights from 5:30-8. Tonight, they’re featuring Stephanie Smith for an entirely vegan meal. For non-vegans, here’s a great opportunity to answer that burning question, “What do vegans eat?” On the menu: Split Pea Soup Roasted Butternut
Autumn is the season best savored perhaps by creative writers, bird watchers and carefree nature lovers. Nineteenth-century writer William Cullen Bryant referred to this season as “the year’s last, loveliest smile,” and novelist Albert Camus said, “Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower.” Crisp mornings with frost, clothed in layers for
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If you spend enough time in the outdoors, you are likely to experience a close call with death. Whether it’s a bear encounter, loss of footing on a steep slope or simply unexpected weather, every smart person who chooses to experience the inherent risks of outdoor adventure must be prepared – physically and mentally –
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AT LAST THE TIME HAS COME for winter recreation; and in Spokane, there are plenty of venues to choose from. But before dusting off your Alpine skis or sleds, why not try Nordic skiing (Cross County) at Mt. Spokane? Located 25 miles northeast of Spokane, the park maintains 13,919 acres within the Selkirk Mountains. A
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Everyone can have a “lake place” if you consider all the public campgrounds and backcountry alpine lakes that are available for little to no cost. Only a two-hour drive from Spokane, Priest Lake is one of mine. It provides an easy, low-cost retreat even for minimalist outdoor recreationists—you don’t need a boat to have fun.
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High Crimes: The Fate Of Everest In An Age Of Greed Michael Kodas Hyperion Books, 2008, 357 pages Michael Kodas draws on his experiences during Everest expeditions in 2004 and 2006, to explore the sometimes-parasitic relationships that have developed among Everest climbers. Drawing on his skills as a reporter Kodas goes behind the up front
