Federal district court in Montana ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service violated the Endangered Species Act by ignoring the impacts of the Rock Creek Mine proposal on federally-protected grizzly bears and bull trout.
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Sandpoint Rotary presents the 12th Annual CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo, named one of the top charity rides in the US! The ride takes place in Sandpoint, Idaho, the “Most Beautiful Small Town in the USA.” The 150-mile route is a grand loop around the Cabinet Mountains—a frontal range of the Rocky Mountains of Idaho and
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My brief time with Salewa’s new technical approach shoe has bounced around from the rocks, mud, and slush of early-season trails to riding and pushing a mountain bike with kid cart through slippery, snow-and-ice-covered stretches of the Ben Burr Trail. The shoe’s aggressive lug sole maintained solid traction through all of it. The Multi Fit
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Essay by Kirby Walke about bridging the rural/urban outdoor recreation divide and connecting with others who love the great outdoors.
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Winter can be the season to lose traction on your training, head inside to climb on some plastic, or just hibernate. Last year I got the opportunity to take part in an ice climbing festival and realized the potential climbing outside through the winter. There are several ways to get out on a frozen waterfall,
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As the sun rises on August 4th in the Cabinet Mountains, dozens of runners will lace up their shoes and strap on their loaded packs as they prepare to complete the Dig Your Grave 100k, the longest trail running race in North Idaho history. The 100 kilometer race will take runners from Hope, Idaho, to
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I prefer hiking in trail running shoes or light-weight hiking boots, but there are times when a more burly, waterproof hiking boot with better ankle support are a good idea. Like dodging prickly pear and sidestepping down scree piles on Hells Canyon ghost trails; slopping your way along long-neglected Bitterroot Mountain trails still holding slush
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Want your kid to enjoy dirty hands and knees as they experience challenges and excitement in the great outdoors? Here’s our annual list of regional summer camps that provide unique opportunities for adventure and hands-on learning about nature, science, and outdoor skills – with something for every child, any age, and every family. Art of
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Start the new year off right by participating in one of these First Day hikes. January 1st will be a State Parks free day, so get out there! First Day Hike at Riverside State Park Name of hike: Bowl and Pitcher loop Time of event: 9:30 a.m. Where to meet: Bowl and Pitcher day use parking lot (Bowl
Come autumn, western larch is the star of the show for Inland Northwest hikes. And while larch gets most of the attention, the tree’s beauty is best enjoyed en masse as thousands simultaneously alight a hillside among their alpine kin. Below, five hikes in western Montana reveal alpine larches at their best. Northwest Peak At
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