There are few things I have resisted as staunchly in my life as Zumba, eating liver, and practicing yoga. As far as I could tell, yoga was just a bunch of people doing head stands in Lycra, and other than a chance to hobnob with Michael Franti before a concert, I couldn’t see much of […]
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Here’s some info about yoga on Thanksgiving and the day after: Hi All, Attached, please find the flyer for a Thanksgiving day practice to benefit Allie Rubin of Harmony Yoga. The practice is hosted by my teacher and great friend, Karen Sprute-Francovich of Garden Street Yoga in CDA. I am so grateful to Karen for
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I didn’t start for sports-but for my back, but when I started crosscountry skiing again I noticed a big difference in my body. – Claudia The Big Eraser-gets rid of moods, fatigue. I have had more energy for hiking and bicycling and I am more in tune physically-a good core for any physical activity. –
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Cover photo by Marie Fenske Courtesy of Dishman Hills Conservancy Established in 1966, Dishman Hills Conservancy (DHC) is the oldest land trust in Washington. The conservancy’s mission is to permanently protect Dishman Hills while connecting people to nature through conservation, education, recreation, and stewardship. DHC has a lean staff, hardworking board of directors, and hundreds
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85 things to do in the Inland Northwest Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles Don’t let summer pass you by: use this roundup of things to do in the mountains, lakes, rivers, trails, and small towns around our beautiful corner of the Northwest. Learn About the Places Where We Play Join one of these educational nature
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How And Where To Geek Out On Our Night-Time Skies An evening spent stargazing can be the perfect activity during the mild late spring months. Local opportunities range from a short night hike before returning home to spending a night under the stars within developed campgrounds, to backpacking to a remote mountain location. I love
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Hiking Alone? Want to relax in nature? Join Dishman Hills Conservancy (DHC) at Camp Caro for National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1. To celebrate, we are giving away swag and a chance to win $1500 in outdoor gear. Join DHC for small group guided hikes in the Dishman Hills every 30 minutes from 10am
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The small city of Post Falls, situated on the Spokane River just east of the state line, has added another recreation amenity, furthering its growing reputation as an outdoor recreation and active lifestyle town. Last summer the grand opening of the Coeur Climbing Company indoor climbing gym attracted a swarm of climbers from across the
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Load up the boards and fat bike for a mountain-town tour on British Columbia’s West Koot Route This post is sponsored by these West Koot Route Partners The West Koot Route connects over a dozen communities in the West Kootenay Region of southeast British Columbia just a few hours north of Spokane. The towns and
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Tis’ the season of giving, and if finding the perfect gift brings you the delight that it brings to our family, we are kin. Before you start shopping, we have a few thoughts on the art of gift giving and why you should keep it local. If you’re in a rush, skip to the gift
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