Paddling a canoe on a quiet lake, especially when sunset colors splay across the western sky, is a great way to spend a summer day. “A canoe moves more smoothly and quietly than any other watercraft,” says Brook Swanson, board member of the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club. “I think it’s the most comfortable way […]
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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act with a visit to the Salmo Priest Wilderness in the Colville National Forest. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended to access this hike, where the bumpy Forest Service road takes care of most of the climbing. From the trailhead (at 6,220 feet) set off across the open ridge
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“The sight of Harrison Peak hovering above its namesake lake at the headwaters of the Pack River provides one of the loveliest backdrops in all of North Idaho,” according to Thad Laird. He ought to know since he wrote a Climber’s Guide to North Idaho and the Cabinet Wilderness. Make no mistake; Harrison Peak and
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Choose your events and distance options among the trail and off-road race options in The Grit series, organized by Priest Lake Multisports.
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Learn about the physical and mental benefits of backcountry and alpine running and meet Priest Lake Multisports owners Ken and Stephanie Eldore.
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Priest Lake, Farragut, and Round Lake State Parks are now the most expensive in the Northwest for non-residents visiting or camping.
Idaho Doubles Non-Resident Rates At 5 State Parks Read More »
Out-of-state visitors now pay double to visit or camp at Farragut, Priest Lake, or Round Lake State Parks in northern Idaho.
Idaho Increases Rates At State Parks Read More »
Check out Tod Marshall’s great piece on Upper Priest Lake.
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Cover Photo Courtesy Holly Weiler Winter Trailhead Passes It’s transition season for trails! Many popular trailheads in outlying areas are not maintained for winter access, so be sure to check weather reports before planning a late-fall outing. In Idaho, Park N’ Ski passes are required at many winter-maintained trailheads beginning Nov. 15 (e.g. Chipmunk Rapids
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Cover photo courtesy Amy McCaffree I had been freelance writing for “Northwest Runner” magazine for about five years when I landed my first story for “Out There Monthly” – a cover story about Nordic skiing, for the January 2006 issue. I have been a loyal contributor ever since. Writing about the outdoors and living in
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