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5 Favorite Snowshoe Hikes in the Pacific Northwest

Get Out There, Hiking / By Amy McCaffree

Vigorous yet gentle exercise, beautiful views, peaceful wilderness, low-cost gear—these are all reasons to enjoy snowshoeing. Sherman Pass Loop (Advanced) At 5,575 feet of elevation, Sherman Pass is Washington State’s highest mountain pass that’s open year-round, according to Recreation.gov. Since no avalanche advisories are available for this area, Sherman Pass is recommended for experienced […]

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Going Alone: Backcountry Safety & Solitude

Camping, Get Out There, Hiking, Lifestyle / By Holly Weiler

When camping and hiking alone in the backcountry, be fully prepared and ready to experience a uniquely wonderful solo adventure.

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Explore the Ferry County Rail Trail

Biking, Get Out There, Running / By Siobhan Ebel

The Ferry County Rail Trail is located in the shadow of the Kettle River Range just north of Republic. This 25-mile trail follows the old Burlington Northern Railroad corridor along the shoreline of Curlew Lake and the Kettle River north to the Canadian border. The family-friendly trail is non-motorized and provides a wealth of natural

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Inland NW Lake Guide 2017

Get Out There / By Amy McCaffree

If you already have a “lake place” – your own or your parents,’ your friend’s grandparents or cousins, or your Uncle Bob’s – then you likely already have your favorite lake. But for the rest of us, any of the dozens of Inland Northwest lakes can be ours for the loving. To feel the cold

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Four Northwest Yurts for Winter Adventuring

Camping, Get Out There, Snow Sports / By S. Michal Bennett

The yurt, an often portable, round tent that has been used as a home in Central Asia for at least 3,000 years, is slowly becoming not only a more common dwelling structure in North America, but also a unique and diverse place to stay while on the road or vacationing in a scenic spot. Yurt

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Standing Up for the Great Outdoors

Columns, Editorial / By Derrick Knowles

No matter who you voted for or how you view the election results, there’s no denying that the United States is more divided now than at any time in recent history. Family members and long-time friends are feuding on Facebook and politicians and pundits are attacking each other like never before. It’s enough to make

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Snow Peak Cabin: Colville National Forest

Columns, Get Out There, Hike of the Month, Hiking / By Holly Weiler

When choosing a fall hike, my biggest considerations are always seeing the best fall colors and finding safe trailhead access in case of changing weather conditions. That last one also suggests a third consideration: keeping myself comfortable and warm, prepared for whatever our temperamental fall season may choose to throw at me. That’s why Snow

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Inland Northwest Lake Guide

Get Out There / By Amy McCaffree

Upon arrival, you first inhale deeply, as your eyes absorb the panoramic view – blue water reflecting sun rays, green trees, brown and gray rocks under your feet, or maybe sand, and perhaps distant mountain peaks. You exhale and then you feel it: burdens lifting, stress dissipating. And whatever encumbering metaphorical baggage you had been

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Rail-Trail Surface Improved Along Curlew Lake

Events, Hiking, News / By Out There Outdoors

If you’ve been thinking about heading up to Ferry County to ride or walk the Ferry County Rail Trail, recent improvements have made the trail even more user friendly. In mid-May, an eight-foot-wide smooth, firm surface made of crusher fines was spread and compacted on 2.3 miles of the trail along the west side of

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Fire on the Mountain

Columns, Editorial / By Derrick Knowles

When I look at the maps of the fires that are still burning as we go to print, vivid images of pre-fire places come to mind: small, tight-knit mountain communities; out-of-the-way trailheads and campgrounds; vast expanses of pine, sage and grassland; and green, high-country forests like those that spread for miles along the Kettle Crest.

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