Cover photo by Nils Larsen Courtesy of Altai Skis Situated at the foot of the Kettle Range mountains near the Canadian border, 30 minutes northeast from Republic, Wash., Altai Skis sponsors this annual gathering of ski touring enthusiasts in Ferry County. This year’s event is planned for Saturday, Feb. 8. Altai Skis sells backcountry skis that […]
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Free Outdoor Entertainment Do you have the skills to build the fastest outhouse on skis? Don’t miss Republic, Washington’s Winterfest on Jan. 13, where the fun ranges from racing outhouses down main street to cheering on the fastest pups in a keg pull! Find Republic Winterfest on Facebook for the full event schedule. The Ferry
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There are dozens of outdoor recreation, wildlife, and land conservation organizations and public lands agencies that protect, enhance, and help manage Inland Northwest public lands. They work to protect and maintain trails and other recreation destinations, wildlife, and natural resources. Find one or more that strike a chord with you and support them and our
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The complex story of cattle grazing on public lands In the Sept/Oct printer version of this article, a photo was mislabeled as Bryan Gotham. We apologize to the Gothams and out there readers for this inaccuracy. The photo has been omitted from the digital version. On the top of a ridge near the town of
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Guidebook author James P. Johnson shares about his harrowing close encounters with bears while hiking in the wilds of Washington State.
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It’s not all about colorful fall leaves. These 6 forested trails offer sagebrush and sub-alpine scenery as well as peaceful solitude.
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Inland Northwest trip ideas for North Idaho and Washington: including the Silver Valley, Lake Pend Oreille, Salmon River Canyons (ID); and Kettle River Country, Pend Oreille River, and Lake Roosevelt (WA).
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Here are 100+ good reasons to exercise and get out of the house this spring, summer, and fall. Registering to participate in an event motivates commitment to health and fitness routines and inspires travel to other cities and regions of the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or Strava-addicted competitor, there is something for
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Every other year I spend one week in Olympia reviewing grant applications as a member of the statewide Non-highway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) program through the Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). It’s an intense week of recreation grant presentations on a strict 20-minute schedule all day for five days. Our team reviews and
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Republic, WA—With eight days left until the August 17th deadline, the Ferry County Rail Trail Partners (FCRTP) announced that they have met the first two goals and are on track to hit a third high water mark. The initial objective was to match a $2,500 donation put up by a private donor as a challenge.
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