Memorial Day Weekend In Ferry County
Had a great time this weekend visiting a friend and staying in his cabin near the Colville National Forest just north of Republic.
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The Latest From Ferry County
In case you haven’t heard there’s been an ongoing conflict in Ferry County WA over ORV access on trails. Here’s the latest the Quiet Communities Coalition: Greetings Quiet Communities Coalition Members and supporters, It was this time last year when QCC embarked on a successful challenge of the illegal Ferry County OHV Ordinances. The two
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Old-Growth Adventures in the Inland Northwest
Old-growth forest stands provide destinations for hiking and camping to better appreciation the grandeur of old, big trees.
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Freeheelburnin’: Super Cross Country/Nordic Ski Guide
“Nordic skiing is a sport you can do as long as you’re active, because it’s not hard on your body. I see nordic skiers in their 60’s to 80’s, which you don’t see on downhill runs,” says Robin DuRuwe, owner of Fitness Fanatics in Spokane and an 18-year veteran of the sport that’s also known
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“Higher Ground” by Luis Benitez
By Jon Jonckers Luis Benitez’s “Higher Ground: How the Outdoor Recreation Industry Can Save The World” is a compelling mixture of personal memoir and environmental advocacy, offering a unique perspective on the transformative power of outdoor recreation. Benitez, a renowned mountaineer and former outdoor policy official for Colorado, intertwines his life experiences with a persuasive argument for the outdoor industry’s potential to drive social changes. As far back as the
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NW Music Festivals You Can Bikepack To (Or Day Ride From)
Cover photo courtesy of Carol Corbin Explore these summer outdoor music festivals in the Pacific Northwest that you can bikepack to and camp at—or drive and bring your bike for day rides between music sets. For gear and route planning tips, visit Bikepacking.com, a top resource for adventure cyclists. Kettle River Music Festival – Curlew,
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Talking to Goshawks
Over 20 years ago I had my first job as a fledgling wildlife biologist on the Republic Ranger District in the Colville National Forest. That summer I saw my first bobcat, nearly biked into a bear, crossed the border for an air-conditioned movie theater and good wings, did loon nest success surveys, and sat outside
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Summer Bucket List
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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Hike of the Month Columbia Mountain
Columbia Mountain on the Kettle Crest should be on a hiker’s list for all seasons, but is an especially nice option for a challenging snowshoe hike in winter given its easy access from Highway 20 at Sherman Pass, maintained as a SnoPark lot in winter. Route-finding skills and avalanche terrain awareness are necessary to complete
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When & Where to find OTO
Distribution Locations Out There Outdoors publishes 4 issues a year with the seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, & Winter) with a circulation of 35,000 per issue. Spring: March-May Summer: June-Aug Fall: Sept-Nov Winter: Dec-Feb Out There Outdoors is available for free at the below locations and elsewhere in Spokane, North Idaho and around the greater Inland
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