One of the best strategy games ever invented is now available as a compact travel/camping/backpacking game. A similar game board rhymes with ‘correct floor’ but we can’t compare it with that game due to copyright laws. This ultra-compact game weighs less than an empty Nalgene bottle, collapses to the size of two energy bars, and […]
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What if there was a nonhabit forming natural compound that in clinical trials effectively treats anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, trauma and addiction? What if it made people statistically kinder and less likely to commit crimes? What if it provided many people the most profound and/or spiritual experience of their lives and was credited by a
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Rejuvenate your June-through-August routine and take advantage of some of the best outdoor opportunities the Northwest has to offer.
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Strong and built to breathe, the Spire GTX is a low cut, mid-duty waterproof hiking and backpacking shoe that features 360-degree breathability from the Gore-Tex® Surround™. The first thing I noticed about this hiking shoe is that it feels and looks ready for whatever terrain you would ever want to throw at your feet. The
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Explore Washington’s Wine Country in the heart of spring, when wineries debut new releases and celebrate the journey from grape-vine to barrel and bottle. This wine and outdoor recreation guide features two major AVA (American Viticultural Area) wine grape-growing regions in Eastern Washington, plus a section for Spokane County. Recreation destinations and outdoor highlights are
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Kids never remember their best day of television, but they will never forget summer camp—where they adventured outdoors, were mentored by caring adults, and overcame challenges. Here’s our annual list of regional summer camps and nature-based schools that provide unique opportunities for outdoor adventure and hands-on learning about nature, science, and outdoor skills—with something for
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Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show (March 21-24): Gear and resources for fishing and boating, hunting, backpacking, and shooting sports. Takes place at Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds; proceeds benefit Inland Northwest Wildlife Council and conservation projects. Free admission for kids age 6 and younger. Northwest Pet Expo (March 30): A pet lover’s paradise at the Spokane County
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Shoulder seasons get a bad rap. Skiers and boarders fantasize about early-winter’s powder stashes, climbers wait for the rock to stop seeping, mountain bikers cheer on the sun as they wait for trails to dry out, and hikers grow weary of the muck and slush. But the in-between seasons offer us the chance to slow
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New camp cooking gear is a great gift for the techy people in your life or for those looking to save weight on backpacking trips—in other words, everyone! Here’s some recent innovations that will quickly become essentials in your loved one’s kit. Fire BioLite has a long history of producing innovative and multi-tasking camp
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While Memorial Day to Labor Day may be prime time for backpacking, it’s not absolutely necessary to pack away the tent until warmer weather returns. With a trailhead that is generally accessible into the colder months and a bridge over the trickiest water crossing, the Panjab Trail into the heart of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness can
