This classic Western-style boot sports waterproof full-grain leather and stylish looks that serve both around-town and outdoor work functions. The composite safety toe option offers added foot protection for more serious on-the-job applications. After wearing the pull-on Rancher Pros mostly in non-work settings this spring, they are decidedly more comfortable than the pointy-toed cowboy boots […]
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How federal layoffs and budget cuts are reshaping wildfire season on public lands Cover photo courtesy of Washington DNR By Bri Loveall Think of a big fire. Pull it up in your mind. I can picture the Carlton Complex fire of 2014 in the Methow Valley, when the sun was a constant circle of fiery
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Mt. Spokane’s 2025 Kids’ Day Camps Cover photo courtesy of Mt Spokane This summer, Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park invites young adventurers to trade ski boots for hiking shoes and bike helmets. The 2025 camps emphasize outdoor fun, skill-building and environmental learning all at Spokane’s namesake mountain playground. What sets Mt. Spokane’s day camps
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Tackling Rossland, B.C.’s epic Seven Summits Trail your way Cover photo by Ashley Voykin courtesy of Tourism Rossland If you’ve never been to Rossland, B.C., Canada, a quaint mountain town roughly 121 miles north of Spokane, make sure to put it on your to-do bucket list this summer. Mostly thought of as a winter destination,
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Photos courtesy of the Dishman Hills Conservancy One of the most incredible things about living in the Spokane area is the diversity of public lands, trails and wildlife habitat around the city that have been preserved for the future. One of the largest and closest of those urban wild areas—the Dishman Hills—offers miles of trails
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By Adam Gebauer Cover photo courtesy of Adam Gebauer When I tell people I’m going shed hunting there is a pretty good chance I get a quizzical look. “Like a Home Depot run for a tool shed?” No, I am referring to a woodsy treasure hunt. When I say shed hunting, I mean looking for
By Justin Skay One of the most serene and satisfying late winter or early spring exploits is a soothing soak in one of the dozens of hike-in hot springs dotting our region within a few hours’ drive. One of the most delightful ways to reach them, and at times the only way come early spring,
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By Aaron Theisen Cover photo courtesy of Wheel Sport There’s a new way to ride the slopes this season. SNO-GO ski bikes, also known as ski bikes or snow bikes, mimic the motions of advanced skiers but are easy as riding a bike. SNO-GO ski bikes allow riders of all ages and abilities to experience the
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Cover photo courtesy of Marc Schanfarber The Telebration telemark ski weekend is back this year at 49 Degrees North March 15-16 with telemark gear rentals, demos, group and private lessons. Enjoy a community gathering with other free-heel skiers, including an aprés showing of a telemark ski film in the Boomtown Bar on Saturday. Whether you’ve
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By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree Most kids really don’t mind how cold the weather is as long as they’re staying dry and warm enough—and they should be able to withstand at least 30 minutes of outdoor activity when dressed appropriately for winter. But there are still a few tricks to creating
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