6 Ways To Beat the Winter Blues
Mitigate the winter blues and darker, gloomy weather days in the Northwest, with these 6 strategies for improving physical and mental health.
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Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News
By Holly Weiler Free Outdoor-Themed Entertainment Fundraisers, Contests, and Events Stewardship, Conservation, & Volunteer Opportunities
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Reading is the Panacea
By Ammi Midstokke I have loved a great many asses in my lifetime, but never a donkey. This is what I’m thinking one evening, curled up beneath layers of a comforter, obscenely bright light reflecting off a wall in an attempt to cast a softer glow on the pages of my book. I’m reading the
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Running in Your 40s (and Beyond)
As a runner in my 40s, I certainly feel different than I did as a runner in my 20s, from being more wiped out the evening following a long run to random pains and the gradual slowing of my pace. Getting older is a good thing—it means you’re living!—but some of the side effects are…less than
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Ideas for Giving Meaningful Local Gifts in the Inland NW
Gift giving tips and local gift ideas to make the holidays more magical. By Shallan Knowles What makes the perfect gift? Let me tell you, it doesn’t have to be big or expensive, but it will take a little work to make the magic happen. A meaningful gift will hopefully do one of a few
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Getting Teens on Snow
How skiing or snowboarding can change the way kids feel about winter By Derrick Knowles Cover photo courtesy of DOMA The dark, cold months of winter can be a hard time for kids and teens, especially those with a lot of energy and not a lot of healthy outlets or resources to safely get out
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Local Runner Profile: Nicole Coburn
By Sarah Hauge Cover photo courtesy of Ken Coburn Nicole Coburn began running as a kid in British Columbia and has stuck with it through many seasons of life: while parenting young children, in times when she raced frequently, while going through a divorce and then dating her current husband, and in leadership with local
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Protecting Our Public Lands Together
Public lands are essential to our well-being, providing clean air, water, and habitats for diverse species, from lynx to wolves and grizzly bears. These places offer spaces for us to connect with nature and loved ones, enhancing our physical and mental health. However, the accessibility of these spaces is not guaranteed; it is the result
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Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News
Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Free outdoor entertainment Contests! Conservation, Stewardship & Volunteer Opportunities Please see each organization’s website for full registration information.
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The Dogs Who Helped Me Love the Outdoors
Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree Emerson was my first companion. An all-white Siberian husky—a dog breed I specifically chose for its high energy and athletic endurance—Emerson came into my life at a pivotal time. I was 24 years old, recovering from heartbreak, and had read that having a pet decreased stress and one’s risk
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