Making sense of gut health and why it matters Of all the love poems ever written, they all seemed to focus on the heart, as if this singular organ was more than a glorified pump. Even Rumi failed to get lyrical about the intestines, despite their sinewy silken lining, their miraculous membranes of blood vessels, […]
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4 Hikes in Local Natural areas By Olivia Dugenet Cover photo courtesy of Kanisku Land Trust They don’t call it spring fever for nothing. When the big, dark Inland Northwest winter finally melts away and the whole world is green and growing, anything seems possible. Every step outside into the sweet, mild air feels like
After a prolonged rough patch—a monotonous months-long streak of runs when I felt lethargic and low-key miserable—I am back to loving running. There are several likely contributing factors (hydrating better, adjusting my vitamin intake, being less rigid about my goals), but I’ve wondered if game changer #1 is simply that it’s not hot outside. Whether
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The Lands Council Public lands are sources of clean air and water for all of us. These large tracts of healthy land provide habitat for wildlife, a place to reconnect with family and friends, and increase physical and mental health. Public lands are so woven into the fabric of American culture that it might be easy to disregard these places or think that they
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Transitioning from the freedom of summer to school is bittersweet, even with the positive benefits of a scheduled routine, return to youth sports, and other extra-curricular activities. For both students, teachers, and school staff, being indoors for 7+ hours a day is made harder when Inland NW weather is still sunny and warm. Which is
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Outdoorsy Events Let Your Voice Be Heard! The Blue Mountains region, consisting of the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests, is currently undergoing a revision of its existing Forest Plan. A series of public meetings is planned throughout September and October, including an online Zoom meeting option on October 10. Join any of these and
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Runners often fit the stereotype of being a little . . . obsessive. The kinds of people who like tracking every mile, maximizing effort, achieving goals, checking things off their to-do list. Even though most of us know how many other benefits running brings—to our mental health, our social lives, our stress levels—we sometimes zero
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If you’re a veteran of any era looking to get on the water this summer, check out Team River Runners Spokane (TRR). Team River Runners helps elevate the physical and mental health of veterans through adaptive watersports, offering indoor pool training, flatwater paddling, and guided whitewater rafting. There’s no paddle or water training necessary to
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By Sarah Hauge Many runners have to force themselves out the door in the winter months, mainlining Vitamin D supplements and longing for shorts, tank tops, and the feel of sunlight on their toned calves. The intrepid, however, thrive in the dark and frigid days of winter, appreciating this season just as much, if not
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Tips for getting outside and making the most of the cold, snowy months By Carol Corbin I live in the Inland Northwest . . . and I don’t ski. I think there are about five of us non-skiers in the region. We’re like unicorns. Or Yeti, if Yeti hated being cold and was averse to
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