Cover photo courtesy of Nick James For generations, Tribal Nations have cared for forests, grasslands, and rivers in ways that sustained both people and ecosystems. Today, as wildfires intensify and ecosystems strain under the weight of a changing climate, that wisdom is proving indispensable. Across the country, Tribes are stepping up as full partners in […]
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The Spokane Audubon Society (SAS) advocates for birds and their habitats in the Inland Northwest and connects people with nature. But did you know the Spokane Audubon Society also collaborates with other groups and agencies to secure public lands? That work helps protect bird and other wildlife habitat from development. It also provides public access
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By Brian Muegge Cover photo courtesy of Brian Muegge Have you ever seen a tree so big it takes your breath away? Well, funny enough, I’ve never really had that experience. Not that I can remember, at least. And I spend a lot of time around trees. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve definitely seen some
Glen Tana conservation area on the Little Spokane River. Photo by Carol Corbin, courtesy of Inland Northwest Land Conservancy If you’re the kind of person who comes alive on a trail, in a kayak, or pedaling through the forest, you already know how much the outdoors gives back to us. Fresh air, wide-open views, the
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The Grey Ghost Pursuit is returning for its second year on Sept. 27–28, offering gravel riders two days of exploring the rugged backroads linking Christina Lake, Castlegar, and Rossland, B.C. Riders can choose between two fully-supported routes: the “Dig Deep” course—140 kilometers each day with nearly 3,000 meters of climbing Saturday and another 2,110 meters
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By Holly Weiler Free Outdoor-Themed Entertainment Fundraisers, Contests, and Events Stewardship, Conservation, & Volunteer Opportunities
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Glen Tana to add public lands and trails to Riverside State Park By Carol Corbin Cover photo courtesy of Carol Corbin Why are there so many people on my trail? Ever had that thought creep in as you’re lacing up your trail runners, clicking into your pedals, or setting off with a fly rod in
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How one local business is bridging the gap between pets and the wild outdoors By Alana Livingston Cover photo courtesy of L. Spitzer You might not think conservation starts in a backyard, but Jonathan Bowser would beg to differ. As a conservation biologist, outdoorsman, and skilled carpenter, Bowser is the founder of “Catios and Coops,”
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By Adam Gebauer Cover photo by Fiona Hicks courtesy of the Kanisku Land Trust When a colleague mentioned seeing a small herd of exotic animals going up Highway 20 near the Sherman Creek Wildlife Area in Northeast Washington, I had to see where this story led. My colleague had grown up in this part of
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Your ultimate Inland Northwest guide for hikes, floats, bike rides, fishing spots, history and adventure Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Long days, cool waters and mountain trails—summer in the Inland Northwest is pure magic. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or searching for serenity, you’ll find the right outdoor adventure to match your mood in this
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