Even with gas at nearly four bucks a gallon, it may be worth driving north of the border just for a meal at the Pepperbox Bistro in Salmo, B.C. But, after all, this is the Kootenays, and there are enough year-round outdoor adventures to enjoy within about 30 miles in any direction from downtown Salmo. […]
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Belts are tight and land is cheap. Many landowners are eager to sell. Conservation Futures, Spokane County’s environmental preservation program, is ready to buy. For the first time in five years, one of Spokane County’s most popular programs, Conservation Future,s opened its e-mail account this summer for property nominations. They’re seeking willing sellers for prime
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Bicycling saved my life. More accurately, leading an active lifestyle significantly contributed to a positive outcome from a major heart problem. Thanks to my parents’ interest in the outdoors, I grew up attracted to outdoor fun. My teenage years were focused on sailing and mountaineering. As a young adult I added telemark skiing, ski mountaineering,
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A Backcountry Adventure Sometimes a hike is just a hike. Sometimes picking huckleberries is just another excuse to explore. Sometimes we find strange and unusual things in our State Parks, and it starts a new chapter in our lives. Mat Walden lives near Elk, at the base of Mount Spokane, and he thoroughly enjoys living
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Most local road and racing cyclists ride the paved roads of the Palouse frequently. The Palouse Highway, Highway 27, Hangman, Spangle Creek and Valley Chapel roads are all well-known routes for road biking. What’s not so obvious about the Palouse, is that if you are willing to veer off the beaten path a bit, you
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A Different Kind of Outdoor Adventure WHEN MOST PEOPLE THINK of outdoor adventure it involves visiting remote areas, by themselves or in small groups, and taking calculated risks to experience something beyond their static everyday lives. Those words certainly describe mountain biking, rock climbing, or backcountry skiing. They could also describe hopping freight trains. Only
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