Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Resort Silver Mountain Bike Park has been voted the #1 bike park in the Northwest for several years running for a reason. The mountain offers easy gondola and lift access to trails and terrain for everyone, from some of the more mellow trails in the Chair 3 Zone to […]
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A one-of-a-kind electric watercraft that almost anybody can ride Revolutionize your lake time with the new HydroFlyer, the most versatile personal watercraft for outdoor enthusiasts. The HydroFlyer seamlessly blends an e-bike, jet-ski and a surfboard with its unique platform design and its high-output electric motor. Early adopters love the versatility, control features, portability and short
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By Jennifer LaRue Within our communities, there are property owners forgoing their lawnmowers and opting for more sustainable landscaping practices like going pesticide-free, planting drought-tolerant ground cover, creating rain and rock gardens, adding plant diversity, and nourishing food forests. The latter is the main focus of a Permaculture/Regenerative Agriculture Summer Camp (July 8-Aug. 30) for
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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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Pioneer School in Spokane Valley offers a unique elementary education experience that teaches kids to love learning. By Shallan Knowles Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles We are fortunate to have some amazing public schools and excellent teachers around the Spokane region, but some children will struggle more than others at their local public school for
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85 things to do in the Inland Northwest Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles Don’t let summer pass you by: use this roundup of things to do in the mountains, lakes, rivers, trails, and small towns around our beautiful corner of the Northwest. Learn About the Places Where We Play Join one of these educational nature
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Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles If you’ve ever met a surfer, you know they can be pricks. Allan Weisbecker was no exception, though one might argue he’d earned the right to be territorial and pretentious, no matter where on the ocean he happened to be surfing. Weisbecker began surfing in 1965, rode with the
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There are only a handful of critters that share the wintery wonderland of our mountains with intrepid snowshoers, cross-country skiers, and downhill sliders. Earlier this season, friends saw a small heard of elk under the lift at 49 Degrees North, likely moving to lower elevations. Moose love to mess up the freshly groomed ski deck
The Search for the Perfect Coffee Sponsored by DOMA Coffee Cover photo courtesy of DOMA Coffee Have you ever had a cup of coffee so great, it began to seem like something more than just coffee? We get it. At DOMA Coffee Roasting Company, we think of craft coffee as a journey, possibly one capable of true
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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
