Community solar is a fast-growing solar option sometimes referred to as a solar farm, solar garden or solar array. The Avista Community Solar Program makes renewable energy easy, accessible and right for the environment. It’s a great way to take advantage of solar energy if you rent or don’t have a good site for your […]
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Your Inland Northwest guide to off-leash dog parks By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree Looking for outdoor community this summer for you and your dog? Your local off-leash dog park is one such place. Seriously—where else can Millennials, Gen Z, Gen X and Boomers come and go randomly, mill about and chitchat,
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Cover photo courtesy of Castlegar Cabins Welcome to our small, family-owned off-grid lakeside cabins in Castlegar, BC—where adventure meets relaxation! Perched on the shores of Lower Arrow Lake, our cozy cabins offer the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, giving you a true escape without sacrificing the essentials. We love the West Kootenays,
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By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Priest Lake Watersports If this list doesn’t send you into a race-registering frenzy, I don’t know what will. Our region is packed with incredible options for running, riding, triathlon-ing, and getting outside from March through October. The only problem, my friends: you can’t be in two places at
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Cover photo courtesy of Biolite A cool, techy alternative to an old-fashioned candle, the solar-powered LED Luci Candle glows and flickers like a real candle for up to 18 hours on a full charge. As light as a titanium cook pot with a blow-up design that makes it flat and highly packable when deflated, it’s
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By Bradley Bleck Cover photo courtesy Bradley Bleck Before my wife Rachel and I bought a travel trailer, we had everything necessary for camping, but rarely used it. With our travel trailer, we regularly explore the Inland Northwest and beyond, visiting new and favorite places to ride bikes, hike, swim, and stargaze. We’re now on
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Cover photo courtesy of James P. Johnson By James P. Johnson I noticed Fernie on a map while road-tripping through southeastern British Columbia more than a decade ago. I decided to head that way and become more Fernie-aware. About a half-dozen visits later, my Fernie-awareness has really increased. Hiking is my favorite activity. Whatever yours,
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Favorite apps and resources to get to know the stars and other celestial objects Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles My introduction to stargazing came from friends of my parents who knew about constellations and how to find them. I was gifted a book, a flashlight with a red light, and took an occasional tromp out
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Cover photo courtesy of Myk Crawford Ready to run, bike, paddle, swim and have some new adventures in the upcoming race season? The 2024 calendar is packed with chances to test your mettle individually or as a team in outdoor races, runs and rides. Some dates are still TBA, and a few races have shuttered.
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Tis’ the season of giving, and if finding the perfect gift brings you the delight that it brings to our family, we are kin. Before you start shopping, we have a few thoughts on the art of gift giving and why you should keep it local. If you’re in a rush, skip to the gift
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