There are dozens of outdoor recreation, wildlife, and land conservation organizations and public lands agencies that protect, enhance, and help manage Inland Northwest public lands. They work to protect and maintain trails and other recreation destinations, wildlife, and natural resources. Find one or more that strike a chord with you and support them and our […]
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This post is sponsored by Wheel Sport Bicycles It’s a scientifically proven fact that fall is the best riding season. Cooler weather and perfect dirt are the payoff to a season’s worth of conditioning. But it’s the fall colors that seal the deal: the golden slopes of western larch and the yellow and orange corridors
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By Noah Botnick Overlanding is the art of self-reliant motoring through remote destinations that often includes slow travel, side-excursions, and camping. In a world where speed and efficiency dominate, overlanding offers a refreshing escape. The buzz of adventure, the allure of the unknown, and the call of the open road beckons those seeking to disconnect
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It had been five years since I’d hiked to the lake. It was a modest alpine lake in the northeast Cascades, tucked in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, an area of public land that had accrued meaning for my family through years of trips and storytelling. The area had experienced a wildfire in my absence. The
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This magical little mountain jacket reminds me of an elven cloak of Lórien from “The Lord of the Rings.” If you’ve ever put on a wind-proof jacket on a hike, run, ride, or climb when the weather turns or elevation demands it, but were left wanting something with more substantial warmth, this could be your
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The Inland Northwest is home to hundreds of lakes within an hour’s drive in any direction. When the temperatures start to rise, it’s time to get out on the lake! Pick something in the list below you might enjoy, then find the corresponding number for details on which lakes make the best fit for your
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The first pair of hiking boots I ever remember owning as a teenager were from Hi-Tec, and I was recently glad to see they are back making affordable hiking boots with modern outdoor gear technologies. The Altitude boot features waterproof leather uppers and Michelin rubber outsoles in what seem to be a solid design and
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A Tour of Southeast British Columbia’s Wild Lakes, Backcountry, and Mountain Towns Planning time away from daily life’s demands and executing a great road trip can be stressful and a lot of work. But a truly excellent trip can quickly and completely obliterate anxious feelings from unfinished work you inevitably leave behind. This past May,
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Summertime is berry time—the time when all plants and trees are coming into their full expression in their yearly life cycle with fruit maturing into a beautiful, sweet lusciousness that we all love to eat. I, for one, love to graze when I’m hiking in the mountains. The mountains can be prolific with berries when
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I’ve hit the backcountry more than I have in years this summer. From camping amidst yarrow and wild strawberries in the Okanogan National Forest to biking the Route of the Hiawatha through steep, pine-filled hills, I have been reminded of the incredible variety of terrain in our region. I’ve also been running the trails close
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