Cover photo courtesy of Sarah Hauge By Sarah Hauge Let me start with total transparency: I am not a trail runner. I have no expertise in this area. I run dozens of miles every week, but almost every one of those miles is on pavement. That’s not to say I’ve never tried it. I’ve run […]
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Photos courtesy of Visit Sandpoint Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho’s largest and deepest lake, serves as a stunning natural centerpiece for the Sandpoint area, with summer offering up an abundance of opportunities to explore its waters, trails, and shorelines. Whether you’re paddling quiet backwaters, cruising beneath mountain ridgelines, or hiking to panoramic lake vistas, there’s no
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Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Recently, I was on a training run on the Centennial Trail with my two kids tucked into a double stroller. It was a Sunday, the trail buzzing with runners, walkers, dogs and cyclists, and I’d had an overwhelming week. The river tumbled like fraying ribbon below, ospreys floated in
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Come springtime, the mountains, valleys, and waterways around Sandpoint, Idaho, come alive with wildflowers and wildlife, making it one of the top spring hiking destinations in the Pacific Northwest. Wildflowers burst into bloom in profuse displays, and a wide variety of wildlife is busy rearing their young. The area offers incomparably wild experiences in spring,
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(Poetry Anthology, 2024) By Claire Thomspon For the anthology “You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World,” current U.S. poet laureate Ada Limón commissioned 52 poets to write original pieces that engage in some way with nature. The diverse voices in this collection blow the genre wide open, writing of rabbitbrush and a “rain veil
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By Alana Livingston Cover photo courtesy of Alana Livingston Spring is the perfect season to embrace outdoor entertaining. There’s something magical about gathering with friends and family under the open sky, sharing a meal, and creating memories that feels effortless. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that hosting an outdoor dinner party doesn’t
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By Adam Gebauer Cover photo courtesy of Adam Gebauer When I tell people I’m going shed hunting there is a pretty good chance I get a quizzical look. “Like a Home Depot run for a tool shed?” No, I am referring to a woodsy treasure hunt. When I say shed hunting, I mean looking for
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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Head to the mountains in March and April for themed parties, comps, music, and sun on the snow Cover photo courtesy of Whitefish Mountain Resort By Bri Loveall The thought of spring skiing brings certain images to mind: the infamous pond skim, wild costume-themed parties, competitions resplendent with outdoor music and entertainment, and the thrill
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Events around the Inland NW to soak up the sun Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North We’ve scoured the calendars of all our favorite local resorts. The results? More than forty opportunities to get in some end of season ski and board days! Spring is still a great time to hit the slopes! Doug
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