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Arrow Lakes is Canada’s Best-Kept Secret
The Arrow Lakes region in British Columbia, Canada, is a family-friendly paradise only 4-hours away from Spokane, Washington.
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Tundra Swan Mortality in Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Chain Lakes
Spring 2022 had a higher than usual deaths of tundra swans, who are prone to accumulate lead from the toxic mining legacy in north Idaho.
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5 Urban Wild Destinations in Spokane for DIY Tours
Get out there to explore on your own or with a Wander Spokane guided tour and see some of Spokane’s lesser-known urban wilds.
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47 Summer Adventure Ideas for the Inland NW
Summer Adventure Guide’s annual list of adventure travel and recreation trip ideas around the Inland Northwest for epic summer fun.
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Find Adventure & Solitude On These Spring Rides Out Of Wallace, Idaho
Photo Credit: Idaho Tourism The spring months are a special time to visit the Silver Valley and Wallace, Idaho, with a bike or quiver of bikes in tow. Crowds are unheard of this time of year, and there are a variety of ride types with varying distances, trail and road surfaces, and elevation gain to
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On Walking a Toddler in the Woods
Personal essay by Lisa Laughlin reflecting on how motherhood has changed how she experiences trails, hiking, and the great outdoors.
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7 Winter Adventures in Idaho’s Silver Valley
Idaho’s Silver Valley is a choose-your-own adventure winter getaway destination. Over a few-days stay in the historic mining town of Wallace, you can pick your path each day based on changing weather, snow conditions, or the proclivities of your travel mates. Choose from alpine and backcountry skiing, snowshoeing or fat biking, history tours, and some
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Winter Outdoor Fun Abounds in Republic, Washington
Nestled in the heart of the Kettle Range Mountains in Northeast Washington’s Ferry County, the historic mining town of Republic is an authentic, Old-West-looking mountain town that’s the perfect place to enjoy endless winter recreation activities without the crowds. The nearby Kettle Range features six of the highest peaks in the eastern half of the
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Who Pays (and Doesn’t) for Public Lands?
Budgets for the federal land management agencies been declining for 20 years, impacting wildlife, recreation, and taxpayers’ wallets.
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