Cover photo courtesy of Lisa Laughlin Stories connect us. That’s nothing new. But I’ve been thinking about the way stories connect us to place, specifically outdoor places, and the use of telling stories that are anchored in the natural world. When I’m outside, it usually starts with movement. Stories unravel as I walk with a […]
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Featured image courtesy of Nils Larsen and Altai Skis Plan Your Winter Escape to Backcountry Ski, Snowshoe, Cross-Country Ski, or Fat Bike on the Trails around Republic, Wa. The small northeast Washington town of Republic, surrounded by mountains, trails and several Sno-Parks, is the kind of place where close-to-town winter adventures come steeped in solitude
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Sponsored by Ski the NW Rockies Cover photo courtesy of Mt. Spokane The countdown to ski season is on, and Inland Northwest resorts are rolling out fresh deals, events and upgrades to get stoke levels rising. From new lift projects and lodge makeovers to discounted passes and expanded lesson programs, there’s plenty happening before the
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Locals ditch summer seeking big mountains and the stoke of snow in the Andes. A few local powder chasers share what it’s like to travel for turns during the Inland Northwest summer months. The short answer? Pure magic. Here are their stories and a few tips on how to plan your own trip. Chasing Powder
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By Jean Arthur Cover photo courtesy of Jean Arthur Sunrise promises a sparkling midsummer morning at 6,644 feet elevation at the summit of Going-to-the-Sun Road at Logan Pass. A dozen vehicles snug into parking spots on an August morning as hikers lace boots for early starts on Glacier National Park’s famous Highline Trail. My family
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Cover photo courtesy of Rex Schultz By Jon Jonckers Across Spokane County, so many regional parks and trailheads underwent dramatic upgrades and improvements that it’s impossible to pick a favorite in 2025. Beginning last May, Liberty Lake Regional Park received an expanded and paved parking lot with 88 regular and three accessible parking spaces, new
Cover photo courtesy of LINC Foods Spaghetti squash is known for its long strands that resemble pasta noodles. You can replace your pasta with this squash and serve with marinara or, in this recipe, we pair the complementary strands together. This dish’s slightly sweet and nutty flavor pairs deliciously with parmesan cheese and tangy sun-dried
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Thousands of acres of public lands in Washington are open for your enjoyment. Cover photo courtesy of WDFW Looking for a great place to get outside and explore? The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) manages more than 1 million acres of public lands and over 450 water access areas statewide. As stewards of
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The Spokane Audubon Society (SAS) advocates for birds and their habitats in the Inland Northwest and connects people with nature. But did you know the Spokane Audubon Society also collaborates with other groups and agencies to secure public lands? That work helps protect bird and other wildlife habitat from development. It also provides public access
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By Ammi Midstokke There was a time in a previous life when I traveled to faraway places, because my only real responsibility was a basil plant I could easily replace. The wide, wild world of Patagonia and the Himalayas and the Alps awaited me, and Greta Thunberg hadn’t yet dismantled the guiltless glamor of air
