Best Fall Hikes in Idaho’s Silver Valley
Four of the best fall hikes in Idaho’s Silver Valley, including Upper & Lower Stevens Lake, Lone Lake, St. Regis Lakes, and Crystal Lake.
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I Think I’m Alone Now: Spokane to Sandpoint SOLO!
David Lund is not a machine, but for 49 consecutive hours he ran 205 miles. That’s nearly eight continuous marathons. Whereas most runners participate in the Spokane-to-Sandpoint Relay Race as a team, on August 14, Lund elected to do the entire race solo. In fact, when he completed the race entry form, under team name
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Methow Valley Road Trip: Eat, Drink, Explore, Sleep, Repeat
My husband Young and I moved to North Idaho from Colorado six years ago, and sometimes I find myself missing that Rocky Mountain purple mountain majesty. But this summer, I discovered a place in North Central Washington that satisfied that longing: the Methow Valley. On a sunny day in June, Young and I set out
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Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act
On September 3, our nation will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. It wasn’t a smooth or easy process to create and pass a “Wilderness Act.” We can boast that the Act was practically born in our own backyard. Driven by Idaho’s Senator Frank Church, it would have never made it through Congress (according
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Hike, Bike, Run, or Ride Priest Lake Trails? Thank a Horse!
Summer days draw outdoor enthusiasts to the Priest Lake area in droves, but not everyone is content to merely linger by the lake. The nearby trail systems attract hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders who access the backcountry on a network of trails leading from the shoreline to the surrounding mountain tops. Winter storms and
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A Long Walk
A serious, full-time hiker friend of mine, Dick, who also goes by the trail name “Hike On,” shows up in town every year or so to visit family and friends between long strolls in the backcountry. He has thru-hiked all three of the major American long-distance trails: the Appalachian Trail back east; the Continental Divide
Washington Trails Association: From Hiking Journal to Trail Heroes
If you hike or ride a bike or horse on the many miles of trails in the Inland Northwest, then you are the perfect candidate for a Washington Trails Association volunteer trail project. Trail building and maintenance is fun and rewarding, and most volunteers leave with a new appreciation for the effort that goes into
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GSI Outdoors Halulite Ketalist Cookset ($34.99)
Ultralight backpacking cookware is a niche that GSI Outdoors has certainly perfected. When ounces become critical on extended backcountry treks, cooksets must be compact and lightweight, yet still fully functional. The Halulite Ketalist hits all these marks as a beautifully designed, nesting cookset that features GSI’s proprietary lightweight aluminum construction called Halulite. The kit includes
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Wenatchee Area Summer MTB Rides
Mountain bikers looking for a quick get-a-way adventure not too far from home might want to make a trip to the greater Wenatchee area this summer. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance’s Central Washington chapter is hosting a free summer group ride series for riders with intermediate fitness and riding skills. No one will be left behind.
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Summer Festival Guide: Hit the Road for Some Music in the Mountains
During the sunny, warmer months, citizens of the Northwest find as many opportunities to get outdoors as possible. One of the best ways to enjoy the sunshine and soak in some music is by visiting a few of the many bluegrass, folk, Americana, and other local music festivals scattered throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
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