A near accidental amputation of part of my foot while chopping firewood last winter left a gash in my hiking boots, so I was stoked to try a pair of do-all boots from the boss of tough: Caterpillar. Yes, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment has expanded into our outdoor adventure realm. […]
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Photo: Rory Court / RED Mountain Resort Enter to Win the Ski Trip of a Lifetime Tired of the usual spa retreats, internet wellness hacks, and crappy ski experiences? Apparently, so is RED Mountain. They just dropped their quirky campaign, coined Radical Wellness, and while the mood is fun, “out there” and a little bit
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Cover photo courtesy of Visit Sandpoint Let’s handle the first part of a Sandpoint road trip this way: If your starting point is say, Spokane, then your driving time to Sandpoint will be 80-90 minutes via I-90 east to Coeur d’Alene, then Highway 95 north to Sandpoint. Pretty easy. Once you grab lodging in town
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Cover photo courtesy of Grant County Tourism As the vibrant colors of fall blanket the landscapes of Grant County, Washington, it’s the perfect time to explore the breathtaking outdoor scenes through hiking and fishing. This guide takes you on a road trip to some of the most serene and picturesque spots across the county, with
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Cover photo courtesy of DOMA Between miles 11 and 12 on the North Idaho Centennial Trail, in the Atlas Waterfront neighborhood west of Coeur d’Alene, there’s a new café in town. DOMA Coffee Roasting Company, a local craft coffee roaster and long-time advertising supporter of Out There Venture Magazine, opened the doors of its café
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Cover photo courtesy of Flannel Fest Pack up your fishing pole, hiking boots and festival chair for a fall road trip that blends the best of Inland Northwest culture and the scenic, wide-open landscapes and uncrowded lakes surrounding Moses Lake. Only an hour-and-a-half west of Spokane off I-90, Moses Lake makes for a quick trip.
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By Joel Sattgast Cover photo courtesy Joel Sattgast Since returning to the Northwest three years ago, I’ve been gently preparing my daughters physically, mentally, and emotionally to ensure they were ready to handle their first overnight backpacking trip. Recently, our family has tackled family camping trips in primitive areas, countless hikes, bike rides, runs, and
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After years of exclusively wearing minimalist, zero-drop trail shoes, I’ve noticed the added cushioning of the Peregrines have contributed to less foot and arch soreness and fatigue on longer hikes and even short trail runs on chunky, rock-littered trails. The tread traction is also super aggressive, meaning fewer slips on steep or loose trail surfaces.
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By Jennifer LaRue Within our communities, there are property owners forgoing their lawnmowers and opting for more sustainable landscaping practices like going pesticide-free, planting drought-tolerant ground cover, creating rain and rock gardens, adding plant diversity, and nourishing food forests. The latter is the main focus of a Permaculture/Regenerative Agriculture Summer Camp (July 8-Aug. 30) for
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Exploring the Historic Route of the Hiawatha – Scenic Bike Trail Tucked away in the rugged beauty of the Bitterroot Mountains on the Montana-Idaho border lies the Rails-to-Trails “Crown Jewel” — the Route of the Hiawatha. This iconic biking and hiking trail traces the path of the historic Milwaukee Railroad line and offers cyclists, hikers
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