Columns
The State of Outdoor Recreation
The state of recreation is strong. And we’ve got to do something about climate change, or we’ll lose out on investments in access and infrastructure. ...
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Spokane’s Glenrose Conservation Area and Dishman Hills Conservancy by Holly Weiler
In the depths of winter our Spokane County Parks can provide a nature fix without requiring difficult drives or complicated parking permits. These local parks ...
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Advice for Anyone on Anything by Ammi Midstokke. What is Clean Eating Anyway?
Ammi Midstokke is a nutritionist with an arguably-dangerous appetite for adventure. Her monthly “Eatology” nutrition column appears in each print edition of “Out There ...
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Team Mediocre: Running a Marathon
We shouldn’t have stopped running. The muscles in my legs hardened, and my hands froze into two numb stumps thanks to hours of swinging through ...
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Ammi Midstokke: Grow Yourself a New Limb–Nutritional Rehabilitation for Injuries
There are many species that will actually grow a new limb when one has been lost in some kind of wildlife duel. Unfortunately, humans are ...
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Stayin’ Alive: How Insects Survive Winter
As the temperatures drop, we begin gearing up for winter. We layer up our clothes and split wood to keep our houses warm. If you ...
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Hike of the Month: Panjab, Mount Misery, and Upper Rattlesnake Trails (Umatilla National Forest)
While Memorial Day to Labor Day may be prime time for backpacking, it’s not absolutely necessary to pack away the tent until warmer weather returns. ...
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Holiday Traditions
Even the most holidays-hardened, Christmas-season cynics among us usually have at least one tradition that stirs up sentimental spirits. Our awareness of these significant rituals—handed ...
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10 Winter & Holiday Events for the Whole Family
Parenting and coordinating a busy family schedule can feel more hectic during the holiday season. From music concerts to family gatherings to out-of-town travel plans, ...
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