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Photo of tent set up in snow on Mount Chisholm.

Scrambling After a Reminder: Climbing Mount Chisholm

People often go to the mountains because they need something—solitude, maybe, or adventure. For me, on that particular spring weekend, I needed a reminder. That’s ...
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Free Workout Classes in Downtown Spokane

Combat workout doldrums and get active in our city’s core through Downtown Spokane Partnership’s free series of outdoor workout classes this summer. Designed to give ...
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Adventures in Lake Country

After sitting for hours with my fishing pole on the weather-worn dock, watching my bobber on the dark lake water, my seven-year-old mind focused on ...
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Photo of four kids in a kayak paddling on Lake Chatcolet in North Idaho.

Paddling Safety For Kids & Adults

Here are three of the most important paddling safety tips for both children and adults. Teach life skills and be safe out there.
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Try to photograph a moose, deer, and coyote within the city limits of Spokane (wildlife hat trick!).

Lake Critters & Junior Ranger Programs at Idaho’s Round Lake State Park

At Idaho’s Round Lake State Park, “The best way to observe wildlife is to hike around the lake” on Stewardship Trail (approx. 3 miles) or ...
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Photo of marmot on the Spokane River shore.

Spokane’s Large Rodents: Porcupines, Beavers, and Marmots

Marmots, beavers, and porcupines — three of the larger rodents in North America — have all have shape our local ecology and culture.
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Ammi Midstokke: Thoughts on Commercially Made Food

There is an incredible amount of science that goes into designing food. That’s right: In case you did not know, a bunch of guys in ...
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Silhouette of runner against orange sunset.

More Than Steps: Exercising with a Garmin Running Watch

I’m in a new relationship, and it’s complicated. My husband surprised me with a Garmin running watch a couple of weeks ago, a splurge for ...
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Photo of girl fishing at Priest while standing on a log.

Beyond Swimming: 6 Ideas for Kids Without Getting Wet

When you’re not swimming or cruising in a boat, and it’s time for beach-based and flatwater, stay-dry activities, here are ways to combine physical activity ...
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