Editorial

Jumping in to Summer

Water seemed a contradiction, where I grew up. In the Columbia Basin, summer days are so dry you can smell a raincloud before it hits. ...
Read More...

Illumination for the Long Run

The last few spring seasons, the outdoor adventures I’d come to live for were cut short or cut entirely. I used to enjoy a Saturday ...
Read More...
Mother and son mountain bike on a trail in the desert.

The Year of Big Ideas

I recently stumbled upon a folder on my computer where I used to stash ambitious lists of trips I’d hoped to pull off in the ...
Read More...
Bush with petite pink flowers with view of the Spokane River and Monroe Street Bridge in the far background.

Spokane Water Conservation Wisdom

Water conservation needs to be a way of life so there's enough water in our rivers and streams for fish, wildlife, and summertime recreation.
Read More...
Shallan selfie photo with Carol in the background tending to a campfire.

Friendship Connections In the Great Outdoors

Time spent in the outdoors strengthens relational bonds and inspires self-discovery and awareness. Personal essay by Shallan Knowles.
Read More...
Leashed dog on a trail in front of her owner.

Editorial: To Leash or Not to Leash Your Dog?

In a city or other developed area with people walking and biking on public lands, trails, and roads, keep your dog on-leash.
Read More...
Bikes parked at Riverside State Park's Nine Mile Falls Dam area.

Imagine Bikepacking a New “Spokane Trail”

What if Spokane had a long-distance trail encircling the city that connected parks and conservations areas using existing trails & pathways?
Read More...

Living Local & Other Silver Linings of the Covid-Era

When the pandemic shut down normal activities, "living local” became more than a quaint notion to strive for and silver linings were revealed.
Read More...
Derrick Knowles on his mountain bike, loaded with gear for bikepacking.

Are We Loving Public Lands to Death?

Too much trash, toilet paper, and human waste has followed wilderness-loving masses into our public lands. We all need to follow basic Leave No Trace ...
Read More...
Scroll to Top