Voices in the Wilderness: Exploring our wild backyard whenever we can
By Rebecca Sanchez
Reader Contributor
My father grew up in a town on the outskirts of Zurich, Switzerland with his sister and five brothers. The lucky boy had the Alps …
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Many wild questions
By Phil Hough
Reader Contributor
Nothing is more wild than our imagination. Blank spots on the map are places to explore; we enter them not knowing what we will find. …
Trail Dispatches: National Trails Day benefits popular local trails
By Susan Drumheller
Reader Contributor
It’s time for a little spring cleaning on local trails, and National Trails Day, June 1, is the ideal time. This June 1 the Idaho …
Like North Idaho trails? Thank the Pend Oreille Pedalers
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If you enjoy biking or hiking the many trails scattered around North Idaho, chances are you have the Pend Oreille Pedalers to thank.
The nonprofit …
Trail Dispatches: Introducing Trail Mix
By Susan Drumheller
Reader Staff
About four years ago, locals who work on building and maintaining trails, and those who love to hike, bike, commute and ski on those trails, …
Shake, Rattle and Roll: Pass to Pass to Pass…
By A.C. Woolnough
Reader Columnist
The only thing you must remember when hiking and backpacking in the Cascade mountains of north central Washington is to put one foot in front …
Give thanks for the wild Scotchman Peaks
By Phil Hough
Reader Contributor
As we gather with family and friends this week and count our blessings, let’s remember to give thanks for the wild landscapes that we live …
The Call of the Wild:
By Don Otis
Reader Columnist
We made our way to the Chimney Rock trailhead late last fall hoping to summit 7181’ Silver Dollar Peak. Two miles up we left the …
Outdoor fun in North Idaho
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
From the mountains to the lake, there is a little something for every outdoor enthusiast in Sandpoint. Whether you’ve lived here all your life, or …
Finding your adventure
By Don Otis
Reader Adventure Columnist
Mike served as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. The residual effects of PTSD were evident. Quiet. Reserved. Expressionless. We talked every time …
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