Learning a love for the land
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There is nothing quite so magical as another season of growth shooting through the forest floor each spring. What began as a sapling might eventually …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There is nothing quite so magical as another season of growth shooting through the forest floor each spring. What began as a sapling might eventually …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
When it comes to combining education and adventure, Dave Kretzschmar brings his A-game to Camp Kaniksu.
During the 2018 camp, Kretzschmar — who serves as …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For kids growing up in North Idaho, you’d think everyone would have the same opportunities to experience the joy of nature. The truth is, not …
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