Tagged: outdoors

On the elk’s terms

By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff

I nearly failed hunter’s ed. 

At least, that’s what it felt like at the time, as a 9-year-old girl who accidentally let her finger slide …

The magic of the high country

By Ben Olson
Reader Staff

This time of year, I gather with a group of friends and we make our annual pilgrimage to the mountains. With everything we need to …

Hot take on Earth Day

By Kelsey Maxwell
Reader Contributor

My childhood “wild place” was nowhere near extraordinary by an outdoor enthusiasts’ standard. It was a truly tiny strip of forest between my best friend’s …

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