Outdoors news

Sleep on this tent review

Swooping nylon and linked poles, zippered doors, screened windows and stakes in the dirt holding it down – the humble formula for a tent has long prevailed as an ultimate outdoor habitat for humans in need of a temporary home.

Milfoil fowling Noxon waters

WEEDS – Richard Reich and Doug Merchant had a piece of paradise in their neighboring lots along the Clark Fork River's Noxon Reservoir, until a weed hitched a ride, probably on someone's unwashed boat.

Leaving the nest

At a fraction of their salaries and with no stock options or bonuses, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge manager near Cheney has done what many high-powered CEOs have failed to do.

Cameras track rebounding species

Washington's wild areas are becoming more diverse and interesting as several furbearing species – wolverine, fisher and sea otter – slowly recover some of their former range.

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Limits begin on Mt. Spokane road
Starting this week, the main road into Mount Spokane State Park will be closed to public access Mondays-Thursdays until mid-October.

Waters buzz with salmon

Ferry Trail

Ups and downs for loons, geese, swan

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Series highlights camping with kids

Griz gave hiker no warning

Outdoors, kayaking, sea kayaking, classes, clinics

Senior Moment

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Everest summiteers

Bike offers no-sweat commuting

Mount Spokane summit open

6 6 ways to save the river

Trails get TLC from local helpers

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Angler reels in hero status

Day-hiking Lake Pend Oreille

Idaho petitions for more salmon

Field reports

Hiker's dozen

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