4+ hour, 35+ min ago  (861+ words) This series by retired outdoors writer Rich Landers revisits notable adventure stories that shaped his 40-year career at The Spokesman-Review. These three stories celebrating Father's Day conclude the four-week series. When our kids were growing up, special occasions and vacations…...

38+ min ago  (787+ words) A one-legged semipalmated plover sits on the shale gravel, surrounded by windblown lake ice that has bulldozed up the beach. Miki Collins pulls an 18-foot aluminum canoe on the lake ice during breakup. "OK." My sister Miki lifted her Canon…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago  (310+ words) As hiking gains popularity across China, the growing litter on mountain trails is prompting local governments and volunteers to take action. From innovative cleanup campaigns conducted by the authorities to robot garbage collectors, new approaches are emerging to preserve the…...

3+ hour, 14+ min ago  (446+ words) A car drives up the mountain to Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver, B. C. , Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. Grouse Mountain ski resort was recently purchased by B. C. based Northland Properties. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward The CN Tower looms in the distance as a pair…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (671+ words) Trinidad has served as a Santa Fe Trail trading stop to a 19th-century coal mining hub to a present day arts mecca, and much more. With ties to the Wild West, coal mining, and more, Trinidad has evolved many times…...

4+ hour ago  (361+ words) What is now a great place to kayak, fish, or anchor your boat was once home to a small community of people. For this month's edition of Hometown History, WXXV's Megan Fayard sits down with two of the last living…...

4+ hour, 40+ min ago  (259+ words) The scenic trail offers beautiful views of rugged bluffs and seasonal wildflowers, all while surrounded by wild tule elk. The Bay Area is known for its stunning hikes. With scenic trails through rolling hills or perched on coastal bluffs just…...

4+ hour, 12+ min ago  (181+ words) Another city fee increase will go into effect July 1, this one for camping permits and the use of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation locations and facilities. Administrative fees will push the cost of camping permits from $2 to $5 per permit…...

2+ hour, 49+ min ago  (804+ words) The Hudson Valley summer heat is officially settling in, and these Rockland County beaches and pools are beckoning." The county is equipped with a surprisingly rich roster of swim spots, leaving its residents with a number of nearby options for…...

2+ hour, 47+ min ago  (482+ words) Visitors exploring Starved Rock Country now have a new place to gear up before heading out to the trails. Hike + Camp officially opened June 12 in downtown Utica, welcoming more than 250 people to a grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration at its…...