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Wilderness advocates present case for Columbia Highlands at REI

The Kettle Crest region north and south of Sherman Pass, popular for recreation during all four seasons, has several roadless areas generating controversy. (Rich Landers / The Spokesman-Review)
The Kettle Crest region north and south of Sherman Pass, popular for recreation during all four seasons, has several roadless areas generating controversy. (Rich Landers / The Spokesman-Review)

CONSERVATION -- Exploring Northwest Washington's Columbia Highlands, a multi-media program, will be presented Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the Spokane REI store by Conservation Northwest and several related groups.

Explore portions of the Colville National Forest that make up some of the most wildlife rich and uncrowded recreational destinations in the state, and learn why some groups are working to protect them as wilderness.

Sign-up online to reserve a seat in the limited space available for this free presentation.

Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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