NATIVE PLANTS -- Learn about native plans, with emphasis on the penstemon family, at a free illustrated program by Nancy Miller on Thursday, March 27, at 1912 Center, Fiske Room (412 E. 3rd St.), Moscow, Idaho. Experience the rocky beauty, plants and animals seen in…
TRAILS -- I'll be at Spokane County Libraries tonight and Thursday night to present free programs on "Hiking, the Perfect Sport" based on my latest trail guidebook, "Day Hiking Eastern Washington." I'll be sharing tips from the trails and, while I'll cover some great places…
CYCLING -- Note to South Hill bicyclists: Spring cleanup street crew trucks washed gravel and traction sand off the Hatch Road hill last night. Now you can see the potholes better.
PUBLIC LANDS -- Being a fly fisherman and if I were looking for a place to be a campground host this summer, I'd jump at this announcement from the Clearwater National Forest in Idaho. Although the Clearwater offers many great camping options, I'll let you…
WINTERSPORTS -- The U.S. Forest Service and Whitefish Mountain Resort are considering changes to the resort’s policy of allowing skiers to travel uphill after two people entered an area with active avalanche control. The Flathead Beacon reports the officials with the federal agency and the…
TRAILS -- It's hard to imagine why Alberta wouldn't want to promote one of the world's great trails through unmatched scenery. Some Canadians have stopped wondering why and are regrouping to get the Great Divide Trail officially on the map. Alberta seeks official recognition for…
FISHING -- Steelhead fishing will close on Monday, March 31, on the Columbia River and tributaries above Rock Island Dam, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Department has announced. Most steelhead will be spawning beginning in April, the agency said in a release, and the closure…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.