WILDLIFE WATCHING -- Four spaces are still open for the Saturday birding walk organized by the Dishman Hills Conservancy. Sign up here. The Bird Walk will be led by Jon Isacoff of the Spokane Audubon Society and professor of Political Science and Environmental Studies at…
PUBLIC LANDS -- North Idaho forest roads are being surveyed this year for their safety, environmental impact and value and the public is invited to comment. The Idaho Panhandle National Forest has 4,113 miles of road open to the public plus 4,000 miles of brushed-in…
WILD EDIBLES -- Last year was a lousy season for picking morel mushrooms in much of the Inland Northwest. This season has been stellar by all reports. So here's a collection of universal mushrooming tips and wisdom from Kenny Morris, Yakima-area mushroom enthusiast, as told...
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.