Discover the Spirit of the Northwest – and Beyond
Nspire Magazine is a lifestyle publication rooted in the rugged beauty and bold spirit of the American Northwest—but our stories reach far beyond state lines. From breathtaking adventures and inspiring personalities to hidden gems and unforgettable destinations, Nspire is your invitation to explore a life well-lived.
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler, a curious reader, or someone looking to rediscover the magic in your own backyard, our pages are filled with authentic experiences, stunning photography, and the kind of storytelling that moves you to get out and do more.
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Something unexpected happened to me with the passing of years, something I didn’t recognize when it began. But now that I know it, now that I have experienced it, I have come to depend on it. I don’t have a word for it. I’m not even sure if there is a word for it. But there is a feeling. There have been a few places where I’ve lived and explored that have stayed with me. I find myself returning to those places. Every summer, when the mountaintops reach a critical mass of solar energy and the mountains burst with huckleberries,…
Ingredients Instructions Prep the vegetables: Finely dice the red onion and pepperoncini and thinly slice the celery. Pat the pepperoncini dry with a paper towel to avoid excess liquid. Build the base: In a large bowl, combine mayo, dill relish, capers, honey mustard and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Mix until smooth. Add tuna and vegetables. Flake the tuna into the bowl then fold in celery, onion and pepperoncini. Add black pepper and taste before adding salt (capers and relish already bring salt). Adjust lemon for brightness. Let the mixture sit for 10–15 minutes so flavors meld (optional but…
An Iconic Lake Coeur d’Alene Home Nears Its Next Chapter One of Lake Coeur d’Alene’s most recognizable landmarks is a striking home perched atop a massive boulder. Over the years, “The House on the Rock” has been everything from a dance pavilion frequented by soldiers from Fort Sherman to part of a summer camp for boys. Today, it’s a private residence. The 110-acre point was homesteaded in 1900 by Joseph Boughton. In 1928, Fred W. Fitze purchased it and leased the land to the Arrow Camp for Boys. Former camp manager Elmer Jordan later turned it into the Arrow…
Although my first severe weather-related experience after moving to Idaho almost 20 years ago was a heavy snowstorm followed by very little urban snow removal activity, I also soon discovered that the Northwest United States has a rather definitive fire season. An average of 42% of the land across Washington, Idaho and Montana is forested, and Idaho has the highest percentage (40%) of national forest land. The designated fire season in Washington and Montana is May through October, with Idaho’s fire season beginning in June, peaking in July and August, and tapering off later in September. Still, the wind sends…