Author: Nspire Magazine

When the forest beckons, this home answers. Builder: Rosenberger Homes In 1982, Japan created the concept of shinrin-yoku. In Japanese, “shinrin” means forest and “yoku” means bath. The idea was…

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Sunlight glitters on the white blanket of winter covering the land. A fire crackles softly in a grand rock fireplace. A log lodge sits perched upon a hill, its windows…

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Ten/6 Breakfast and Lunch Souffle: » 1/2 cup butter (at room temperature)» 5 medium sweet potatoes» 2 large eggs» 1 cup granulated sugar» 2 teaspoons vanilla bean» 1/2 cup whole…

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Closest city to the trailhead:Kellogg, Idaho Average distance of hike:5 miles round trip Why do you recommend it?Its proximity to Big Creek. The road is built along the banks of…

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Swimming and water activities, such as water walking and water aerobics, have many physical and mental health benefits for any age and any level of athletic ability. Living in a…

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Builder: Campbell & Campbell Nothing sparks conversation like a giant water wheel, especially one attached to the side of a house. Ask Jerry and Lynn Stanton. They’ve got one. “One of…

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Nothing smells or tastes more like summer than a fuzzy, juicy peach. A childhood summer tradition in our family was fresh peaches and raw cream from the local farmer’s market,…

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Closest city to the trailhead:St Maries, Idaho Average distance of hike:1.8 miles one way. Why do you recommend it?This is a stunningly beautiful hike and it’s relatively close to Coeur…

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