Author: Nspire Magazine

Tucked away in the trees, this masterpiece of a home has all sorts of creative custom touches.Designer: Eric Hedlund DesignAs Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “A little simplification would be the…

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Closest city to the trailhead:Sandpoint, IdahoAverage Distance of hike:12.5 milesWhy do you recommend it?It’s a beautiful hike if you like a challenge. It’s a long climb to the top, but…

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It was a particularly stormy night. Courtney Marshall watched lightning filled the skies, her heartbreaking with every crack of thunder as her parents’ divorce was finalized. She turned toward her bedroom,…

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Best Homemade Chai» 1 cup whole milk or “barista” non-dairy milk (can half with water)» 1 tbsp cane sugar or honey, to taste» 1 tsp Assam loose-leaf black tea» ¼…

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Closest city to the trailhead:Bonners Ferry, IdahoAverage Distance of hike:4 milesWhy do you recommend it?This hike is a great example of what you find in the Idaho Selkirks, but compared…

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Famed skier Scot Schmidt pioneered extreme skiingIn the early 80’s the ski world was introduced to Scot Schmidt, a 21-year-old who grew up in a small Montana town and moved…

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Magic happens when you combine rustic stone and wood with clean modern minimalismBuilder: Atlas Building GroupWhen people think of Coeur d’Alene, they often envision mountains, blue skies and a sparkling…

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Chef Cheryl Huetter of Chomper CafeIngredients» 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) quick-rise yeast» 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water (110 degrees F)» 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing» 2…

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Chef Cheryl Huetter of Chomper CafeIngredients – Meatballs» 1 lb ground beef» 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce» 1 tbsp curry powder» 1 tbsp turmeric powder» 1 tbsp ground ginger» salt and…

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