The ocre-cheeked pumpkin is one of the few vegetables native to North America. Seeds from familial plants that date back to around 7,000 BC have been found in Mexico, and…
Author: Nspire Magazine
When I first met Kevin Kirking he was coming off his 30th art show. He featured 10 bronze sculptures at the Garden of Artistry in Sandpoint. Today, he’s back in…
Karie Anderson welcomes us inside, and we are immediately greeted by a black bear, a buffalo, a mountain lion, and a raccoon, all beautifully presented and preserved by a talented taxidermist who clearly knows his work.…
Chef Steve Van Zeveren started cooking in 1999 at Napoli Fine Italian Food in Vallejo, California. He moved to North Idaho with his family in 2012, bringing with him his…
Cheryl Burchell takes a seat at her workbench. She places a magnifying visor on her head and picks up a century-old ring. She turns it, studies it. “People always inherit…
Closest city to the trailhead:Post Falls, Idaho Average distance of hike:3.0 miles Why do you recommend it?The vast system of trails allows you to take a different route most every…
Scrambled eggs with bacon, hash browns and toast are still the most popular breakfast foods in the United States. But there is an abundance of sugar-rich foods that continue to…
Builder: Cornerstone Inc. Custom Homes Doesn’t this feel like we’re standing in a giant tree house?” Kristin Brennan said to her husband Levi as they stood on the old roof…
We are spoiled here in the Pacific Northwest. We have the convenience of thriving cities and towns with effortless public access to luscious mountains, streams, lakes and trails. Some of…
Closest city to the trailhead:Annacortes, Washington Average distance of hike:2.0 miles Why do you recommend it?Fairly easy to get to but a forgotten gem due to the close proximity to…