Not all that long ago, tattoos were generally taboo in polite society. Sure, some in the military had them, and maybe outlaw motorcyclists or similar rougher, counter-culture figures. If anyone…
Author: Nspire Magazine
Over the past 40 years, I’ve made the pilgrimage north to British Columbia to ski its legendary powder. Last season was no different. I crossed the border headed to Revelstoke,…
Winter is a season of bluebird days, enchanting nights and flawless fresh snow. Winter is also the season of short days, frigid temperatures and feverish bouts of cabin fever. We…
It was winter 2013, and I was on a sea kayaking expedition on Lake Pend Oreille. I had just spent a sub-zero night in front of a fire on a…
Closest city to the trailhead: Metaline Falls, Wash. Average Distance of paddle: 2-6 miles depending on route miles Why do you recommend it? It is rare in this area to…
While canning and preserving may seem like more of a food topic than a gardening topic, isn’t your organic vegetable garden pretty much a backyard produce department for your kitchen?…
Rustic has long been a popular design theme in North Idaho homes. But more and more, builders are incorporating more modern touches and often combining the two styles. When building…
Working at a gym that offers Pilates classes, I often hear the conversations people have. “Pilates, it’s just yoga.” Or, “Pilates, it’s just stretching.” I had similar thoughts about this…
Creek Boating in North Idaho The rushing sound of water fills my ears as I drop my creek boat into a shallow eddy along Slate Creek, a tributary of the…
Closest city to the trailhead: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Average Distance of hike: 5 miles Why do you recommend it? The views! The whole way up is filled with views, and…