Author: Nspire Magazine

Closest city to the trailhead:Butte, Mont.Average Distance of hike:2-10 miles, depending on routeWhy do you recommend it?If you are looking for an uncrowded, off-the-beaten-path place to go for a mellow…

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Closest city to the trailhead:Carson, Wash.Average Distance of hike:3.4 miles round tripWhy do you recommend it?Falls Creek Falls is a popular hike for good reason. If you like the sound…

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Vinegar is a familiar pantry product for most of us, whether we grew up with it as a recipe ingredient or used it to clean stubborn stains and water mineral…

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I have to admit, there are few things more satisfying than pulling weeds and then standing back and admiring the neat, clean space around your plants. When I was a teenager,…

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What looks like a combination of ping pong and tennis and involves a small plastic ball has become one of the most popular recreational activities — and for good reason. Pickleball…

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In Kootenai County, Idaho, where I live, there are at least six community and non-profit gardens, some independent and some associated with food banks and community kitchens. I was saddened…

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When considering a trip to Glacier National Park, how long should you stay? A prevailing answer might be “as long as it takes,” which could conceivably be weeks, even months,…

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It’s 3 a.m. and it’s dark and cold.While the rest of the world sleeps, Tim Christie is waiting for the first signs of daylight and a chance to spot some…

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Being a custom home builder means you’re always ready to turn a client’s wishes into reality. These requests mostly fall within normal parameters like certain textures, trim or space arrangements that…

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