TRAILS -- By now, everyone in the area should know that the Spokane River is above flood stage and that portions of the Centennial Trail are inundated in the Spokane Valley. Valley resident Russ Naber points out that erosion is occurring and portions of the...
PUBLIC LANDS -- Legislative Republicans in Montana are seeking to retake control of the narrative on the issue of access to public lands, the Associated Press reports today. Apparently public opinion and protests at the state Capitol have finally caught their attention. Republicans highlighted a…
OUTDOOR TRAVEL -- The Colville Tribe's Business Council announced Wednesday a temporary closure of most roads that are not state or county highways withing the 1.4-million acre Colville Indian Reservation. In a period of extremely wet conditions, the closures are intended to "protect natural resources,…
HUNTING/FISHING -- It's up to Gov. Butch Otter whether he'll sign a bill that raises Idaho’s hunting and fishing fees and also boosts funding for programs that compensate farmers for wildlife crop damage, and helps hunters and anglers gain access to private land. The Idaho…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
