Dear Life Section, With the weather getting warmer and it being summer and all, I have been meaning to tap into the nature side of my personality, but I am not sure where to start or where to go. I...

“Birding” is not a term people hear too often. It sounds like someone just decided to turn “bird” into a verb, mostly because that’s exactly what it is. To many, the word that comes to mind...

During the 2020 lockdown, WSU undergraduate Aidan Aumell realized his peers were deprived of opportunities he had experienced, namely a field trip to Kamiak Butte. Drawing on his internship in augmented...

With September comes the tentative promise of more temperate days. One of my favorite months, it is the perfect mix of cool mornings for hiking, sunshine for picnics and clear skies for stargazing.  More...

Dear Emma, Sometimes I feel the inexplicable urge to run into the woods and never come back. Is that normal? Nothing is going horribly wrong in my life right now, but there is something alluring about...

After almost 15 years in the making, the Palouse Ice Rink owners plan to build a new facility in the former Northwest River Supply building in Moscow with hopes of opening its doors to the public by October...

Since the beginning of quarantine, more people have been experiencing mental health issues like depression and anxiety. I have depression and anxiety, and COVID-19 has definitely worsened both. One...

As the smoke from so many fires are converging on Pullman this week, I am reminded of all the beautiful places on the Palouse I have yet to see. Though the area is known fondly for its wheat fields,...

Have you ever seen a picture of someone having a blast outdoors and been inspired, only to have your ambitions dashed by the realization that there was likely $2,000 worth of gear and 200 hours of preparation...

Despite the cancellation of recreational activities due to COVID-19, certain facilities and summer camps will open to the public soon.  Pullman Parks, Facilities and Recreation has not been able to...

With everything going on in the world right now, it’s hard to focus. From COVID-19 to the nationwide protests, it seems like the lives we had before are a thing of the past. To combat the stress,...

As we get closer to the peak of summer weather, spend some time outdoors and on local hiking trails. Here are some of the best ones — in my humble opinion, of course.  Kamiak Butte County Park Located...