Our upcoming recreation issue is in the works! We have articles on hiking, gardening, bird-watching and more in the queue. Have you seen a Lewis's Woodpecker? E.J. Iannelli details birds of the Northwest, with extra photos by Jerry Nichols.

Here's a sneak peek from the StanCraft article in our premier issue. The story behind StanCraft is one to be read. For three generations StanCraft has built quality boats with unparalleled details. Today, StanCraft wooden boats are custom designed and hand built in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The

[gallery columns="4"] Awhile back we attended The Great Prosser Balloon Rally's annual Night Glow. High-powered fans blew air into the balloons while fireballs assisted in their liftoff. Balloons the height of five-story buildings illuminated the night sky. Glowing specs of yellow, red, pink