Hansen Woodland Farm

01/04/2024

#3 - Explore the International Selkirk Loop - a two nation vacation! The 280-mile loop is perfect for travelers who love sweeping curves of roadway, snow dusted mountains and deep river gorges. Get a taste of international travel as this drive meanders from Washington into British Columbia, then back down into the U.S. via Idaho, all the while offering views of the amazing Selkirk Mountains. (Photo via International Selkirk Loop)
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01/03/2024

12/30/2023

#363 - ⛷ Explore 5 ski areas all within a 2 hour drive from Spokane, Washington! Fresh, crisp snow, meticulously groomed runs, and a beautiful mountain settings await you this winter. Spokane isn’t just a ski town, it’s a hub for adventure seekers looking to challenge their skills and have some fun at not one, but five ski resorts, all within two hours of downtown Spokane. Each mountain hosts adventures like skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and much more this winter! Which adventure is waiting for you on the mountain? Click here for a list of the 5 ski areas: https://www.visitspokane.com/things-to-do/recreation/ski-snowboard/
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12/28/2023

#361 - Find the large grooved boulder that was used as a whetstone by generations of Native Americans to sharpen spear points, knives and other implements used to harvest salmon. The stone is located near Kettle Falls, Washington, on a bluff overlooking where the fishing grounds stood before they were flooded with the creation of the Grand Coulee Dam. (Photo by Bobby Whittaker)
Visit Northeast Washington

12/13/2023

Just because it's winter doesn't mean you have to hang up your fishing rod until spring...ice fishing is a fun winter activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Here in Northeast Washington we have 11 lakes that you can ice fish on once there it has frozen to at least 4". Learn more about ice fishing from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/basics/ice-fishing .

This photo is of Lake Gillette, taken from Beaver Lodge Resort & Campground.
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12/02/2023

The December edition is out at over 500 locations throughout northeastern Washington and select locations in north Idaho, and online at https://www.ncmonthly.com. Thanks, as always, to all who read, contribute, and advertise - you are all greatly appreciated.

11/04/2023

The November edition is out and includes some special updates from the publisher. Thank you, as always, to all who read, contribute, and support this publication. It is deeply appreciated. https://www.ncmonthly.com

10/17/2023

#289 - Discover the largest natural lake in the UU.S. Forest Service - Colville National Forest Pristine and beautiful, Sullivan Lake is nestled in the Northeast corner of Washington. This area is known for its rugged beauty and large concentration of Western Larch trees. In the fall, the Larch trees put on quite a display, lighting up mid-elevation slopes with yellow and gold. (Photo by Sam Judy)
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10/04/2023

10/03/2023

Happy October to all you NCM FB page followers! As always, such gratitude to all who contribute, read, and support this community publication, now out at over 500 locations throughout NE Washington and a handful of spots in north Idaho. https://www.ncmonthly.com

09/14/2023

Hansen Woodland Farm officially closes to guests as of today. It has been a wonderful 7 years, and we have cherished our guests. HWF may return as a smaller, shared space in the future. Past guests are also invited to stop by and walk the trails or do Forest Bathing. This page will be somewhat inactive, though we'll still post things to do in the local area. Thank you, guests, for your support, and thanks also to folks who have supported HWF by sharing posts.

09/04/2023

#246 - Go fossil hunting at Stonerose Interpretive Center located in Republic, Washington. Find impressions of plants, insects, and fish that lived millions of years ago when you sift through the fine-grained shale. Stonerose offers a hands on learning experience for the whole family, and you even get to keep the fossils you find! (Photo via Friends of Stonerose Fossils - Stonerose Interpretive Center & Fossil Site)

08/25/2023