Thrive Outdoors


Three people outdoors in a field preparing to bird watch

Local Treasures with Pia: Klamath Bird Observatory

Every single bird counts at Klamath Bird Observatory

Group of young people posing by a surfboard by the lake

Local Treasures with Pia: Peak 7 shows youth the joys of nature

Peak 7 is founded on the premise that anyone should be able to enjoy nature, no matter their social economic background or skill.

Young hikers on Scotchman Peak

Local Treasures with Pia: Scotchman Peak

Teaching goats and people to share a mountain

Shovel, gardening gloves, and a newly planted tree outdoors

Growing best practices with the Spokane Arena

Utility-friendly tree upgrades coming soon to Boone Avenue

Perched bald eagle in snow at Lake Coeur d'Alene

Helping regional wildlife thrive

Avista began monitoring bald eagles as a component of the Spokane River Project license issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in 2009.

Waterfall surrounded by greenery at the North Umpqua Trail

On the Oregon Trail: North Umpqua Trail

Each segment of the North Umpqua Trail system has so much to offer