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by Phoebe Droz I literally have no idea where the time went, both in regards to Jan Term, and in regards to tonight that has turned into this morning. It’s kind of crazy to think that time moves whether we like it to or not, but it is even crazier to think that just…
by Phoebe Droz “When people shop at big box stores,” said Kim Harmson, owner of Kizuri, a store that sells fair trade, earth friendly and local products in Spokane, “they don’t often think of where their money is going.” But perhaps even those who are buying fair trade products are becoming disassociated with…
By Phoebe Droz Western Montana has so much beauty to see, and the prospect of seeing it all may seem impossible. However, with the help of Peter Gross you can soar high over Flathead Lake with a stop at Wildhorse Island, fly over Hungry Horse Reservoir, and Seeley Lake, in which you cross over the…
by Phoebe Droz Buying fair trade clothes is expensive and unrealistic to do in many cities, however, an alternative to fair trade is shopping at thrift stores. There is a growing population of “thrift store tourists,” tourists not looking for regular retail shopping, comments NBC San Diego’s Consumer Bob. Spokane has some good thrift stores to share…
by Phoebe Droz Voluntourism is exploding as a travel trend. 35% of adults in 2012 said that they would like to try a holiday involving a voluntourism component. No longer do people simply want to go on vacation. Rather, they are signing up, either through organizations or independently to serve abroad while they are on a…
by Phoebe Droz Traditionally, hockey was played on frozen over ponds in the winter time, though it has since been expanded to ice rinks, any time of the year. However, for the third year in a row Kalispell Montana bringing hockey back to its traditional rink, Flathead Lake. From February 19-21, Kalispell will host the…
Kalispell, Montana, generally known for its beautiful outdoor scenery, is calling all chocolate enthusiasts indoors on Friday, February 5th. From 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Kalispell will be hosting an event known as “A chocolat affaire,” in which participants can wander up and down Main Street in search of their favorite chocolates. Local businesses are opening…
By Phoebe Droz From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2nd, $1.00 of every pint sold at Flathead Lake Brewing Company Pubhouse will be donated to the Flathead Lake Biological Station & Flathead Lakers. This is in promotion of their monthly event, “Science on Tap Flathead!” This event strives to create a…
by Phoebe Droz As December turns into January, and January threatens to turn into the cold month of February, the frigid temperatures and snowy flurries begin to loose their appeal. Combat this end of winter loathing by making a trip to Kalispell, Montana. The city offers outdoor winter favorites like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling,…

by Phoebe Droz I literally have no idea where the time went, both in regards to Jan Term, and in regards to tonight that has turned into this morning. It’s kind of crazy to think that time moves whether we like it to or not, but it is even crazier to think that just…
by Phoebe Droz “When people shop at big box stores,” said Kim Harmson, owner of Kizuri, a store that sells fair trade, earth friendly and local products in Spokane, “they don’t often think of where their money is going.” But perhaps even those who are buying fair trade products are becoming disassociated with…

By Phoebe Droz Western Montana has so much beauty to see, and the prospect of seeing it all may seem impossible. However, with the help of Peter Gross you can soar high over Flathead Lake with a stop at Wildhorse Island, fly over Hungry Horse Reservoir, and Seeley Lake, in which you cross over the…

by Phoebe Droz Buying fair trade clothes is expensive and unrealistic to do in many cities, however, an alternative to fair trade is shopping at thrift stores. There is a growing population of “thrift store tourists,” tourists not looking for regular retail shopping, comments NBC San Diego’s Consumer Bob. Spokane has some good thrift stores to share…

by Phoebe Droz Voluntourism is exploding as a travel trend. 35% of adults in 2012 said that they would like to try a holiday involving a voluntourism component. No longer do people simply want to go on vacation. Rather, they are signing up, either through organizations or independently to serve abroad while they are on a…

by Phoebe Droz Traditionally, hockey was played on frozen over ponds in the winter time, though it has since been expanded to ice rinks, any time of the year. However, for the third year in a row Kalispell Montana bringing hockey back to its traditional rink, Flathead Lake. From February 19-21, Kalispell will host the…

Kalispell, Montana, generally known for its beautiful outdoor scenery, is calling all chocolate enthusiasts indoors on Friday, February 5th. From 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Kalispell will be hosting an event known as “A chocolat affaire,” in which participants can wander up and down Main Street in search of their favorite chocolates. Local businesses are opening…

By Phoebe Droz From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2nd, $1.00 of every pint sold at Flathead Lake Brewing Company Pubhouse will be donated to the Flathead Lake Biological Station & Flathead Lakers. This is in promotion of their monthly event, “Science on Tap Flathead!” This event strives to create a…

by Phoebe Droz As December turns into January, and January threatens to turn into the cold month of February, the frigid temperatures and snowy flurries begin to loose their appeal. Combat this end of winter loathing by making a trip to Kalispell, Montana. The city offers outdoor winter favorites like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling,…