lincoln county

Horse Accident on the Pacific Crest Trail

By Huckleberry Press / April 17, 2022 /
two horses

I had a stallion, named Day, that I wanted to put some time on and continue his training as a trail horse. I foolishly decided that if I took him for 3-4 days on the Pacific Crest Trail, he would be fully broke by the time I finished the ride. So I started at Snoqualmie Pass and headed south toward Crystal Mountain.

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A gem in the hills: Hawk Creek Falls

By Huckleberry Press / April 2, 2022 /
Hawk Creek Falls

to warm, and camping season opens, many great areas will be accessible through the season including Hawk Creek Campground, which lies about 20 minutes north of Davenport. Many consider it to be one of eastern Washington’s wonderful little hidden gems.

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Celebrating Reardan football

By Huckleberry Press / April 2, 2022 /

Tradition runs strong in the Reardan football program, and on April 23 at 6 p.m. the Reardan Booster Club is hosting an event in Smith Gym to invite the community out to celebrate the accomplishments of three coaches over a 50 plus-year span, and welcome the new coach into the position.

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Getting Prepared for Fishing Season

By Huckleberry Press / March 21, 2022 /
fishing poles

March arrived a bit sooner than some of us expected. Well, it is here and it is time to start getting your gear in order for the new season. Don’t delay maintenance until the last minute before your first trip to the water; you know there will be a disappointment in store as you try to get everything together at the last minute. Here are a few comments on various items to prepare yourself or take to your trusted expert to make sure your gear is ready.

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I LOST EVERYTHING IN A WILDFIRE

By Huckleberry Press / January 15, 2022 /
first glimpse of fire damage

I had such dreams for this place, til they went up in smoke in the Labor Day, 2020 Whitney Wildfire. But the beauty of my surroundings is still inspiring. There’s a rock outcropping here on my little ranch that I call the South Bluff, which is beautiful at sunset with the sun’s rays warming its dark basalt rock. Then, there’s the big one, the West Bluff, most beautiful at sunrise. It runs along the ranch like a knife has carved out a line, leaving you with no alternative but to obey its boundary. I see them now like I didn’t before the fire.

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Cowgirls of Lincoln County: Kelsie Wilson, From the Git Go!

By Huckleberry Press / December 26, 2021 /

Kelsie’s family emigrated from Finland four generations ago, settled into a home in Agnew, Washington (in the Straits of Juan De Fuca) and that’s where they still are. The stability of a multi-generational home gave her the solid, loving foundation to become a rider from the young age of four.

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Davenport Care and Share Food Bank and Thrift Store

By Huckleberry Press / November 24, 2021 /

Davenport Care and Share Food Bank and Thrift Store is a community based concept that was begun with love and compassion for fellow community members in need. At this time the Food Bank is serving about 900 clients with all of the proceeds from Thrift Store sales going toward buying food to give out.

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Born to Ranch – Kari McKay

By Huckleberry Press / November 15, 2021 /

She grew up on a wheat and cattle ranch north of Almira where she helped with the chores, preferring to work with her horse and the cattle. Raised by her Dad, she helped care for her grandmother, who lived on the ranch with them until she was 97.

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Adopted by a Starving Dog

By Huckleberry Press / October 15, 2021 /

It had dropped down to 8 degrees and that short haired, huge dog was still on the loose with no one able to corner him and get him the help he so desperately needed.

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Cecelia Kostal – Cowgirl and Mother

By Huckleberry Press / September 30, 2021 /

Cecelia Kostal looks like a cowgirl – with her high boots, slim jeans, and long sleeved shirt that covers a tank top for when the sun allows breathing room. This is her daily dress.

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