On Monday, October 20, there will be a big lunchtime rally at the STA Plaza to launch Spokane’s SmartRoutes 2010 campaign. In case you haven’t heard this is part of a big campaign to expand the pilot city project where the federal government would give certain cities $50 million dollars to induce a mode shift […]
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A red band trout. A frequent contributor to OTM and an avid fly fisher remarked to me recently that the trout fishing is the Spokane River is a lot worse than last year. What could be the reason? Where could he go to find out answers? I posed that question to our resident water expert
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The AP reported today that the Bush administration is considering a rules change that would make it easier for mountain bikers to access national park land. The IMBA is cheering the idea. An environmental group I’ve never heard of is questioning it in the AP story. What do you think? Have you ever heard of
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Our friends at www.TwinEagles.org sent us this alert about a cool new nature guide for kids: Greetings! Twin Eagles Wilderness School offers dynamic programs in nature awareness, cultural mentoring and earth living skills to people of all ages. As a part of our community, I wanted to let you know about a REALLY important book
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And it’s FREE. Come see a great set of climbing films at Mountain Gear’s retail store, 2002 N. Division at 7PM 10/14/08. Tickets are free but limited. Pick them up at the store. Here’s the press release on the films on the Reel Rock Tour: Big Up Productions and Sender Films have teamed up with
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Citizens wanting to help plan the new BMX Park at Joe Albi stadium are invited to meet with Mike Aho of Spokane Parks and Rec on Tuesday, October 21, at 7PM at the Shadle Starbucks on Wellesley. Come give input on this cool new bike facility. For more info contact Aho at maho@spokanecity.org. Or read
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Endurance cyclist Michael Emde. Local cyclist Michael Emde won the Furnace Creek 500 for an amazing third year in a row. Read more about Emde and the other Spokane finishers of this incredible race here at the Spokane Regional Sports Commission site.
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Jon Jonckers recently alerted us to the passing of local runner Jack Swanson. Here’s the text of an obituary posted at www.marathonmaniacs.com.: Jack Swanson: Born to Ture and Mary Swanson February 19, 1934 in Seattle, WA, passed away September 19, 2008 in Spokane, WA. Jack is survived by his wife of 22 years Gunhild and
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Your humble servant posing with his trash booty. // Photo by Hank. Despite a flash downpour this year’s Spokane River Clean Up seemed like the best ever. I had a blast, partly because the kids didn’t come this year (although I love doing it with them.) Without having to worry about coming across needles and
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