About 1,300 more acres of Dishman Hills and county land will now be dedicated to natural-area protection and public, nonmotorized recreation, thanks to a non-profit conservation group called the Dishman Hills Natural Area Association. Get the full story from the Spokesman-Review.
Ladies, don’t miss your chance to grab one of 14 spots for a women only mountain biking clinic. Hosted by the Fat Tire Trail Riders Club and Spokane Parks & Recreation, the clinic runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on June 28 at Riverside State Park and welcomes riders of all skill levels. Register …
If you missed the last HydroTherapy kayaking session, here’s a cool recap. The lessons are free and they welcome kayakers of any experience level, so get out there! Another session is coming up on July 2nd.
Photo by ASI – www.asiorders.com The Spokesman Review had good coverage of this past weekend’s Ford Iron Man Triathlon in Coeur d’ Alene. It was colder than usual and the winners won by a good margin. You can read the SR stories here.For more race results here’s link to the official race website.
Jon Snyder was interviewed on Bob Glatzer’s Rant on KYRS 89.9 on Friday. Jon discussed his campaign for City Council in District 2. You can hear all of Jon’s interview here: Jon Snyder Interview 6-19-09
Spokane Historic Preservation Advocates presents a talk this Thursday on an essential aspect of walkable neighborhoods: Street trees. Here’s the details: SPOKANE’S LARGE-CANOPY STREET TREES ENDANGERED? Advocating for the Preservation of Large Species Street Trees in Spokane A FREE Lecture: Large Trees Belong in Urban Landscapes Speaker: Dr. Mike Kuhns, Extension Forester, Utah State University …
The Washington State Trails Association is doing some outreach to the Spokane area. They have some cool trail work parties coming up. Here’s the details on their upcoming Spokane meeting: Get to Know the Washington Trails Association Thursday June 25, 7-8 P.M. at REI Find out about WTA’s Hiking Trail Advocacy and Trail Maintenance Work …
There’s still time to register for the area’s longest-running adventure race. It’s lots of fun and first-timers are welcome. Read this month’s cover story for more on racing. Here’s the details from North Idaho College: We’re extending the early bird pricing for another week for the NICHALLENGE. The new deadline to get the $70/person rate …
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This just in from The Lands Council: Help Protect The Selkirks and Cabinet-Yaak Grizzly Bears! Grizzly bears in the Selkirk Mountains of eastern Washington through the Idaho Panhandle and into the Cabinet Mountains and Yaak River watershed in northwest Montana are severely threatened from habitat fragmentation, extensive road networks, motorized vehicles and development. These grizzly …
