The Ferrule mixed media art show presented by The Bike Hub will feature artistic creations made from old bike parts by artist, bike shop manager, and event organizer Zach Hettinger; photo prints by local photographer and mountain bike race organizer Josh Tofsrud; wild nature-themed art by Destiny Jaeger; and work by a local graffiti artist […]
Ferrule Mixed Media Art Show (Aug. 1, 6-10 PM)—Bike Art & More Read More »
Play the OTM Backcountry Booty scavenger hunt contest and you get to explore different trails around the region and possibly win gift certificates for cool outdoor gear and other prizes from local businesses like Mountain Gear. Here’s how it works: 1. We hide a booty certificate, that’s good for whatever prizes are up for grabs,
Backcountry Booty: Riverside State Park Read More »
The seed was planted a few years ago when my dad and I rode our motorcycles into Glacier National Park. As we followed the two-lane highway through the narrows and I struggled to stay on the road, I wondered to myself what it would be like to pedal instead. Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy
Biking the Going-to-the-Sun-Road Read More »
Living in the landlocked Inland Northwest, you don’t hear the words “I’m going surfing next weekend” all that often. During the summer months, there are plenty of conversations about epic mountain bike trips or whitewater adventures, but seldom does talk of surfing work its way into our local outdoor lexicon. So last month when those
Surfing Roadtrip on Oregon’s North Coast Read More »
Cycle Celebration was founded in 2013 as part of ValleyFest thanks to Bill Gothmann. Learn how his love of cycling inspired this annual community event.
Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration Founder Bill Gothmann Read More »
Camping with kids isn’t really relaxing. Let’s admit that from the beginning. Tent camping, which frames my experiences so far as a parent, is a lot of work in itself; add young children to the mix and it’s no longer the type of tranquil nature experience that one might have enjoyed during pre-parenthood camping trips.
Over 100 resorts in North America are now offering lift-served mountain biking with increased rider demand for a range of gravity oriented trails, from fun, flowy green and blue singletrack to black and double black descents littered with jumps and other technical features. Several resorts here in the Inland Northwest, including Schweitzer, Whitefish Mountain Resort,
Silver Mountain Bike Park Gets a Trail Tune-Up Read More »
Northern Idaho’s Lake Pend Oreille is so deep that it supports U.S. Navy submarine tests and persistent reports of mysterious lake creatures. Its 111 miles of largely undeveloped shoreline, much of it U.S. Forest Service lands, also offer uncharted territory – if you’re willing to walk, boat or paddle. Below, find three great places to
Going to the Lake: Lake Pend Oreille–Beachside Camping for Hikers and Boaters Read More »
Have you seen the rings of Saturn lately? How about the Ring Nebula? On Saturday, August 2, the Spokane Astronomical Society is partnering with rangers from Riverside State Park to host a stargazing night out at Steptoe Butte. The constellation counting will be up on top, but if it happens to be too windy, meet
Summer Star Gazing at Steptoe Butte (Aug. 2) Read More »
