“Paddling is a wholesome sport and a good way to meet people,” says Stan Mrzygod, president of the Spokane Canoe & Kayak Club, which he’s been a member of since 1979. He and his wife taught their three children how to paddle. “They just learned by doing it with me,” he says. By the teenage …
Paddling with Your Kids — What to Know Before You Go Read More »
If you are gluten free or just seeking a delicious drink to enjoy in addition to beer and wine, look no further than Summit Cider, which opened in Coeur d’Alene in March, 2015 with a lineup of hard apple ciders that are sure to please any palate. Located off Kathleen Avenue and just behind Fred …
After a long day, a cool Slow Ride IPA is one of the best ways to unwind. Slow Ride by New Belgium Brewing takes a detour from all of the bitter and hoppy IPAs on the market. This mellow IPA collaborates with big citrus aromas and a lingering malty flavor. New Belgium blended four hops …
The Spokane River is a trail, 111 miles long, offering something for everybody, in every season: soaking up nature along the Centennial Trail, the excitement of hooking a native trout, rafting the Bowl and Pitcher, swimming or soaking up some sun on the riverbank. While finding the river is pretty straight forward, accessing the river …
The Inland Northwest’s arid reputation is baked into its name. While it may be on the “dry side” of the Cascades, with world-class whitewater, blue-ribbon fishing and a place at the forefront of river sports, the region has been quietly racking up river recreation accolades over the years. Meet these three Inland Northwest river people …
River People: A Fly Caster, River Surfer and Whitewater Pioneer Read More »
One time, and one time only, I ate one of those Mountain House dehydrated meals. I had been misled into believing that real outdoors people must not only have nerves of steel, but guts of steel, and thus such food was a mandatory accessory to proving expedition toughness. As camping and mountaineering season approaches, it …
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Last July’s Watermelon Hill fire, sparked by target shooters using exploding targets, charred over 13,000 acres on the Fishtrap Recreation Area and surrounding land. As destructive and terrifying as it was last summer, the wildfire also provides hikers an opportunity to watch the area’s recovery this spring. Most of the largest ponderosa pines survived, aspens …
Hike of the Month: Fishtrap Lake, Bureau of Land Management (Cheney, Wash.) Read More »
Spokane’s Shawna Buzzingham, already a world class disc golf player, continues to rise through the ranks – she is earning her way, she is gritty and ambitious and is just as determined to share the fun as she is to win. “I started disc golfing eight years ago,” says Buzzingham, “and have been competitive since …
Local Pro Disc Golfer Shawna Buzzingham Lands Discraft Sponsorship Read More »
“Our races are like a family reunion every month, but with people you enjoy,” says Trail Maniacs founder Dave Dutro. If you’re reading this magazine, then chances are high that you’re already a trail maniac. Trail runners, mountain bikers and hikers all use the same trails in the local State Parks, and all of them …
