Let me be your concierge for a Northeast Washington hiking weekend this summer that includes hiking Thirteen Mile Trail, an overnight car-camping stay at Swan Lake and a visit to the frontier-like town of Republic, Wash. You will make lifelong memories. Swan Lake Campground From Republic, drive Route 21 south for approximately seven miles to …
With summer on your doorstep, it’s time to get out on your bike and explore some scenic, bike friendly roads in our area. While you can always go out for a spin on backroads by yourself, gran fondos offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy these roads with other riders. Fondos are mass participation cycling events …
Floating the Little Spokane River is a close-to-home classic that may leave you a little disoriented mid-way through the trip, wondering what wild corner of the Earth you’ve been magically transported to, as ducks, herons and other water-loving birds bust loose from lush riparian greenery; deer and moose stare at you in wonder from shore; …
Paddle the Little Spokane River (shuttle included) Read More »
Rivers beckon when the dry heat of summer begins to drain your energy. Tubing a river is the quintessential relaxing activity – simply sit back and enjoy the scenery. Play it safe, though. A well-fitting, properly-adjusted Coast Guard-approved Type III-V personal flotation device (PFD) should be worn by everyone tubing on moving water, regardless of …
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Nelson Cycling Club describes the North Shore trail system, which you can ride to in a few minutes from your plush campsite at the Kokanee Creek Campground, like this: “The north shore of Kootenay Lake’s West Arm covers a large variety of terrain with impressive slab lines everywhere that range from fun to insane.” While …
Tucked between the forested slope of the Slocan Range of the Selkirk Mountains and the broad sandy beaches of Kootenay Lake, Kokanee Creek Provincial Park boasts three campgrounds surrounding the steep, cedar- and hemlock-shaded canyon of Kokanee Creek. A popular day-use and camping destination twenty minutes from Nelson, B.C., Kokanee Creek encompasses nearly two miles …
When I first started doing crazy things like running marathons, I felt compelled to have plans. I would buy books on training, obsessively surf the “Runner’s World” website, compare tables and results, keep journals, log miles and test shoes. I talked about my plans, my methods, and the impossibility that I could ever do anything …
Planless: A Journey Back to Loving What You Loved Read More »
A special meeting of the club was called to liquidate the lodge and property. Property taxes this year were a staggering $3.80 per year. Mabel Gould was in on the exodus of members that left the club to form the Hobnailers hiking club because of disagreements over the lodge and Mount Spokane property issue. (Although …
Looking Back at the Spokane Mountaineers (1951 to 1967) Read More »
Whether you are a novice fly fisherman or a seasoned veteran of trout stalking, the act of buying a new fly rod can be overwhelming at times. The options are truly endless, and there are so many brands and models on the market that you sometimes might wish you had stuck with bait fishing (man, …
