What is normal for you when you ride a bike? How far do you go? What kind of riding do you do? Do you ever push the envelope? If so, were you surprised how comfortable you were at being outside your comfort zone? Our area offers a multitude of opportunities if you want to do […]
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With a nice mix of both fancy and rugged activities – from wine tasting and outdoor art shows to hiking and mountain biking – I’ve never been disappointed by Leavenworth. Only a 3-hour drive from Spokane, this Bavarian village-themed town in central Washington is a great choice for a family-friendly destination or a couples-getaway. As
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From first day pedal pushers to those who shred singletrack every day, cycling is a sport that attracts riders of all different sizes and skill levels. Some have loved the sport since they were kids, while others may have taken it up later in life because knee issues or as a new way to get
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The morning of August 15th saw Long Lake alive with the sounds of laughing children as brightly colored kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards were being eagerly paddled out at Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club’s (SCKC) 4th annual Paddle, Splash, and Play event. The event allowed the public to try out different kinds of
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The day after completing a MovNat teacher training workshop in Santa Monica, Sandpoint-based Collin Beggs spotted an elderly homeless man passed out on the sidewalk in the full July sunlight, the dusky red sunburn on his skin obviously getting worse by the minute. Beggs went over, woke the man enough to ask his permission, then
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An updated version of Washington Trails Association’s free Trailblazer mobile app now makes it easier for hikers to get outside and enjoy Washington’s trails. After miles and miles of helpful input and thoughtful requests, the newest version of the WTA Trailblazer app for iPhone and Android has many new features that separate this app from
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I rode 108 miles on a two speed bike. According to Strava, the ride was 7,222 feet of elevation with only two gears to choose from. It was not something I set out to do, but once fate stepped in, I decided to press on. The Coeur d’Fondo is a bike ride around Lake Coeur
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The Rathdrum Adventure Race is a three-sport event that includes mountain biking, kayaking, and running, with intermediate and beginner courses. It can be completed by individuals or teams, which makes it the perfect active event for groups of family and friends to do together in the scenic Rathdrum, Rathdrum Mountain and Twin Lakes area. Full
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Bike MS Cycle the Silver Valley is a two-day fundraising ride to help people living with MS. The ride includes multiple different routes that cover the length of the scenic Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. As many as 200 riders choose from 20-100 mile rides that come with fully stocked rest stops, full meals, and
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