Jon Snyder ranks high on the list of passionate, community-minded Northwest outdoor enthusiasts. He founded Out There Monthly, and his record on the Spokane City Council continually revealed his dedication to pedestrians, cyclists and outdoor recreation and conservation. On January 12, he took on a new role as the first ever Outdoor Recreation and Economic […]
For years I ignored the lonely Blue Mountains in favor of forever heading north for hiking and backpacking fun. Fortunately, I recently came to my senses: the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness in the Blues is no farther than many of my favorite trails to the north, and since some of the trails are at lower elevation, they
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Sign up for the Team OTM Challenge by May to challenge yourself to complete at least one running or bike riding event each month for six months (May through October). You’ll have dozens of races and less competitive fun runs and rides to choose from, and as a Team OTM Challenge participant, you’ll receive generous
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Jaime Rees handles her mountain bike like a professional downhill mountain bike racer. Because she is one. Penny Schwyn is a certified mountain bike coach who loves to ride in remote backcountry. When you meet them, you won’t see any swagger or braggadocio. But when they ride, their skills speak volumes. More importantly, these founders
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To help promote and celebrate its 40th anniversary, Bloomsday launched a new app that has everything a participant in Bloomsday needs to know, including event schedules, course maps, getting around, runner tracking, results, and social media sharing. Even if you have run or walked a dozen or more times, it’s nice to see the Bloomsday
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Local athlete Jeremy Anglin has a heart for both endurance sports and Cup of Cool Water, a faith-based nonprofit organization in downtown Spokane that helps youth who are homeless. He’s decided to combine these two passions and do some good in the process. SaddleSore 24 is a one-man 24-hour bike ride fundraiser for Cup of
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Take a Wild Walk and Learn About the Inland Northwest’s Winged Wonders When my friend Howard called and told me that he had signed my family and his up for a butterfly hike, I wasn’t sure what to think. I’d read Robert Michael Pyle books, and I’d been on my share of birding trips, so
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The Spokane River Run takes place along the Spokane River April 17. Courses include a 5k, 10k, 25k, 50k and a 50k relay option winding through beautiful Riverside State Park. The race is staffed by volunteers and all proceeds from the race will benefit the Garfield APPLE program by providing school supplies and field trips.
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At 10 a.m. on April 16, 2016, cyclists and walkers are invited to gather for the planting of a special tree at the Nest at Kendall Yards followed by a ride down the Centennial Trail to plant another tree. These trees will mark the 300th and 301st trees planted in Spokane as part of a
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