The streets of Spokane’s Manito and Comstock neighborhoods will be closed to motorized traffic from 6-9 p.m. on June 21 as Spokane Summer Parkways descends on the otherwise vehicle-heavy roadways. Summer Parkways Spokane is modeled after a similar event in Columbia called Ciclovia, meaning “bike path,” and encourages all ages to get on their bicycles […]
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When it comes to starting a distillery in North Idaho, there is no shortage of hoops you have to jump through with the state and the feds. Still, the owners of Up North Distillery wanted to give it a try. Hilary and Randy Mann are two brave souls who have been successfully producing honey and apple
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NW Outdoors, Spokane’s outdoor gear and apparel consignment store selling gently used hiking, biking, paddling, skiing, camping and other outdoor gear, is constantly adding new items, so stop in often to see what’s new. Here are a few of the deals that were up for grabs at the end of May at the NW Outdoors
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People need experiences in nature, and runners truly value new scenery to beat-feet. Early summer is the best time to run in Montana’s Glacier Country; foliage blooms, trails dry out, waterfalls surge, and tall, snowy peaks offer a grand show. An adventurer’s paradise, Glacier is sure to earn first-place in a runners’ heart. So many
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Leah Hillbrand and Sierra Jo Sans charge whitewater in very different ways that both leave me clutching the arms of my chair. Both also hail from Eastern Washington University, where Hillbrand is a whitewater instructor and Sans is a student in the outdoor recreation program. But those aren’t the only things they have in common.
Whitewater Mentors: A Conversation with Two River Paddlers Read More »
This Booty has been found! Congrats to the winners and thank you to our sponsors Crazy Creek and DOMA Coffee Roasting Company! Play the OTM Backcountry Booty treasure hunt contest and you get to explore different trails around the region and possibly win gift certificates for cool outdoor gear and other prizes. Here’s how it
Backcountry Booty: Crazy Creek Chair & DOMA Coffee (Hidden 6.12.17; Found 6.15.17) Read More »
The heart of summer is short: only 13 weekends. Try to fit in some community festival fun in with your outdoor adventures. Here are some of our favorite regional festivals worthy of a road trip or local staycation. ArtFest (June 2-4, Spokane) Free outdoor festival, organized by the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture,
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For several years, the Windermere Marathon has attracted a significant field of runners. The flat course frequently gives veteran runners a new personal record, and it’s the perfect start to the summer race season. But this year’s race is extra special for Spokane’s Javier Pita. “Running on the Centennial Trail with the river to the
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The Kaniksu 50 Ultra-marathon and Emory Corwine Memorial Ruck Race is well known in the Inland Northwest for its stunning scenery and challenging course. This year, the race will be held on July 15 in the lower Selkirk Mountains. The Emory Corwine Memorial Ruck Race is a 50-mile relay race in which each team member
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