UPDATE: We’re happy to report that the trash and camps referenced in this article have been cleaned up. Thank you, City of Spokane! — The Spokane River is an urban treasure that many lifetime locals are still discovering along with astounded newcomers who are blown away that there is a swimmable, floatable, and fishable river of […]
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You may have seen ice skaters at the Skate Ribbon in downtown Spokane’s Riverfront Park this winter, but its official summer use is for wheels. Admission is free if you bring your own skates, scooter, or skateboard. The Skate Ribbon is open from 5:00 a.m. to midnight every day, and you can rent gear from
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Inline skating—sometimes incorrectly generalized as Rollerblading, which is actually a brand of skates—had its heyday in the late 80s and early 90s, but it died out like bright blue eye shadow and teased hair. What’s curious about the sport—like the recent resurrection of choker necklaces and high-waist jeans—is that it may be the new cool
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Yoga and nature are a perfect pair. Imagine the peacefulness of a gentle yoga class paired with the tranquility of a trickling stream, a fresh breeze, and the chirping of birds. It all sounds pretty idyllic, but did you lug your food and shelter 12 miles into the mountains for that little slice of heaven?
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I think most people assume that, because I am a nutritionist, I spend my evenings dicing kale and sweet potatoes to make a wild game stew while sipping on home-brewed kombucha. It is one of my great struggles with authenticity to admit that, after a day of telling people how to prepare amazing, nutritious meals,
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It’s said that the journey matters more than the destination. Staying fueled is an important part of a safe and enjoyable journey. When choosing food for a hike or outing, the key is to keep the food items simple, nutritious, calorie dense, and lightweight. Many people are aware of the need for protein to keep
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Dorcas Miller’s book “Backcountry Cooking: From Pack to Plate in 10 Minutes” doesn’t have full-page, mouth-watering food photos, but it does have an immense amount of practical, vetted, and diverse information, wisdom, and recipes for all backcountry adventurers. In the Introduction, Miller asks a question that sets the foundation for the entire book: “What kind
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When I was seventeen, I signed up for a 5-day backpacking trip into the wilds of the Colorado Rockies. The first day out, the guides passed around baggies of “gorp”, an energy-inducing homemade trail mix. By mid-afternoon, we started to feel the weight of our packs and the emptiness in our bellies, but our guides
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The erratic buzz of my alarm at 5 a.m. stirred me from sleep. As I scrambled after my phone through a jumbled mess of pillows and blankets, I remembered in a jolt of excitement, “It’s a run-venture morning!” I unlocked my phone with visions of the day ahead: running the sections of the Going to
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