Data and numbers drive the majority of our public-land decisions these days. Near the end of 2015, the Washington State Department of Transportation installed an EcoCounter on the freshly paved section of the Centennial Trail in Kendall Yards to measure the user-type and popularity of the trail. For many reasons, this ‘newer’ section has received […]
Spokane, Wash.—Centennial Trail Pedestrian and Cyclist Data Read More »
Wild Skills Junior Ski Patrol with SheJumps! at Schweitzer Mountain Resort, March 3. Girls ages 8-17 (intermediate to expert skiers/snowboarders) can learn mountain safety and first aid from ski patrollers. Marchigras at Silver Mountain Resort, March 9—night skiing and tubing session (5-7 p.m.). 5th Grade Passport Family Weekend at 49 Degrees North, March 10. KREM
Kid-friendly March Events in Spokane and North Idaho Read More »
Staying home this spring break? Keep kids physically active with local outdoor adventures—some can even be educational. Here are 10 ideas, either free or low-cost, for planning your spring staycation. Cat Tales Zoological Park & Wildlife Center: As close to a zoo as we get in the Inland Northwest, Cat Tales is a non-profit organization
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Not all that long ago, I wrote in the pages of “Out There” that I had been wearing a single pair of green Superfeet running inserts for the better part of a decade. Admitting that they were many times past their manufacturer-advised lifespan I wrote something like, “I’m sure they’re no longer helping, but they
Feel Good Feet: How a Fit ID Can Improve Your Runs Read More »
Do: Whatever your doctor or medical professionals tell you. Consume lots of good, nourishing foods (like bone broth, foods high in anti-oxidants, clean proteins, and water! Rest and remember: Bodies heal. You just have to let them. Focus on some fun alternative activities you’ve been missing out on—like knitting! Don’t: Drink alcohol. It’s inflammatory and
Do’s and Don’ts of Recovery From a Sports Injury Read More »
Injury is a kind of life-altering, identity-questioning state to live in. It’s like being in a parallel universe where you’re a less bad-ass version of your normal self. I typically begin with a cycle akin to those of mourning: denial, bargaining, anger, and theoretically acceptance should show up sometime, too. I hang out in denial
Extreme Knitting: What to Do When Recovering From a Sports Injury Read More »
By March the 4-O Ranch unit of the Chief Joseph State Wildlife Area is easing into spring mode. Green grass is returning to the open slopes and visitors can expect to see wildflowers, even as the mountains to the north are still open to skiing and snowshoeing. The larger Chief Joseph Wildlife Area totals over
Hike of the Month: Chief Joseph State Wildlife Area in Southeast Washington Read More »
Shoulder seasons get a bad rap. Skiers and boarders fantasize about early-winter’s powder stashes, climbers wait for the rock to stop seeping, mountain bikers cheer on the sun as they wait for trails to dry out, and hikers grow weary of the muck and slush. But the in-between seasons offer us the chance to slow
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If you’re looking for your next spring ski trip basecamp, don’t overlook Idaho’s Silver Valley. The historic mining town of Wallace, Idaho, is garnering attention as a no-frills destination for skiers and snowboarders. Located in the Bitterroot Range of the Rocky Mountains a mere 15-minute drive from Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area and Silver
Time for a Wallace, Idaho, Spring Skiing Getaway Read More »
