Hiking in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness September may remain hot and dry in the low country, but the month typically grants high country visitors their first glimpse of the advent of fall. For those who relish fall color and cooler hiking temperatures, a September visit to Rock Lake in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness can be […]
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The Tamarack and the Spruce are two brand-new overnight options at Riverside State Park, and they are a welcome addition to the campground at Bowl and Pitcher. Each cabin is roughly 400 square feet, and they’re slightly set apart from the tent camping and RV camping in order to provide a more peaceful visit. Both
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Tourists and locals looking to entertain out-of-town guests or groups of friends have a new, unique way to explore the natural wonders, historical and geological sites, and other regional oddities and attractions: riding in style in a 1976 VW bus named Gwennie the Wandering Bird. Sandpoint’s Feelin’ Groovy Tours kicked off its inaugural season this
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In a recent move that left many conservationists scratching their heads, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have reopened the public comment period on efforts to recover grizzly bears in the North Cascades. During the initial comment period on the recovery plan in 2017, the agencies received over 120,000 comments largely
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For most people, this 24-mile hike is a multi-day backpacking trip. A few hearty souls can hike the Enchantments in a day. But it’s well known for its physical challenges and roughly 5,000 feet of vert that include boulder hobbling, scree bounding, and a lot of nasty roots that make it quite an adventure. At
Anja Petterson Blazes through the Enchantments Read More »
Busy parents looking to get their kids out running by signing up together for a race rejoice! Sandpoint’s biggest foot race of the year is adding a Kids 5K Run to the Scenic Half Marathon on Sunday, September 15. The 5K, for grades K-6, will start and finish at City Beach and run along the
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If you appreciate hand-made artisan products and locally-grown produce, add the Pend Oreille Harvest Festival September 21-22 to your fall calendar. The 4th-year festival is a celebration of the Pend Oreille region’s rich artisan and maker heritage. Vendors will be showing and selling unique arts and crafts and locally grown produce, and festival goers can
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If you love recreating on or along the Spokane River and want to give back, join over 600 other volunteers at the 16thannual Spokane River Clean-Up on Saturday, September 14. Each year, the pounds of trash collected grows as more volunteers show up and cover a larger area along the Spokane River shoreline. “Whether you’re
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In a recent online survey conducted by Spokane County Parks as part of their park plan update process, results indicate there is overwhelming support for the Conservation Futures program, with 94% of respondents agreeing that Spokane County should continue to pursue land and open space preservation. The survey also revealed the public’s interest in improved
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