Since 2015, REI stores have closed their doors on Black Friday to encourage more people to spend the day outside with friends and family enjoying nature. This year REI is going further by promoting November 29 as a nationwide day of action for the planet that’s just the beginning of a whole year of change-making actions. Join REI […]
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New grooming equipment acquired over the past year by the non-profit Priest Lake Nordic Club will allow volunteers to provide improved and expanded trail grooming on the west side of Priest Lake this winter. Purchasing the grooming equipment was made possible thanks to donations from several organizations, individuals, and the US Forest Service’s Resource Advisory
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Looking for a way to get your kids out on the snow this winter? Try Nordic Kids cross-country ski lessons! On seven Saturdays in January and February, 150 kids ages 5-15 are up at the Mount Spokane State Park Nordic Ski Area, laughing, stretching their legs, and learning new skills. They learn in teams based
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Kick off the new year with a weekend of health and fitness inspiration, information, and, if you come dressed for it, sweat! The Spokane Health & Fitness Expo January 4-5 at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center brings together some of the best health and fitness related businesses, organizations, experts, and products under one roof. Come
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On September 21, Avista significantly lowered the Spokane River above Nine Mile Falls Dam in order to complete some maintenance projects. Local paddlers and divers have known about a significant collection of old tires in the area, but the water was always too deep to retrieve them. Thanks to volunteer efforts from the Spokane Riverkeeper
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The Inland NW Ale Trail is more popular than ever before, but it’s not really a trail in the classic definition. The Inland NW Ale Trail map allows participants to visit participating breweries and collect a stamp on their map in order to earn prizes. Now the map is available as an app for Apple
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Just downstream from the Cascade Mountain town of Winthrop on the Methow River, a new 2-acre park was dedicated this fall for locals and visitors alike. Homestream Park, a beautiful space featuring artwork by Native American sculptor Smoker Marchand, is a restored riparian area with benches along the river; a short trail; and a public
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Paddlers, anglers, tubers, and rafters can enjoy an improved access site for the Spokane River within the Great Gorge recreational area. Upgrades to improve safety and ease of use were made to the Aubrey White Water Trail Access put-in/take-out area, located adjacent to the City of Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility. The site was
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THIS BOOTY HAS BEEN FOUND! Ready to play Out There Outdoors’ Backcountry Booty treasure hunt contest? Read on for our contest rules and details. Then get out there and find the booty! The booty up for grabs is 2 days of alpine or Nordic skiing or snowboarding for 2 adults at Big White Ski Resort
