A hike to the popular Icicle Ridge viewpoint exposes the quirky brilliance of Leavenworth. To the south, the Stuart Range with its alpine lakes and sculpted peaks plow skyward; to the north, the Cascades continue their voluminous march toward Canada. And to the east, the Bavarian-themed town some 5,000 miles from Europe offers a smorgasbord […]
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By Blair Libby After admiring, camping alongside, and inundating myself in the Pacific Northwest Trail’s dozens of backcountry waters, I’ve devised my own rating system for the benefit of Out There Outdoors’ lake enthusiasts: The Way There, Big Rocks, Snackability, and Wildlife. Ball Lakes and Pyramid Lake (Moderate) The Way There: These lakes are nestled high
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By Blair Libby A pair of bald eagles moved from ponderosa, to fir, to possibly a spruce, which rose up from corners of the lake as trout lookout towers. After a few explosive wing flaps during liftoff, they would glide, bodies as still as the glassy water that mirrored them. I followed their flight path on the water’s
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To help you make the most of your outdoor time and keep things fresh during the pandemic, the faculty of Eastern Washington University’s Recreation and Leisure Services Program in partnership with Out There Outdoors has created the SPOvid-19 Local Adventure Series. Episode 7 – Paddling Little Spokane By Chris Hoppe, Director EWU EPIC Adventures Summer time for many
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Spokane, Wash. Between July 15 and August 15, G.L.O.W. Children Early Learning Center, a not-for-profit childcare center located in downtown Spokane, is hosting a virtual family event called Bin-GLOW. For a suggested donation of $10, families can print off or receive a hard copy of a Bin-GLOW (bingo-type) card with 20 family-friendly activities. As families complete the activities,
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Spokane, Wash. If you ride long enough, it’s never a question of if you have an accident, but when you have an accident. Crashes are the worst-case scenario on any ride. Sometimes they are caused by a personal mistake, a guilty driver, or an act of god. It only takes a moment for everything to change, and
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Leavenworth, Wash. The Access Fund is pleased to announce that they have acquired Alphabet Rock and Icehouse Boulders in Icicle Canyon outside Leavenworth. This conservation project is the result of a collaboration among Access Fund, the private landowner, local partner organizations, and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The property will soon be transferred to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National
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Camping is considered low risk, according to infectious disease and public health experts. Use these tips and extra precautions to plan your next trip.
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Spokane, Wash. Last month, the Riverside State Park Foundation proudly released the most complete and comprehensive trail map for Washington’s largest state park. Considering Riverside State Park occupies 9,194 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers, the demand for an accurate and thorough map has been enormous in recent years. The 18” x 24”
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