A Tale of Ecotourism, Indigenous Heritage and Natural Wonder By Alana Livingston Cover photo courtesy of Alana Livingston Tucked halfway between Vancouver, British Columbia, and the world-renowned Whistler lies a little piece of heaven called Squamish. This coastal town, situated at the northern tip of the Howe Sound Fjord, not only embodies the rugged beauty […]
AirFlare, the app that turns your smartphone into an outdoors rescue locator, is now in use by ski patrol at all five ski areas within a 2-hour drive of Spokane. Mt. Spokane and 49° North recently signed on as AirFlare partners, joining early adopters Lookout Pass, Silver Mountain, and Schweitzer. The result is a robust
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By Alana Livingston Krete Academy introduces an opportunity for parkour enthusiasts in Spokane with the city’s first exclusively-indoors parkour gym. Unlike the conventional outdoor setting for parkour activities, this facility provides a controlled environment for practitioners to refine their skills or embark on a new journey. Classes catering to diverse age groups, from preschool to
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In January, an additional section of the Trolley Trail was purchased by City of Spokane Parks and Recreation thanks to the County Conservation Futures program administered by Spokane County Parks. But it was first thanks to local Molly Marshall, who submitted the application for acquisition. She is one of several who are passionate about preserving
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After 35 years in business, long-time Spokane Valley-based supplier of Nordic ski gear, bikes, and other fitness gear, Fitness Fanatics, will permanently close. Owner Robin DeRuwe made the announcement, which was met with sadness by many in the Spokane outdoors community, in late February. “It’s time to explore a new chapter and get out from
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At a time when many brick-and-mortar ski shops in the country are going out of businesses, Spokane Alpine Haus owners Rachel and Drew Harding say they’re excited to be in the position to open a second shop this fall. Their business has outgrown the capacity of their long-time South Hill location, and opening a second
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A local 190-acre natural area, known as the Westwood Natural Area or Thorpe Property, is currently up for sale by the State of Washington. In a neighborhood that is already shadowed by a proposed 3,500 development units with inadequate infrastructure for the load, natural areas such as this hang in the balance. The City of
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Grow your love for the outdoors at the 62nd annual Big Horn Show, March 14-17 at the Spokane County Fairgrounds, presented by Lithia Motors. There’s something for everyone in the family and all types of outdoor enthusiasts at this annual Spokane tradition. The 2024 Big Horn Show is the event to learn about everything from how to be
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