This re-vamped version of the TrailMix hydration pack sheds 15% off the weight of the original and includes additional storage options. The roll-top opening on the large storage compartment works like a dry-bag, keeping clothing and other gear dry. It compresses out of the way when empty, and there are two large storage pockets on […]
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Hit the city’s water park and get to know this unique eastern Washington lake. An hour and a half west of Spokane in the arid Columbia Basin, the City of Moses Lake offers some great ways to play in the water and enjoy the massive 6,800-acre lake by the same name. Top on the list
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Save water this summer and help protect the Spokane River. Do you love exploring the great outdoors? Do you want to protect Spokane River flows by saving water? Do you want to spend less time tending your lawn? Outdoor Watering Nerds are here to help. The Outdoor Watering Nerds website (Outdoorwateringnerds.org) provides a host
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This update to MSR’s backcountry cookware products is the ideal minimalist backpacking or bikepacking set that adds thoughtful updates while remaining ultralight. The Titan Double Wall Mug (MSRP: $49.95) features a double-wall design that holds the heat in beverages without adding extra weight. The plastic sipping lid lets you take your time enjoying every hot drop.
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Other than your backyard, dogs are encouraged to be off-leash at designated dog park areas. There are several dog parks in Spokane, like High Bridge Dog Park and Riverside Dog Park. (See Spokanecity.org/parks/dogs for more.) Atlas Mill Park along the Spokane River in Coeur d’Alene has a beautiful off-leash beach dog park where they can
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Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Little Spar Lake is located on the Montana side of the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness just west of Highway 56 near the Bull River in Montana. The hike is not long, but the trail is rugged and steep. Most visitors come for the day, but there are a limited
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Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Free Outdoor Entertainment Fundraisers Conservation, Stewardship & Volunteer Opportunities
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In many outdoor spaces, leashes are the law, but some people still ignore it Lou and Mary Haymond were walking on a trail in the Plese Flats area at Riverside State Park when an off-leash dog charged them from more than 150 feet away. Lou moved in front of Mary as it snarled and lunged
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Cover photo courtesy of Brian Heer The first time I saw a grouse in the backcountry, I thought it was a chicken.  It’s just one of many backpacking stories that have solidified in our family’s repertoire of stories from the mountains. Though I’d tried to maintain a cool composure as my father threw out new
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