Fittingly, this story begins with a bike ride. Husband and wife shop owners John Bowman and Beven Rich were living in Michigan when Beven went on a 7-week-long charity ride (called The Big Ride), which took her through Idaho en route from Seattle to Washington, DC. She was hooked. The couple had been itching to […]
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Why the Spokane River’s fate runs through us all Cover photo courtesy Cutboard Studios The Spokane River tumbles powerfully through the heart of the Spokane metro. It’s a small section of the river, which threads 111 miles from Lake Coeur d’Alene to Lake Roosevelt, but the location is a metaphor for how we should view
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Cover photo courtesy of Alana Livingston By Alana Livingston Nature provides an ideal setting for enjoying meals amidst the beauty and tranquility of the open air. Spokane Chef Chad White’s latest endeavor, Trailfeast, was inspired by his love of the outdoors, childhood memories, and passion for food. After cooking upscale dishes off the back of
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Since 2002, the Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival has been bringing talented bluegrass musicians to the shores of Medical Lake at Waterfront Park, just a 20-minute drive west of downtown Spokane. Over the years, Blue Waters has brought some of the biggest names in bluegrass music to the Inland Northwest. This year’s festival, which runs Aug.
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By Jennifer LaRue Within our communities, there are property owners forgoing their lawnmowers and opting for more sustainable landscaping practices like going pesticide-free, planting drought-tolerant ground cover, creating rain and rock gardens, adding plant diversity, and nourishing food forests. The latter is the main focus of a Permaculture/Regenerative Agriculture Summer Camp (July 8-Aug. 30) for
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A Roller Coaster Journey to Smooth Trails Planning the Cycle Celebration event this year has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride. The closure of the Centennial Trail threw a wrench into organizers’ plans, creating unforeseen challenges and adjustments. But now that the trail has reopened, the excitement is back, and the event is
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Cover photo courtesy Kara Ratcliff Twenty-five-year-old Spokane resident and EWU student Kara Ratcliff is one of 42 athletes competing in the upcoming Highline World Championship, July 17-21 in Laax, Switzerland. She will be competing in the Freestyle Female division against 11 other women, including one other American. Ratcliff, who moved to Spokane from Boulder, Colorado,
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Photo: Michael McLane, courtesy of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance The annual pilgrimage of mountain bikers from across the Northwest to the northeast corner of Washington known as Kettle Fest continues July 17-21. The five-day event hosted by Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Evergreen East includes camping, trail work, and epic singletrack riding in the Kettle
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Cover photo courtesy of Axel Imagery The Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association (PORPA) is gearing up for another season of on-water events. The club for rowing and other non-motorized water sports is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a club row July 13 from Thama Shores to Riley Creek at LaClede, Idaho. Rowers will gather,
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