Cover photo courtesy of Visit Sandpoint Let’s handle the first part of a Sandpoint road trip this way: If your starting point is say, Spokane, then your driving time to Sandpoint will be 80-90 minutes via I-90 east to Coeur d’Alene, then Highway 95 north to Sandpoint. Pretty easy. Once you grab lodging in town […]
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Three New Mountain Bike Trails in and Around Nelson, B.C. By Vince Hempsall Cover photo by Kari Medig and Courtesy of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism Mountain biking wasn’t born in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, but some might argue it was perfected there. Just ask Nelson local and three-time Red Bull Rampage
Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles Nothing beats a hot spring soak after a fall day hike, and Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort (40 minutes north of Nelson, B.C.), is surrounded by some pretty spectacular options. Take your pick from old-growth forest, stream-or-lakeside strolls, challenging hill climbs, or cascading waterfalls. Then kick back and relax in the
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These fall road trips will have you packing your bags again. Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles After a slow start to getting out there this summer, we managed to pack a ton of adventures in to the last few months. By the time we started putting this issue together in August, I was feeling ready
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Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth, Wash. For anyone looking for a proper fall larch march, it’s hard to beat Carne Mountain Trail on the eastern flank of the Cascades. Located northwest of Leavenworth, it can serve as a day hike on a fall tourist trip, or it can be extended to
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Cover photo Courtesy of the Twisp Chamber of Commerce Located in the heart of the Methow Valley, Twisp, Wash., captivates visitors with its picturesque beauty and vibrant community spirit. The town of Twisp rests on the valley floor where the pristine waters of the Methow and Twisp rivers meet. Surrounded by the rugged peaks of
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Cover photo courtesy of Grant County Tourism As the vibrant colors of fall blanket the landscapes of Grant County, Washington, it’s the perfect time to explore the breathtaking outdoor scenes through hiking and fishing. This guide takes you on a road trip to some of the most serene and picturesque spots across the county, with
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Photo: Hiking along the Columbia River near Castlegar Forge Fall Adventures Your Own Way in Castlegar, B.C. Whether you’re on a hunt for stunning autumn foliage or a sucker for high-speed mountain thrills, Castlegar, B.C., has it all without the crowds. This small, friendly city nestled in a valley along the Columbia River just three
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Cover photo by Deb Korzen courtesy of Turnbull NWR The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service needs volunteers to assist with its annual community-supported restoration effort this fall at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, happening Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. The event lines up with National Wildlife Refuge Week, which is the largest single-day
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