By Wil Wheaton This set of the lightest Ibex base layers ever is ideal for spring-through-fall layering that will come in handy equally on cool summer nights in the alpine, spring skin tracks or fall archery hunts. Comprised of 85% merino wool, Ibex uses a spinning technology that improves the thermal efficiency of its base […]
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Mountain biking and hiking in B.C.’s Arrow Slocan Valley Cover photo courtesy of Arrow Slocan Tourism Tucked into the B.C.’s wild West Kootenays, the Arrow Slocan region is a dreamscape of mountains, lakes, rivers and trails. For Spokane-area outdoors lovers searching for off-radar adventure, the four-hour drive delivers epic mountain biking, spectacular hikes, hot springs
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E-bike, mountain, gravel, and road bike rentals in Spokane and North Idaho for every kind of rider By Bradley Bleck Cover photo courtesy of Bradley Bleck Looking for bike rentals in Spokane or North Idaho? These Inland Northwest shops offer a wide range of rentals, from e-bikes to fat bikes. Each shop suggests reserving a
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Cover photo courtesy of Lisa Laughlin Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Department is seeking community input to shape the future of local parks through a countywide survey. The department is updating its Park, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan—revised every six years—to guide future funding and development decisions. The survey aims to gather diverse
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One of the things that sets Slidewaters apart from any water park you’ve ever been to is the gorgeous, crystal-blue Lake Chelan views. Of course, once you and your family start exploring the 12-acre water park’s 12 water slides and other water features, you’ll be having too much fun to gawk at those lake and
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Cover photo courtesy of Kristi Putney By Alana Livingston There’s something special about exploring a place on foot. You notice more—the stories, the smells, the architecture, the energy. Wander Spokane offers guided walking tours year-round that dive into the history, food, art, and even the haunted past of this city we love. Every tour is
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By Alana Livingston Cover photo courtesy of Alana Livingston Just a couple hours north of Spokane, tucked along the quiet shoreline of Lower Arrow Lake in British Columbia, Lakeside Castlegar Cabins offers the kind of escape that feels like stumbling into a happy accident. It’s not polished or fancy, and that’s exactly its charm.
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Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall When you pick up a guidebook, you’re probably on a mission for information (starting point, elevation gain, toilets). Secondary concerns might include the views, wildlife, and plants along the way. I, for one, do not expect a guidebook to also be beautiful and interjected with science and history. This
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Spokane Commute Smart: Incentives and Tools for Smarter, Greener Commuting Spokane, Wash. If you live in Spokane County and already choose alternative forms of transportation to get to and from work—or have been considering it—Commute Smart Northwest offers a range of valuable resources, tools, and incentives to make your commute more sustainable and rewarding. By
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