Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we use daily (from electric scooters and bikes to tools and portable electronics), but improper disposal of these batteries can pose serious fire and safety hazards. “Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are very difficult to extinguish and pose significant additional risks to firefighters,” says Lance Dahl, Fire Marshal […]
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June 21 marks the 10th anniversary of Spokatopia, Spokane’s ultimate mountain biking festival, held at Camp Sekani Park. This high-energy celebration of two wheels offers a full day of fun for riders of all ages and skill levels. To celebrate, all general admission and bike demos are FREE this year but you need to RSVP
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Photo by Doug Marshall, courtesy of Visit Sandpoint When early summer arrives in Sandpoint, Idaho, the mountains come alive with more trails to ride than you can fit into your vacation schedule. Sandpoint has been quietly adding to its trail systems that are anchored by long-time classics by building some of the Northwest’s best new
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Cover photo courtesy of Carol Corbin Explore these summer outdoor music festivals in the Pacific Northwest that you can bikepack to and camp at—or drive and bring your bike for day rides between music sets. For gear and route planning tips, visit Bikepacking.com, a top resource for adventure cyclists. Kettle River Music Festival – Curlew,
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By Carol Corbin Cover photo courtesy of Derrick Knowles Honestly, the musical genre barely registered when Out There Outdoors publisher Derrick Knowles invited me and several other riders to bikepack from Spokane to Medical Lake, Washington, for the 2024 Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival in August. It takes very little for me to say “yes” to
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Photos courtesy of the Route of the Hiawatha Discover nature’s theme park this summer on the Route of the Hiawatha! Forget the roller coasters—this is a ride you’ll actually remember. Coast gently downhill through 15 miles of jaw-dropping scenery in the Bitterroot Mountains, crossing 7 sky-high trestles, and pedaling through 10 dark, historic tunnels, including
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If your body were a 35-year-old machine, would you tune it up before hitting the trails this summer? We would too. Preparing your body for hiking, trail running, or backpacking is a lot like maintaining your vehicle—the better care you take on the front end, the better it performs, and the more enjoyable the ride.
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Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Many years in the making, Mount Spokane’s Trail 182 is ready for visitors! Initially included in Mount Spokane State Parks’ trail plan over a decade ago, and after several summer seasons of build work, the trail wrapped up construction in the late fall of 2024. However, summer is the
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June marks the return of the popular Wednesdays in the Woods events at Riverside State Park in Spokane, Washington, hosted by the Riverside State Park Foundation. These free public events offer family-friendly educational presentations on local wildlife, Spokane hiking trails, and outdoor recreation in Washington’s largest state park. The event series kicks off June 4
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