Free outdoor-themed entertainment Cover photo courtesy of Ammi Midstokke Outdoor Culture & History Events This year marks the bicentennial of Fort Colville on the Columbia River just west of Kettle Falls, with several events planned throughout the year to mark the occasion. On June 20 the organizers have coordinated with the Colville Confederated Tribes to […]
Cover photo courtesy of North Idaho Paddlesports Mark your calendars for a paddle-powered afternoon in Spirit Lake on Saturday, June 7. Paddlers of all skill levels are invited to Fireside Park (7025 W Main St.) for the North Idaho Paddlesports Spring Opener & Gear Swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, community-focused event
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Photos courtesy of the Dishman Hills Conservancy One of the most incredible things about living in the Spokane area is the diversity of public lands, trails and wildlife habitat around the city that have been preserved for the future. One of the largest and closest of those urban wild areas—the Dishman Hills—offers miles of trails
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Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Recently, I was on a training run on the Centennial Trail with my two kids tucked into a double stroller. It was a Sunday, the trail buzzing with runners, walkers, dogs and cyclists, and I’d had an overwhelming week. The river tumbled like fraying ribbon below, ospreys floated in
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Brad Thiessen and Geoff Dueck Thiessen. Photo by Adam Harum The Mountain Magic Trail Run June 29, 2025 By Brad Thiessen The Mt Spokane Nordic ski trails make Mountain Magic uniquely runnable and challenging for all levels of runner. I created the Mountain Magic trail run, held on June 29th this year, on the Mt.
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Come springtime, the mountains, valleys, and waterways around Sandpoint, Idaho, come alive with wildflowers and wildlife, making it one of the top spring hiking destinations in the Pacific Northwest. Wildflowers burst into bloom in profuse displays, and a wide variety of wildlife is busy rearing their young. The area offers incomparably wild experiences in spring,
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