Ultralight but backcountry-worthy, Gossamer Gear’s Type II Clima weighs next to nothing but provides support enough to make full use of the 15 liters of packable space. I barely notice the pack with a ventilated back panel on day hikes or bike commutes into town. The pack is weather-resistant and features stretchy mesh outer pockets […]
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Electrolytes and other spring awakening rituals By Justin Short It happens to me every year. At some point while April showers are giving way to May flowers, I’m out riding on a day that is creeping above 60 or 70 degrees after I’ve slogged through a long, cold winter. It always occurs on a tough
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Tucked into Washington’s northern edge, just miles from the Canadian border, Oroville offers the kind of under-the-radar escape that’s becoming harder to find. Whether you’re pitching a tent lakeside, cruising scenic trails, or digging through the racks at the region’s largest thrift store, Oroville invites you to slow down, look around and dive into an
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Cover photo courtesy of Lisa Laughlin This stretch of the Columbia River in Lincoln County is your answer to hot summer days. Paddle a kayak from Fort Spokane to Hawk Creek, where basalt cliffs rise over secluded coves perfect for a midday swim. Cast for walleye or smallmouth bass near Seven Bays, or launch your
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Ready to add some adrenaline to your summer? Take the plunge and sign up for a tandem skydiving jump with Skydive West Plains, just 45 minutes from Spokane. First-time jumpers are in expert hands—professional instructors handle all the safety while you soak up the free-fall thrills. Plus, you can capture every exhilarating moment and your
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Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Washington State Parks’ Recreational Boating Safety Program is bringing back its popular paddle safety initiative for young people this summer. The program invites youth ages 11-18 to learn essential water safety skills through hands-on instruction both on the water and on shore. Participants will receive comprehensive training in paddle
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Cover photo courtesy of The Greater Spokane Parks Challenge The 4th annual Greater Spokane Parks Challenge runs throughout this summer, offering fun, themed challenges and prizes just for exploring our parks, trails and pools. Sign up to take the parks challenge with the easy-to-use online platform and you’ll be helping to support local parks thanks
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Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Trail users planning visits to Riverside State Park this summer should be aware of a major forest health project that began in April and will continue through June. The project covers a 340-acre area between Seven Mile Road and Carlson Road and aims to reduce wildfire risk and improve
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Cover photo courtesy of Visit Bellingham Looking for a weekend adventure hub that’s easy to reach and packed with outdoor options? Bellingham and Whatcom County offer some of the best mountain biking, hiking, paddling and road biking in the Northwest. Ride Galbraith Mountain’s 65+ miles of well-built singletrack, or head to Lake Whatcom’s Chanterelle Trail
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