Cover photo courtesy of Riverside State Park Foundation New to this fall’s recreation line-up, “The GRIND,” a gravel circuit race, is coming to Riverside State Park. The start and finish are at the Seven Mile Airstrip, home of the successful 24-Hour MTB and Wednesday night MTB races. This race is a collective brainstorming effort from […]
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Cover photo courtesy of The Lilac Bloomsday Association The Lilac Bloomsday Association is already gearing up for the 50th running of Bloomsday in 2026 with a call for artists to design the official finisher shirt. Sponsored by Washington Trust Bank, the winning design will be worn by thousands of runners and walkers and will earn
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Cover photo courtesy of The Boulevard Race The Boulevard Race returns to Spokane for its third year on Sept. 21, bringing runners and walkers together in the fight against cancer. The four-mile event winds through the heart of downtown’s University District. Participants will take in tree-lined streets, the sweeping Gateway Bridge and views of the
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Washington’s Discover Pass, the required vehicle access permit for state parks and other public lands, will see its first price increase since the program began in 2011. Starting Oct. 1, 2025, the cost of an annual pass will rise from $30 to $45. The Discover Pass is valid at state lands managed by Washington State
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By Karie Lee Knoke Cover photo courtesy of Karie Lee Knoke There’s something about walking through a forest in the fall that stirs the soul. The earth softens underfoot, the scent of damp leaves fills the air, and, if you slow down enough, the wild begins to reveal its secrets. One of those gifts is
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By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Laura Carey During an early morning run on July 16, 2025, local runner Sarah Clark Doxey, 48, was struck by a vehicle along the shoulder of South Perry Avenue on Spokane’s South Hill, east of Manito Golf Course. She later died at the hospital. She is survived by
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Get a fall ride in on the Route of the Hiawatha before it closes for the 2025 season Sept. 21 // Photo courtesy of Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area Idaho’s Silver Valley is a fall adventure hub, where crisp mountain air and golden leaves set the stage for everything from biking iconic rail trails
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By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Spokane Riverkeepers Last summer, the Spokane Riverkeeper tested the Spokane River for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as “forever chemicals”) as part of a national study with the Waterkeeper Alliance. They found significant hazardous levels of PFAS in the Spokane River and have pinpointed at least
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Cover photo courtesy of Lynn Hopwood By Tabitha Gregory Big and brilliant, hot air balloons have long captivated the public’s imagination. The sight of a gentle giant floating above the landscape stops traffic and brings children and parents out of their homes to watch. The longing to be in a balloon, untethered from the earth,
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