March 2026

Get a Jump on Your Riding  

Spokane’s Lilac Century offers the first century of the season.  Cover photo courtesy of the Lilac Century Bike Ride The Lilac Century Bike Ride celebrates its 33rd anniversary on May 17. On this year’s ride, 25-mile, 50-mile, 66-metric, 100-mile and 35-mile gravel courses await you. Experience the scenic beauty of Green Bluff and the surrounding area as you ride. All routes start and finish at Big Barn Brewery on Green Bluff. The courses are monitored, SAG support will be on hand and North Division Bicycle Shop and Hillyard Bicycle will […]

Get a Jump on Your Riding   Read More »

Running the Wild Horse Loop Above Green River 

Cover photo courtesy of Run with the Horses Marathon In the high plains desert of southwest Wyoming, the Run With the Horses Marathon, Half, 10K and 5K returns to Green River on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Held on the third weekend in August in tandem with the city’s River Festival, this is one of the region’s most distinctive

Running the Wild Horse Loop Above Green River  Read More »

Climb for the Cure 2026  

Ride. Rally. Rise Together.   By Stewart Ramsey  Cover photo courtesy of Climb for the Cure The road to the top of Mount Spokane does not offer shortcuts. It climbs steadily through pine-lined turns and thinning air, demanding patience, grit and resolve. For the riders of Climb for the Cure, that climb is more than a physical challenge—it is a

Climb for the Cure 2026   Read More »

Lewiston Spring Events: Paul Revere’s Ride and Seaport River Run

The City of Lewiston Parks and Recreation department invites the community to celebrate two exciting riverfront events in April.  Paul Revere’s Ride: A Community Bike Ride will take place on April 18. This free, family-friendly bicycling event commemorates the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s historic ride and celebrates the ideals of civic participation, communication and community action. Inspired by Revere’s

Lewiston Spring Events: Paul Revere’s Ride and Seaport River Run Read More »

Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2026 

By Bradley Bleck  Cover photo courtesy of Negative Split As you can see from this year’s race, ride and events list, the Inland Northwest is packed with running, riding, rucking, triathlon and other outdoor recreation races and events from March through October. If some of these events look like a bit more than you’d like to tackle, but you still want to

Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2026  Read More »

DON’T GIVE US THE COLD SHOULDER:

DISCOVER THE SWEET SPOT BETWEEN SUN & SNOW  By Melissa Thompstone  Cover photo courtesy of Ashley Voykin As the snow melts and the trails dry, most mountain town destinations prepare for “shoulder season.” But what does that really mean? Dictionary.com defines it as “the period between a destination’s peak (high) season and off-peak (low) season, when demand

DON’T GIVE US THE COLD SHOULDER: Read More »

Spring Season Pass Sales Are On Here’s why now is the best time to lock in next winter on the slopes. 

Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain There are still plenty of ways to make the most of what’s turning out to be a snowy spring season—March powder dumps and soft spring turns, terrain park sessions, pond skims and the laid-back community vibe that defines our regional ski hills. Even better, spring is when next year’s season passes go on sale

Spring Season Pass Sales Are On Here’s why now is the best time to lock in next winter on the slopes.  Read More »

Chase the Spring Snow Festivals, Races and Pond Skims Across the Region 

By Amy McCaffree  Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Sunny spring conditions and frequent March and April storms often deliver some of the best days of the season, so don’t put your gear in storage just yet. End your season in celebratory fashion with a fun spring event or two and plenty of good mountain vibes. Find details and operation schedule updates online.  49° North Mountain Resort (Chewelah, Wash.)  Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard

Chase the Spring Snow Festivals, Races and Pond Skims Across the Region  Read More »

Scroll to Top