By Rachel Toor Cover photo courtesy of Rachel Toor There are lots of weird niches in the world—extreme ironing, competitive tombstone rubbing—that are only weird until you discover one that appeals. I found mine three decades ago in the office of a Duke professor, where I saw photos of people riding horses while wearing running […]
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Cover photo courtesy of Karie Lee Knoke As winter loosens its grip and the landscape greens once again, spring invites us back outdoors onto forest trails and sun-warmed riverbanks. It’s a season of renewal, movement and exploration. But it’s also when scraped knees, sore muscles, bug bites and sun-kissed skin return. Long before modern first aid kits existed, the land provided medicine. Many powerful healing
Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler At 1,794 acres and boasting more than 10 miles of trails, Mica Peak Conservation Area has been a strong addition to Spokane County Parks’ Conservation Futures properties. As a former working forest, the property contained numerous roadbeds from past logging operations when Spokane County acquired it in two phases in 2013 and 2018, but it did
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Cover photo courtesy of Spokane River Rowing Association The Spokane River Rowing Association (SRRA) is launching its spring season on Silver Lake just west of Spokane in May, welcoming rowers of all backgrounds and skill levels. Since 2003, SRRA has worked to foster a supportive, inclusive and environmentally conscious rowing community in the greater Spokane area, offering
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Silver Mountain Resort is set as the venue for the 2026 USA Cycling Enduro Mountain Bike National Championships, in partnership with the North American Enduro Cup. The championships are scheduled for June 6-7, 2026. Organizers have aligned the national title event with the North American Enduro Cup format, using Silver Mountain’s varied terrain and bike
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Cover photo courtesy of Jane Patten Women’s mountain biking in the Inland Northwest continues to grow, and this summer offers a rare chance for riders to sharpen their skills close to home. Spokane’s Biking Betties are helping bring a nationally recognized skills camp to town this summer, creating a new opportunity for local women riders
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Cover photo courtesy of the Coeur d’Alene Sailing Club A small but growing group of sailors is working to bring a familiar sight back to Lake Coeur d’Alene: colorful sails lining up for weekend races. Now in its second official year, the Coeur d’Alene Sailing Club is based off the beach in front of North
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By Alana Livingston Cover photo courtesy of Alana Livingston Riverside State Park’s new all-terrain wheelchair pilot program marks an important step toward expanding trail access for people who use mobility devices. By offering an Action Trackchair on select trails, the park is testing what it looks like to move access beyond pavement and into the landscape itself. For Ellie, who
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