June 2026

Twin Eagles Wilderness School: Tiny Heartbeats in a Drum—Cultivating Empathy in the Wild

Photos courtesy of Twin Eagles Wilderness School There is a profound magic that happens when children step away from modern noise and immerse themselves in the wild. Deep nature connection often hides in the quietest mysteries. One year at one of our Twin Eagles Summer Adventure Camps, our mentor and nature guide, Ben, found his […]

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A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Rossland Ride Weekend 

Cover photo courtesy of Tourism Rossland Wake up tucked into the trees, sip your morning coffee and roll straight from your cabin to the trailhead. Around here, that’s just how summer mornings work. Other riders are already climbing into quiet forests, chasing alpine views, leaning into berms or snaking down flowy descents.  The sun sets late, and some

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Range to Ranch Adventure Summit June 18–21  

Cover photo courtesy of Range To Ranch Retreat What started as an Inland NW overlanding retreat by a Spokane entrepreneur has grown into something much bigger. Range to Ranch Adventure Summit, presented by Toyota, returns for its second annual gathering June 18–21 in McCall, Idaho—a weekend of community, learning and exploring the peaks of Payette National Forest. The event brings

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The Trailhead: Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News 

By Holly Weiler  Cover photo courtesy of Derrick Knowles Free outdoor-themed entertainment  Keep kids (K-12) engaged in learning and in the outdoors this summer by utilizing the FREE outdoor explorer packs available through the Spokane Conservation District. SCD has greatly expanded the offerings for explorer packs, which can be reserved for up to two weeks of use and include a variety of educational materials

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Free Outdoor Skills Programs from Spokane County Library District 

Cover photo courtesy of Charlie Bouck The Spokane County Library District is hosting a series of free outdoor skills programs and classes this summer. On June 3, 10, 17, and 24, WSU Extension Master Gardener Kurt Madison will present “Lewisia & Clarkia: Plants of Lewis & Clark,” covering botanical discoveries from the Lewis and Clark expedition, at the North Spokane, Moran Prairie,

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A Search for Buoyancy 

By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Kort Laughlin My best summer self is unlocked when I’m on a paddleboard. As soon as I leave the shore, I unwind and embrace a time and place where my only ambition is to reach a cluster of lily pads. Just a light internet search on the neuroscience behind Blue Mind Theory—a reference to how being on or near water ups our happy chemicals and lowers our stress hormones, blood pressure and heart rate—will confirm what many of

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Summer Parkways Celebrates Human-Powered Activities and Expression June 16 

Cover photo courtesy of Spokane Summer Parkways Now in its 16th year, Spokane Summer Parkways returns to Spokane’s South Hill on Tuesday, June 16, from 6-9 p.m. The free event takes place each year on or near the summer solstice, focusing on recreation, fitness, creative expression and community connection. Often described as Spokane’s biggest block party, the

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