Hidden Lake & West Fork Lake, North Idaho The access road to the trailhead might be the most arduous thing about a trip to Hidden Lake in the Idaho Panhandle north of Bonners Ferry. Even with an SUV, it may be necessary to add a little extra mileage to the hike due to a rocky last few […]
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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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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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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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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Open water swim events combine athletic challenge with some of the most spectacular scenery in the Inland NW. Whether you’re a competitive swimmer chasing a PR or just want to cross something epic off your bucket list, there’s a summer swim for you. Long Bridge Swim | Aug. 1, Sandpoint, ID: The Northwest’s premier open water event covers 1.76 miles the length of
A hesitant swimmer dives into open water for a cause bigger than herself. By Ammi Midstokke Cover photo courtesy of Ammi Midstokke One hundred thousand years ago, humans embarked on their first known and intentional swims, diving into the Mediterranean Sea in search of clams and marine meals. While they witnessed many forms of mammalian life instinctually paddling through
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