Cover photo courtesy of Schweitzer Summer at Schweitzer is all about getting up into the cool high country for long mountain days. Head out on one of the hiker-only trails like the 2.5-mile Nature Trail that starts near the village or take your pick of other routes from the resort’s 20-mile hiking trail network. You can also take the scenic chairlift […]
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Cover photo courtesy of The Port of Columbia Washington’s Columbia County, nestled in the southeastern corner of the state, offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure, small-town charm and rich history. Long considered the gateway to the Blue Mountains, the region provides endless opportunities for hiking, backpacking, camping, wildlife viewing and scenic exploration. To the north, the mighty Snake River and nearby Lyons
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The summer months are a busy time for businesses in downtown Spokane. This year, downtown will host FIFA World Cup Fan Zone watch parties at the Gesa Pavillion in Riverfront Park, 4th of July fireworks, and over 250,000 basketball players and fans for Hoopfest. Parking is limited, seasonal road work is underway, gas prices remain high,
Cover photo courtesy of High Voltage E Bikes Wallace, Idaho has long been the gateway to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most spectacular trail riding—and now it’s even easier to explore with a rental bike from High Voltage E-Bikes. The new Wallace-based rental shop puts you on two wheels and ready to roll in minutes. From Wallace, riders can
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Cover photo courtesy of Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce Just an hour and a half from Spokane, Idaho’s Silver Valley hits its stride in summer. When snowpack finally clears the high country, the full range of adventures opens up—from gondola-accessed mountain trails and long river corridors to digging into North Idaho’s mining history. The paved Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes winds its way
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Cover photo courtesy Brad Theissen Skip the long drive and immerse yourself in the wilderness-like forest and trails at Mount Spokane State Park, just 30 miles from the city. As the largest state park in the Washington, it’s no surprise it features so many miles of hiking and mountain biking trails that you could spend days or weeks trying to traverse
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Cover photo by Matt Vielle courtesy of Silver Mountain Nestled in the Bitterroot Mountains above Kellogg, Idaho, Silver Mountain Resort transforms into a summer playground once the snow melts. And there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of it, from lift-accessed mountain biking and scenic gondola rides to indoor waterpark thrills, golf at Galena
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Cover photo courtesy of Wallowa County Chamber Northeast Oregon’s Wallowa County is a wild, off-the-beaten-path destination packed with summer adventure. Rugged mountains rise above ranchland and prairie, winding backroads disappear into canyon country and the towns of Joseph and Enterprise offer welcoming basecamps between outings. Whether you arrive with bikes, hiking boots or paddleboards, Wallowa County delivers
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Cover photo courtesy of Route of the Hiawatha Forget the roller coasters. This is the ride you’ll actually remember. The 15-mile Route of the Hiawatha near Lookout Pass is a bucket-list bike trail that winds through tunnels and across trestle bridges deep in Idaho’s Bitterroot Mountains. Interpretive signs along the way tell the story of the trail and surrounding
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