July 2026

Cover photo courtesy of Carefree Boat Club of North Idaho Owning a boat can sound like a dream—sunny days on the water, tubing with the kids, sunset cruises with friends. But for many people, the reality of boat ownership also includes maintenance, storage fees, cleaning, repairs and more hassle. That’s where the Carefree Boat Club of North Idaho comes in.  What

Summer is finally here, and your list of outdoor adventures is endless. But one thing can quickly disrupt your plans: an unwelcome guest that shows up uninvited without an arranged arrival or departure date, and on the most inconvenient day. That guest is wildfire smoke, and it poses a threat everyone should take seriously.  Wildfire smoke consists of particles and gases that, when inhaled, travel deep into the lungs and can enter the bloodstream. Breathing smoke can make anyone

Cover photo courtesy of Spokane Soaring Society There’s no engine noise, no propeller wash—just the whisper of air over the canopy and a patchwork of farmland, forest and lakes spreading out below. A flight with the Spokane Soaring Society is one of the most singular outdoor experiences in the region, and it’s hiding in plain sight at the Deer Park Airport, a short

Cover photo courtesy of Kalispel Casino A short drive north from Spokane in the heart of the scenic Pend Oreille River Valley, the Kalispel Casino & RV Resort offers all of the camping amenities you could want and then some. Whether you’re off to drive the backroads, hike Selkirk Mountain peaks or paddle the Pend Oreille, the resort is the perfect basecamp for outdoor adventures.  Centrally located in Pend Oreille County just an hour north of

Cover photo courtesy of Visit Post Falls Just off I-90 between Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Idaho, offers some pretty impressive trails, crags and paddling opportunities for after-work or weekend summer outings. Start at Q’emiln Park (pronounced “Ka-Mee-Lin”) on the Spokane River, where over 100 rock climbing routes wind through shaded granite cliffs. Nestled among tall trees near the

Cover photo courtesy of Lakeside Surf Perched above Lake Chelan, Lakeside Surf brings a world-class surf experience to Central Washington, three hours west of Spokane. Lakeside is home to the world’s largest stationary deepwater wave. Unlike a traditional wave pool, this functions more like a river wave: a stationary feature built into the pool while water rushes past you. You start