1,000 feet. 1,100. 1,200. Applying botanical knowledge and directional abilities more novice than my mountain biking, I was crudely estimating elevation gain on a knee-creaking climb to the Kettle Crest by observing the changing patterns of lupine lining the trail. There were lush clusters at first, proud stands of purple parade goers gustily waving riders […]
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Northeast Washington’s new Get Out Fest, June 27-30, is being billed as a dynamic, community-led outdoor recreation and culture festival, with festival organizers boasting that there will be something for everyone. Located at the Ferry County Fairgrounds near the town of Republic, the first-time festival is offering a wide range of outdoor activities that festival
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Come check out the Ferry County Rail Trail on cross-country skis on Saturday, January 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This 9th annual event is free to the public and includes instruction, gear, and refreshments. Explore groomed routes from the Kiwanis Trailhead north of Curlew Lake. Check weather conditions and find more info at
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The 25-mile trail is open year round, so while the fall biking and hiking are great, winter opens up the opportunity for fat bike, snowshoe, and Nordic ski adventures once the snow flies. When planning a trip, in addition to weather considerations, be sure to have the latest trail info, including which sections have been
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Fall can be a hard time of year for some outdoor enthusiasts. As many summer activities wind down, we begin the great switch over to winter. With colder temperatures and snow in the higher elevations, it can be difficult to find adventurous and accessible trails to explore. I usually end up re-hiking or riding the
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When I saw the 2003 film “Off the Map” that explores the life of an eccentric family that lives an extremely remote, back-to-the-land existence far away from the clamor of urban American, I couldn’t help but think of northeast Washington’s Ferry County. Butted up against the Canadian border, Ferry County is a vast and sparsely-populated
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Rail Corridor Committee faces delays in funding, new leadership The Rail Corridor Committee (RCC) in Ferry County, a committee tasked with communicating and putting funding to use to maintain and expand the 25-miles of non-motorized trail in their county, faced challenges last month as two key people were replaced by the Ferry County Commissioner’s office.
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The Ferry County Rail Trail is located in the shadow of the Kettle River Range just north of Republic. This 25-mile trail follows the old Burlington Northern Railroad corridor along the shoreline of Curlew Lake and the Kettle River north to the Canadian border. The family-friendly trail is non-motorized and provides a wealth of natural
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This just in from our friend Bob in Ferry County: New auction item for rail trail – Longboard Skate – donated to FCRTP by Spokane City Councilman Jon Snyder. (Purchased at Spokane’s Mountain Goat Outfitters). So far its been signed by Eddie Vedder, Neko Case (former ferry co resident/Keller), Nick Zinner, Karen O and Brian
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Keller on the Colville reservation is even more devastated than North County but we are not hearing about it as much, yet. again, no power and all food going bad.
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