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Spring Weekend Escapes in Idaho’s Silver Valley: Ride, Explore and Step Into History

World-class riding on the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. Photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Resort An easy hour-and-a-half drive from Spokane, Idaho’s Silver Valley makes for one of the most rewarding spring weekend getaways in the Inland Northwest. Centered around the historic towns of Wallace, Kellogg and Mullan along I-90, this narrow mountain river corridor […]

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A Spring Reset in Sandpoint, Idaho Lower Elevation Trails, Lake Views and Mountain Town Evenings 

Cover photo courtesy of Visit Sandpoint Spring in Sandpoint has a way of widening the calendar. Some towns flip from ski season to lake season with a hard stop in between, but up here the shoulder months feel less like a gap and more like a bonus stretch of the season. Mornings still feel crisp,

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Silver Mountain for Mixed Crews Lift-Served Bike Laps, Scenic Gondola Rides and a Warm-Water Reset in Kellogg, Idaho 

Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain If you’ve ever tried to pitch a bike-park weekend to someone convinced it’s all double-black diamonds and full-face helmets, Silver Mountain Resort makes the conversation easier. In Kellogg, the same gondola that hauls skiers in winter becomes a summer shuttle for downhill laps, a scenic ride for nonriders and a low-effort way to

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A New Kind of Bike Destination in North Idaho 

The shuttle-based, nonprofit Panhandle Bike Ranch pedals forward amidst support and opposition.  By Barry Campbell  Cover photo courtesy of Kruz Robles Sandpoint is evolving into a first-rate biking destination, and its mountain biking trails regularly draw riders from all over the Northwest and beyond. Hidden away in the forested hills high above Lake Pend Oreille, Panhandle Bike Ranch is quietly—or at least trying to

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Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series 2026 

Cover photo courtesy of Sammy Berryman The Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series returns in 2026 with three events: The ¾ Minus Cykeltur on May 2, the Monarch Grind on June 27 and Aether’s Traverse on Aug. 15. Donations generated through the series benefit the Pend Oreille Pedalers and KRFY, Panhandle Community Radio.  The routes and format for each event will be essentially the same as they were

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Celebrate Trails Day Rolls into Wallace, Idaho April 25 

Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Welcome in the spring biking season in North Idaho’s scenic Silver Valley with Celebrate Trails Day on April 25. The event in Historic Wallace, Idaho, is part of the nationwide celebration led by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy to honor the incredible trail systems that connect our communities. Other event partners include the Friends of the Coeur d’Alene Trails, Route of the Hiawatha and Idaho State

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How Spokane/North Idaho Hikers Became a Gateway to Adventure and Community

By Ryan Stemkoski Cover photo courtesy of Nicole Aguado Their first trip together was a life-changing experience. Nicole and Lydia had never met before they climbed into Lydia’s old van with her daughter Naomi and headed east, deep into the Montana forest, chasing what would quickly become a truly epic and unforgettable adventure. There was

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Safeguarding Idaho’s Lands, Wildlife, Waterways, and Trails: Idaho Forest Group’s Enduring Commitment 

Cover photo courtesy of Idaho Forest Group At Idaho Forest Group (IFG), conservation isn’t a side initiative—it’s the foundation of our mission. Across every mill, forest, and partnership, we work to responsibly manage natural resources today while preserving them for tomorrow. From trailheads to tree lines, IFG plays a vital role in sustaining the lands,

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Fall Adventures in Idaho’s Silver Valley

Get a fall ride in on the Route of the Hiawatha before it closes for the 2025 season Sept. 21 // Photo courtesy of Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area Idaho’s Silver Valley is a fall adventure hub, where crisp mountain air and golden leaves set the stage for everything from biking iconic rail trails

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