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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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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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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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,
Blazing the Way with 15 Years of Trail Stewardship in Idaho Cover photo courtesy of the Idaho Trails Association In 2010, a small group of people came together to address a big problem in Idaho’s backcountry. Many trails had become impassable due to lack of maintenance; trails built throughout Idaho’s history were being lost to
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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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E-bike, mountain, gravel, and road bike rentals in Spokane and North Idaho for every kind of rider By Bradley Bleck Cover photo courtesy of Bradley Bleck Looking for bike rentals in Spokane or North Idaho? These Inland Northwest shops offer a wide range of rentals, from e-bikes to fat bikes. Each shop suggests reserving a
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Cover photo courtesy of North Idaho Paddlesports Mark your calendars for a paddle-powered afternoon in Spirit Lake on Saturday, June 7. Paddlers of all skill levels are invited to Fireside Park (7025 W Main St.) for the North Idaho Paddlesports Spring Opener & Gear Swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, community-focused event
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Come springtime, the mountains, valleys, and waterways around Sandpoint, Idaho, come alive with wildflowers and wildlife, making it one of the top spring hiking destinations in the Pacific Northwest. Wildflowers burst into bloom in profuse displays, and a wide variety of wildlife is busy rearing their young. The area offers incomparably wild experiences in spring,
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How this showcase Inland Northwest bikepacking route became a regional draw. By Justin Short Cover photo courtesy of Justin Short A few years back, a friend found an interesting bikepacking route out of Coeur d’Alene on the North Idaho Bikepacking page (Facebook? Web? Yellow? I didn’t ask). I was immediately intrigued because The Idaho Panhandle
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