New Conservation Land At Lake Spokane
Inland Northwest Land Conservancy and Avista worked together to conserve 526 acres on the north shore of Lake Spokane.
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Ride the Centennial Trail from Downtown to Lake Spokane
What to expect when biking the Centennial Trail from downtown Spokane north along the Spokane River out towards Lake Spokane (aka Long Lake).
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For Paddlers and Boaters, There’s a Lot to Explore at Lake Spokane
Growing up in the Spokane area, it’s kind of hard to believe that I hadn’t done more than hike or drive along the edges of Lake Spokane before an Avista-inspired boat tour of the 24-mile-long lake last summer. The reservoir, which is formed by the Long Lake Dam impounded waters of the Spokane River, is
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Bikepacking from Spokane to the Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival in Medical Lake
By Carol Corbin Cover photo courtesy of Derrick Knowles Honestly, the musical genre barely registered when Out There Outdoors publisher Derrick Knowles invited me and several other riders to bikepack from Spokane to Medical Lake, Washington, for the 2024 Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival in August. It takes very little for me to say “yes” to
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10 Lakes Near Spokane for Family Day Trips
On hot, sunny summer days, a waterfront park is one of the best places to be. Kids can swim, play on the beach, and dig in the rocky sand. A family can also paddle together, go fishing, or hike or bike on nearby trails before cooling and picnicking in the relaxing shade of towering pines.
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Spokane Parks and Recreation: Hiking Odessa’s Lakeview Ranch with Transportation
Enjoy this guided hike through the desert exploring amazing geological formations, ancient lakes, spring flowers and wildlife. This is a 5-6 mile total out and back hike in scablands with rocky, rolling hills and geological views. Guides, transportation and hiking poles provided. Register today at spokanerec.org! Pre-trip information emailed after registration.
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Spokane Parks and Recreation: Hiking Hog Lake with Transportation
Enjoy a solitary ramble on this 3 mile moderate hike to Hog Lake. Spring is the best time to visit as you’ll likely find the local desert full of blooming wildflowers, migratory songbirds and the lake alive with nesting waterfowl. The geology around this area is incredible! We may even be lucky enough to view
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5 Family Hikes for Lakeside Fun Near Spokane
Water can be the perfect motivation to get kids hiking. Here are 5 destinations to or along lakes in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
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Lakeside Castlegar Cabins
By Alana Livingston Cover photo courtesy of Alana Livingston Just a couple hours north of Spokane, tucked along the quiet shoreline of Lower Arrow Lake in British Columbia, Lakeside Castlegar Cabins offers the kind of escape that feels like stumbling into a happy accident. It’s not polished or fancy, and that’s exactly its charm.
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Spokane Cycling Safety on the Upswing
By Bradley Bleck Cover photo courtesy of Bradley Bleck When it comes to bicycling safety in Spokane, the often negative perception is far from the reality. That negative perception is often fueled by a fear that many drivers are unwilling to share the road. The fact of the matter is that in Spokane and the
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