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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Inland Northwest Land Conservancy and Avista worked together to conserve 526 acres on the north shore of Lake Spokane.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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HOURLY PRESENTATIONS ON OUTDOORSY TOPICS ALL WEEKEND LONG! The Spokane Great Outdoor Expo is the perfect opportunity to beat the cold and midwinter blues and get inspired for the summer season! This event is family friendly, chock full of fun activities for kids and adults alike, and an expo ticket includes entrance to the Spokane
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(Colville National Forest, Wash.) Frater Lake SnoPark is a day-use only trail system maintained for winter access via the SnoPark system (permit required) and easily accessible from Highway 20 just west of Tiger/east of Colville. The main trail system consists of 16 kilometers of trails that are groomed for Nordic ski access as conditions allow.
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By JD Ennis Cover photo courtesy of Lisa Laughlin The 21,000-acres of public wildlife habitat that makes up the Swanson Lakes Wildlife area in the channeled scablands of the Columbia Plateau is a shrub-steppe ecosystem that is dominated by sagebrush and dotted with mesic grasslands, wetlands, potholes, and ponds. The area provides excellent habitat for
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