Epic Mountain Bike Trails in Methow Valley, Wash.
Washington’s Methow Valley, on the east slope of the North Cascades, has three main mtb trail systems: Sun Mountain, Buck Mountain Loop, and Cutthroat Pass.
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Explore the Methow Valley’s Snowshoeing Trails and Vast Backcountry
Just as winter snows shutter many of the region’s outdoor recreation destinations, the Methow Valley, a multi-sport Mecca on the dry side of the Cascades, begins its second peak season. Although the area’s Nordic ski system — the largest in the country — is justifiably acclaimed, snowshoers also have plenty to celebrate. In addition to …
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Methow Valley Road Trip: Eat, Drink, Explore, Sleep, Repeat
My husband Young and I moved to North Idaho from Colorado six years ago, and sometimes I find myself missing that Rocky Mountain purple mountain majesty. But this summer, I discovered a place in North Central Washington that satisfied that longing: the Methow Valley. On a sunny day in June, Young and I set out …
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Inland NW Race, Ride & Event Guide 2023
Ready to run, bike, paddle, swim, and have some new adventures in the upcoming race season? After a couple of lower-profile years, the spring and summer calendar is packed with chances to test your mettle individually or as a team in a host of outdoor races, runs, and rides. Some dates are still TBA, and …
6 Mountain Bike Towns in the Inland NW
Six of the best Inland NW destinations for mountain biking, with trails for all levels and mountain town amenities for a multiday bike trip.
Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2022
Learn about road and trail running, cycling, mountain biking, triathlons and other multi-sport events and watersports, and outdoorsy events.
New “Keep Washington Evergreen” Initiative
New legislative initiative “Keep Washington Evergreen” aims to conserve 1 million acres of working and natural forests by 2040.
Trailhead News: Improvements & Upcoming Events – Winter 2022
The Trailhead: Latest updates, for Jan.-Feb. 2022, about trails and outdoor recreation around the Inland Northwest. Column by Holly Weiler.
Keep It Wild: #TagResponsibly
The #TagResponsibly movement wants social media users to think twice before identifying sensitive backcountry areas.