Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act with a visit to the Salmo Priest Wilderness in the Colville National Forest. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended to access this hike, where the bumpy Forest Service road takes care of most of the climbing. From the trailhead (at 6,220 feet) set off across the open ridge […]
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Let your car take care of the elevation gain for your start from Pass Creek Pass (5,910′), then wander along the spine of the Divide and take in the varied hues of fall foliage on this out-and-back hike. Trailside bushes range from scarlet to burgundy while western larch make their annual transition from green to
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Even with gas at nearly four bucks a gallon, it may be worth driving north of the border just for a meal at the Pepperbox Bistro in Salmo, B.C. But, after all, this is the Kootenays, and there are enough year-round outdoor adventures to enjoy within about 30 miles in any direction from downtown Salmo.
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Free outdoor-themed entertainment Cover photo courtesy of Ammi Midstokke Outdoor Culture & History Events This year marks the bicentennial of Fort Colville on the Columbia River just west of Kettle Falls, with several events planned throughout the year to mark the occasion. On June 20 the organizers have coordinated with the Colville Confederated Tribes to
Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Little Spar Lake is located on the Montana side of the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness just west of Highway 56 near the Bull River in Montana. The hike is not long, but the trail is rugged and steep. Most visitors come for the day, but there are a limited
How And Where To Geek Out On Our Night-Time Skies An evening spent stargazing can be the perfect activity during the mild late spring months. Local opportunities range from a short night hike before returning home to spending a night under the stars within developed campgrounds, to backpacking to a remote mountain location. I love
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(Selkirk Mountains, North Idaho) Hughes Fork and Jackson Creek share a trailhead near Hughes Meadows in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Each can be a stand-alone day hike for visitors to nearby Priest Lake, remaining low to enjoy the old growth forest’s lingering huckleberry patches in September or fall mushroom season as rains return in
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OUTDOORSY EVENTS CONSERVATION & STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES at wildfire preparedness in your own backyard with a Firewise Risk Assessment, free for Spokane County residents through the Spokane Conservation District (Spokanecd.org/departments/forestry-department/firewise/). Those located outside Spokane County should check with their area’s Department of Natural Resources or other agencies for similar opportunities.
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May-June 2022 Inland Northwest trail and parks news, events, and other need-to-know info for eastern Wash. and northern Idaho public lands.
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