Steptoe Butte State Park Renovation
Starting as soon as February 2021, Steptoe Butte State Park will undergo major road and parking lot repairs and be closed for 12-16 weeks.
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Summer Star Gazing at Steptoe Butte (Aug. 2)
Have you seen the rings of Saturn lately? How about the Ring Nebula? On Saturday, August 2, the Spokane Astronomical Society is partnering with rangers from Riverside State Park to host a stargazing night out at Steptoe Butte. The constellation counting will be up on top, but if it happens to be too windy, meet
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Hiking Kamiak Butte in Whitman County, Wash.
Kamiak Butte (3,641′ elevation) is the second tallest point in Whitman County and a designated National Natural Landmark. One of four county parks, the butte can have some of the earliest spring wildflowers in March and April, although early season visitors should also be prepared for potentially snowy and icy conditions in shady spots as well as higher on the trail system.
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100+ Summer Adventures
Your ultimate Inland Northwest guide for hikes, floats, bike rides, fishing spots, history and adventure Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Long days, cool waters and mountain trails—summer in the Inland Northwest is pure magic. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or searching for serenity, you’ll find the right outdoor adventure to match your mood in this
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Book Review: “Lost Apples: The Search for Rare and Heritage Apples in the Pacific Northwest”
When David Benscoter left a 24-year career in federal law enforcement, he didn’t think he’d spend his time chasing down vanishing apple cultivars. But the premise of lost apples intrigued him, and he put his detective skills to work to piece together when, where and why certain apples were planted in the late 1800s in
Recreation, Food, & Brews in Pullman-Moscow
The Palouse region of Pullman, Wash., and Moscow, Idaho, offers biking, hiking, fishing, disc golf, and more–a great fall weekend getaway.
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Washington State Parks Recognize Juneteenth With Free Day
On Saturday, June 19, 2021, no entry fee to visit Washington State Parks, water-access sites, and other state-managed public lands.
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The Trailhead: Trail Projects & Plans for May-June 2021
Welcome to The Trailhead — a new column that replaces “Hike of the Month” to serve as a round-up of interesting projects and plans for trails in the Inland Northwest.
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What To Do Outside This Winter
List of favorite winter pastimes from 11 of the region’s most passionate devotees of the great outdoors, to help inspire you to get out there more this winter.
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10 Ways to Love Your Public Lands & Waterways
Experience and appreciate America’s public lands and waterways in new ways, with ideas from experts, artists, and conservationists.
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