By the time YouTube was born, Sandpoint-based “Ski Flakes” had been broadcasting its steep, deep, and irreverent take on mountain life to the Inland Northwest for more than a decade. By Barry Campbell Cover photo courtesy of Terry Cooper As the saying goes, it pays to be in the right place at the right time. […]
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Perched above Lake Chelan, Lakeside Surf delivers an inland surf experience like no other. Home to the world’s largest stationary deepwater wave—powered by citywave® technology—this wave offers endless riding potential for surfers of all levels. Public sessions are available most weekends and daily during peak summer. First-timers can take advantage of the “Learn to Surf”
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Tucked into Washington’s northern edge, just miles from the Canadian border, Oroville offers the kind of under-the-radar escape that’s becoming harder to find. Whether you’re pitching a tent lakeside, cruising scenic trails, or digging through the racks at the region’s largest thrift store, Oroville invites you to slow down, look around and dive into an
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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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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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If you are looking for a quick surfing or water slide splashing getaway with a stunning mountain and lake backdrop right here in the Inland Northwest, plan a couple-day trip to Chelan, Washington’s Slidewaters Water Park and Lakeside Surf. Slidewaters features water slides for all ages and thrill-seeker levels, a lazy river, fun water features,
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The international home for the battle of continental supremacy in river surfing will be at Lakeside Surf for at least the next 5 years. Team USA and Team Europe will converge on Labor Day weekend each of the next 5 years to battle for the Continental Surf Cup, $11,000 in prize money and a spot
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In 2022, America’s national parks had over 213 million visitors. Closer to home, Glacier National Park had over 2.9 million visitors. That popularity has led to a reservation system for bringing cars into the park. Given that popularity, how might we enjoy what national parks afford without finding ourselves cheek by jowl with fellow travelers?
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Lakeside Surf, the world’s largest stationary surf wave that opened in Chelan, Wash., in 2021 continues to serve the wave riding longings of land-locked surfers for their third season. While the closest ocean surf spots are a long day’s drive from the Inland NW, Lakeside Surf offers a world-class surfing experience just three hours west
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Five lakeside bike trails in the Inland NW. Enjoy lake views as you pedal along, and find picnic rest stops and swim access points.
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