Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall One brisk fall morning, my husband and I (along with two teenagers) headed north to Ione, Wash., to experience rail-biking. Also known as rail riding, this unique form of adventure travel gets guests out on a pedal-powered, open-air quad bike on deactivated railways. I’d seen advertisements for rail-biking tours […]
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The story of a rider’s life-threatening injury and reconciliation with wildness in the Northeast Washington backcountry By Eric Deady Cover photo courtesy of Kyle Lucas There is often a peaceful resolve that settles into a person when confronted with the certainty of death in the backcountry. It’s a very unique abandonment of fear, and an
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Kids and adults will enjoy the thrill of discovery at the Stonerose Interpretive Center & Eocene Fossil Site in Republic, Wash. Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles Right on the edge of the old-West feeling downtown of Republic sits the fossil site where families can search for real fossils trapped in sediment layers. Visitors need to
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Find all things trails related in Northeast Washington trail recreation, including volunteer events, at Newashingtontrails.com.
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Visitor Opportunity Study Survey will provide important information for new Rural Tourism Support Program in northeast Washington.
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The Jungle Hill loop offers hikers the option of a strenuous day hike or a moderate backpack trip in the Columbia Highlands. On a typical August visit, hikers will be distracted by ripe huckleberries along the lower portions of the hike, and will enjoy colorful wildflower displays along the Kettle Crest. This hike can also
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The 25-mile trail is open year round, so while the fall biking and hiking are great, winter opens up the opportunity for fat bike, snowshoe, and Nordic ski adventures once the snow flies. When planning a trip, in addition to weather considerations, be sure to have the latest trail info, including which sections have been
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Fall can be a hard time of year for some outdoor enthusiasts. As many summer activities wind down, we begin the great switch over to winter. With colder temperatures and snow in the higher elevations, it can be difficult to find adventurous and accessible trails to explore. I usually end up re-hiking or riding the
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Whether you’re a hiker or mountain biker, the Kettle Crest (or Kettle Range, Sherman Pass area, Columbia Highlands, or whatever else you call this remote, uncrowded mountain range) includes some of the most scenic trails and diverse habitat in the Northwest. Tucked between the Canadian border and the Colville Reservation west of Kettle Falls and
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If you like to hike, bike, camp, fish, float, boat or hunt the uncrowded trails, forests, lakes and rivers of the three Northeast Washington counties, the brand-new Northeast Washington Insider app is a wayfinding tool that provides a map of the region with details about different destinations, attractions, and local businesses. The app also rewards
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