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Hike of the Month: Jungle Hill Loop (Kettle Range, Northeast Washington)

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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Photo of biker and two horses with riders stopped on the Ferry County Rail Trail.

Planning a Day Hike or Ride on Northeast Washington’s Ferry County Rail Trail

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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Photo of bikers along the Ferry County Rail Trail with fall colors.

Fall Adventures: Northeast Washington’s Ferry County Rail Trail

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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New App Aids in Exploration of Northeast Washington

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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Five Epic Road Rides in Northeast Washington

Northeast Washington, with Colville at its epicenter, is being discovered as a world-class road-biking destination. Spectacular mountain panoramas, bucolic valley landscapes, and miles of stunning lakeside vistas provide the backdrop for an endless variety of road cycling loops and challenging mountain climbs. Within 40 miles of Colville is a web of more than 650 miles

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Northeast Washington Hiking/Camping Road Trip

Let me be your concierge for a Northeast Washington hiking weekend this summer that includes hiking Thirteen Mile Trail, an overnight car-camping stay at Swan Lake and a visit to the frontier-like town of Republic, Wash. You will make lifelong memories. Swan Lake Campground From Republic, drive Route 21 south for approximately seven miles to

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Classic Colville area riding. Photo: Jason Edwards

Skirts to Bike Shorts: Road Cycling Northeast Washington

As a female commuter cyclist, much of my riding is in town, in a skirt, avoiding flashing oncoming traffic. When afforded the time for longer rides, skirts are graciously thrown to the wind for bike shorts. The elemental nature of a roadie seeks the yellow brick road – a practical journey, embedded with spiritual components,

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