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Spokane River Centennial Trail Reopens after Asphalt Project

The easternmost 14 miles of the Spokane River Centennial Trail reopened in early June 2024 after the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission resurfaced it with a new layer of asphalt.The project was completed weeks ahead of schedule. The newly resurfaced area extends west from the Washington/Idaho border to the Donkey Islands Trailhead in Millwood. The new […]

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Woman cycling on the Spokane Centennial Trail with view of downtown Spokane in the background.

Spokane, Wash.—Centennial Trail Pedestrian and Cyclist Data

Data and numbers drive the majority of our public-land decisions these days. Near the end of 2015, the Washington State Department of Transportation installed an EcoCounter on the freshly paved section of the Centennial Trail in Kendall Yards to measure the user-type and popularity of the trail. For many reasons, this ‘newer’ section has received

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Ride More This May with Bike Everywhere Month 2026 Events in Spokane

How the Spokane Bicycle Club Is Making Riding a Bike More Welcoming for All  Cover photo of the Spokane Bike Club For the 10th year, Spokane Bicycle Club is inviting the community to take part in May Bike Everywhere—a monthlong celebration of short rides, neighborhood events and everyday cycling. The goal is simple: make biking part of

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Friends of the Centennial Trail Bring on New Executive Director 

Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers By Jon Jonckers The Friends of the Centennial Trail recently announced their newest executive director for the nonprofit organization. Jen Westra replaced Loreen McFaul, who retired last December, and she is excited about some big plans coming to the Centennial Trail in 2026. Westra stepped into the leadership role to guide the nonprofit’s efforts around advocacy, stewardship and

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The Best Winter Hikes Near Spokane and Coeur d’Alene

Not every winter day in the Inland Northwest is a snow day. In those in-between stretches—when the valleys are bare but the mountains are white—lower-elevation trails close to town can be the perfect fit: less driving, fewer variables, and easy to fit in a hike while it’s still light out. Here are several reliable, close-to-town

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Inland Northwest Winter Trails Guide: Best Places to Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski

Winter in the Inland Northwest has a way of pulling people outside. A fresh foot of snow transforms familiar hills into something softer and quieter, and suddenly the idea of gliding or stomping through the woods feels like a fun thing to do. Whether you’re a seasoned Nordic skier or someone who just likes wandering

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