Biking

View looking down a ramp to a dock on a lake.

Adventure In McCall: Central Idaho’s Epic Mountain Town

The mountain town of McCall is an outdoor recreation & adventure destination located less in central Idaho, between Coeur d'Alene and Boise.

S. Michal Bennett September 28, 2021

Illustration of a cyclist riding with a gas mask on his face to protect from wildfire smoke.

Smoke Season Riding

I left my house a couple of hours before dawn. It was my 47th birthday, and I thought it would be a great idea to ...

Justin M. Short September 27, 2021

Toilet paper trash left behind on public lands, at a river beach.

7 Backcountry Etiquette Tips

Carol Corbin shares about her personal experiences with backcountry etiquette and provides 7 tips that we can all remember and practice.

Carol Corbin August 22, 2021

Young mountain biker riding along a singletrack trail through the forest with sunlight coming down between the trees.

Epic Mountain Bike Trails in Methow Valley, Wash.

Washington's Methow Valley, on the east slope of the North Cascades, has three main mtb trail systems: Sun Mountain, Buck Mountain Loop, and Cutthroat Pass.

Aaron Theisen August 22, 2021

Mom and young son sitting in their blue kayaks on Priest Lake.

5 Adventures on Priest Lake’s Western Shore

On the west side of Priest Lake, go hiking, biking, paddling, or boating to visit and explore nearby sights.

Amy McCaffree August 19, 2021

Four Adirondack chairs facing out towards the blue water of Lake Chelan.

5 Ways to Experience Lake Chelan

Learn about 5 great ways to enjoy the wonders of Lake Chelan -- a place known for both its wine and summer recreation.

Summer Hess August 19, 2021

Tour Lake Coeur d’Alene on Two Wheels at CDA Fondo

Italian-born Gran Fondos, or big rides, are group bike rides where the focus for many is on the route, the scenery, and the joys of ...

Out There Outdoors August 17, 2021

Two bikers along a dirt trail in te Trout Creek Mountains, with snow remnants on the shady rock cliffs in the distance.

Oregon’s Big Country Route Considerations

Tips for bikepacking the rugged, remote Big Country Route in the mountainous desert terrain of southeast Oregon and northern Nevada.

Derrick Knowles August 10, 2021

Bikepack riding a gravel road on Oregon's Big Country Route, alongside sagebrush.

9 Days on Oregon’s Big Country Bikepacking Route

Travel journal about bikepacking 357 miles through the mountainous desert terrain of southeast Oregon and northern Nevada.

Derrick Knowles August 10, 2021