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Cobblestone sidewalks and brick historical buildings that were former Army Officer housing, located on the Mukogawa U.S. campus.

4 Summer Outings with Elders Near Spokane

Help your elder loved ones to get outdoors safely and enjoy exercise and mental stimulation with these four outings around the Spokane area.
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Dad holding a small perch fish that he helped his toddler son catch. Child wearing a red life jacke, hat, and sunglasses, and holding a spin fishing rod.

Fishing with Kids: 3 Ways to Get Started

Spin (bait) fishing is simple and inexpensive recreation, making it a high-reward, low-barrier family activity for all ages and abilities.
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View from the trail, looking northeast, near Maple Mountain.-- subalpine fir trees and bunch grass in the foreground, green and brown rolling hills in the background, blue sky and puffy white clouds.

Hike Sweat Creek Basin Trail to Maple Mountain

Spring day hike near Republic, WA: Sweat Creek Basin Trail to Maple Mountain -- with options to plan a backpacking trip.
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Pink bitterroot blooms along the trail.

Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News – Spring 2022

May-June 2022 Inland Northwest trail and parks news, events, and other need-to-know info for eastern Wash. and northern Idaho public lands.
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Two people stand-up paddling on the flat water of Lake Pend Oreille.

47 Summer Adventure Ideas for the Inland NW

Summer Adventure Guide's annual list of adventure travel and recreation trip ideas around the Inland Northwest for epic summer fun.
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White fluffy flowers on tall beargrass stems at Mountain Spokane State Park.

Best Spring Wildflower Hikes in the Inland NW

Recommended parks and conservation areas for spring hikes to see wildflowers -- including Spokane, Cheney, Pullman, and Coeur d'Alene.
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Bike commuters sitting at tables eating a pancake breakfast at Riverfront Park.

Celebrate Bike Everywhere Month in Spokane

Bike Everywhere Month festivities for May 2022 include guided group rides and cyclist networking events, hosted by Spokane Bicycle Club.
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Big yellow letter-shaped signs that spell out Riverfront at Riverfront Park.

The Great Spokane Parks Challenge: Thru Oct. 7

Visit city and county parks in Spokane and Spokane City Credit Union will donate to the Spokane Parks Foundation.
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Volunteers holding empty garbage bags ready to participate in a litter clean-up event along the Spokane River.

Spokane River Cleanups: July 25, Sept. 17, & DIY

Volunteer to clean-up litter along the banks of the Spokane River at upcoming events or arrange a private group or DIY event.
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