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Kayaker taking short drop from a rock into whitewater river.

Trip Report: North Cascades Whitewater Kayaking

Bridge Creek to the Stehekin River is a remote, multi-day, self-supported whitewater run through the North Cascades to Lake Chelan, Wash.

Out There Outdoors February 7, 2022

Skier making turns in deep powder at Lookout Pass in Mullan, Idaho.

What’s New at Local Resorts: Ski NW Rockies

Latest news for Ski the NW Rockies Association resorts--Mt. Spokane, 49 Degrees North, Silver Mountain, & Lookout Pass--for Jan.-Feb. 2022.

Amy McCaffree February 3, 2022

Person walking up to a snow covered house.

New Routes & Rules for Mt. Spokane Uphill Skiing

Winter 2021-22 opportunities and guidelines for uphill skiers and boarders at Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park.

Out There Outdoors February 2, 2022

Ride the New Velo Tout Terrain Trails

Pend Oreille Pedalers aim to raise $30,000 for additional trail building at the new Velo Tout Terrain Trails in Dover, Idaho.

Carol Corbin January 31, 2022

Explore the Backcountry Skiing Life at the Uphill Ramble event at Mt. Spokane

Photo courtesy of Rambleraven Gear Trader Join Rambleraven Gear Trader and Mt. Spokane for the first annual Uphill Ramble Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. This event ...

Out There Outdoors January 31, 2022

Sunset on the horizon of the hillside with view of the Little Spokane River in the Waikiki Springs natural area. Trees and bushes in the meadow alongside the river.

Aster Trail Completed at Waikiki Springs Preserve

The new Aster Trail was completed at Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve, in northwest Spokane, and two more trails are under construction.

Carol Corbin January 30, 2022

Bikes parked at Riverside State Park's Nine Mile Falls Dam area.

Imagine Bikepacking a New “Spokane Trail”

What if Spokane had a long-distance trail encircling the city that connected parks and conservations areas using existing trails & pathways?

Derrick Knowles January 28, 2022

The view of downtown from Palisades Park's Rimrock Drive: urban downtown Spokane in the distance, with forest between rocky outcropping and city center.

Easy Strolling & City Views At Palisades Park

Palisades Park's Rimrock Drive, a wide gravel path perched above the western edge of downtown Spokane, is ideal for a quick walk or run.

Lisa Laughlin January 28, 2022

Narrow dirt trail along High Drive Bluff with a view of Spokane's Latah Valley.

Winter Hike Spokane’s High Drive Bluff

Wooded singletrack and open spaces for winter hiking, mountain biking, and dog walking with great views and afternoon sun.

Lisa Laughlin January 26, 2022