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Map of the Blue Mountains Trail in northeast Oregon.

Remapping a Lost Thru-Hike in Northeast Oregon

The Blue Mountains Trail, a work in progress for decades, has evolved into a 566-mile point-to-point long-distance trail with a spiral shape connecting its two ...
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Forested area during the fall with a mountain in the background.

Land Conservancy Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Spokane, Wash. Since its founding, the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy has protected more than 22,000 acres in public and private areas throughout Spokane and Kootenai ...
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Woman mountain biking on a dirt trail.

The Power of Aging

Don't devalue yourself as an aging outdoorsperson. During the aging process, try not to compare yourself with the blip of time in which you perceived ...
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Tundra swans swimming on a lake.

Tundra Swan Festival Returns

Tundra Swan Festival in Cusick, Wash., takes place on March 20, 2021. Event includes presentations, workshops, information booths, artisan vendors, a bus shuttle to Calispel ...
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Runners running up a trail.

Spokane River Run 2021 to Honor Longtime Participant with Virtual Event

This year marks the 18th anniversary of the Spokane River Run at Riverside State Park. 2021 virtual Spokane River Run is set for anytime between ...
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The author steelhead fishing on the Columbia River_Photo Jeff Holmes.

A Path Forward for Inland NW Salmon

A proposal for a Columbia Basin Fund could keep salmon from extinction in the Snake River basin, which includes pristine rivers in Idaho, NE Oregon ...
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Jessica Haydahl holding a sturgeon fish under water.

2021 Fly Fishing Film Tour Goes Virtual

Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area anglers can catch this year’s film festival at a living room near you! Like many of your favorite events this ...
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Person with raised hands while crossing finish line.

Safe Live Races Planned for Spokane Area Spring 2021

Negative Split Has Socially-distanced and safe live events and virtual options for all abilities of runners in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. The spring running and ...
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Person taking a selfie showing off their ski mask and helmet.

Gear Review: Flannel Spokane Masks

Spokane Masks now has a flannel-lined style that’s a stylish, versatile mask for indoor or outdoor use during winter or in any cold environment.
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