Hiking
Big Bend Wildlife Area Expands Along Columbia River
Cover photo courtesy of Tyler Roemer A major land conservation effort has added 2,135 acres of sagebrush steppe and Columbia River shoreline to Washington’s Big ...
Out There Outdoors
January 31, 2026
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New Rocket Gulch Stairs Expand Bluff Trails Access
Cover photo courtesy of Friends of the Bluff A steep, sketchy gully on Spokane’s South Hill just became a gateway to adventure. The new Rocket ...
Out There Outdoors
January 29, 2026
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Winter Escape: Joshua Tree National Park
By Jean Arthur Cover photo courtesy of Jean Arthur Rattlesnakes, scorpions, dagger-sharp yucca and plenty of prickly cacti: What’s not to love about the American ...
Out There Outdoors
January 12, 2026
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How Spokane/North Idaho Hikers Became a Gateway to Adventure and Community
By Ryan Stemkoski Cover photo courtesy of Nicole Aguado Their first trip together was a life-changing experience. Nicole and Lydia had never met before they ...
Ryan Stemkoski
January 9, 2026
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At 89, Spokane’s Galen Chamberlain Completes the “100 Hikes” Challenge
89-year-old Galen Chamberlain turns the page on his final hike in Rich Landers’ classic “100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest” guidebook. By Chris Maccini Cover ...
Out There Outdoors
December 30, 2025
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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 ...
Out There Outdoors
December 18, 2025
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Winter Hiking Essentials to Stay Safe and Comfortable on the Trail
Winter hiking at lower elevations in northern climates doesn’t require an expedition mindset, but you should definitely prepare and bring the essentials. Avid winter hikers ...
Out There Outdoors
December 18, 2025
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About “100 Hikes” Author Rich Landers
By Jon Jonckers Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers First published in 1987, “100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest” became an instant success. The popular ...
Jon Jonckers
December 15, 2025
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Mount Spokane State Park Trail 260 Snowshoe Guide and Winter Access Tips
Hike of the Month By Holly Weiler Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Mount Spokane State Park transitions to a winter wonderland each December as ...
Holly Weiler
December 9, 2025
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