Trail & Conservation News

New Portion of Trolley Trail, Park Land, Acquired

In January, an additional section of the Trolley Trail was purchased by City of Spokane Parks and Recreation thanks to the County Conservation Futures program ...
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The Undecided Fate of the Westwood Natural Area

A local 190-acre natural area, known as the Westwood Natural Area or Thorpe Property, is currently up for sale by the State of Washington. In ...
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Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News

Cheap Entertainment Fundraisers & Events Conservation & Stewardship News and Opportunities Holly Weiler is a long-time contributor to Out There Outdoors and writes The Trailhead ...
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View of Bead Lake below from a rock cliff overlooking the Colville National Forest in NE Washington.

Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News: Fall 2022

The Trailhead -- Info and updates about trails and outdoor recreation around the Inland Northwest for Fall 2022.
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Tribal Fish Biologist Casey Baldwin, wearing a plaid shirt and orange life jacket, releases acustic tagged chinock salmon using a bucket to pour water and fish from a boat.

Tribes Help Salmon Return to Historic Habitat

Inland Northwest tribes, including Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and Colville Confederated Tribes, reintroduce chinook salmon to Columbia River.
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Woman smiling while kayaking on the Spokane River, looking back at her friend that's on a Stillwater brand stand-up paddleboard -- bridge over the river in the distance.

New Upriver Park Along The Spokane River

Upriver Park is a new 3-acre natural open space and public park providing recreation access to the Spokane River.
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Photo courtesy of ROW Adventures.

Keep the Spokane River Flowing

Because of rapid population growth, drought conditions, and other issues, citizens need to help keep the Spokane River flowing.
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Three mountain goats looking for vegetation to eat.

Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News: July-August 2022

The Trailhead: Information about trails and outdoor recreation around the Inland Northwest, including upcoming events and service projects.
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Two dead swans on the matted down, brown wild grass at the Harrison Slough, with marshy water in background.

Tundra Swan Mortality in Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Chain Lakes

Spring 2022 had a higher than usual deaths of tundra swans, who are prone to accumulate lead from the toxic mining legacy in north Idaho.
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