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Family Camping & Tubing On the Coeur d’Alene River

Panhandle National Forest offers family-friendly camping and river tubing away from the more popular, crowded Inland Northwest recreation hubs.
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One Spokane Cyclist is Behind Several of Our Biggest Bike Events. Thanks Bill!

Bill Bender has been a part of the Spokane bicycling scene for many years, and yet many people have never heard of him. Modesty prevents ...
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The Mountains Are Calling

John Muir said “Going to the mountains is going home.” If you can relate, there is no shortage of places in the greater Inland Northwest ...
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St. Luke’s Ski Fest Offers Water Sports for Everyone

The young man is securely strapped into his seat. He bobs in the water as the boat slowly moves forward to take the slack out ...
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Looking Back at the Spokane Mountaineers (1968-1976)

In 1968 the Spokane Mountaineers hosted then-Congressman Tom Foley at the club chalet on Mount Spokane to discuss conservation issues and other hot topics. Another ...
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If You’re Lucky Enough To Live At the Lake, You’re Lucky Enough

A friend of mine has a sign in his house which reads, “If You’re Lucky Enough To Live At the Lake, You’re Lucky Enough.”  As ...
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Family Fun at Lake Pend Oreille – Farragut State Park

Although Lake Pend Oreille (“Pond Oray”) is Idaho’s largest and deepest lake, with 200 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 1,200 feet, it ...
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Is Riding on the Roads Safe?

Summer is here, school is out and bicycles seem to be everywhere. How comfortable are you or your children with riding a bike in traffic? ...
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See You at Spokatopia

Back before the Internet, it was more difficult to break out into new outdoor sports than it is today, especially technical ones like climbing that ...
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