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View of rolling green hills of Palouse farmland from the summit from Kamiak Butte.

Hiking Kamiak Butte in Whitman County, Wash.

Kamiak Butte (3,641' elevation) is the second tallest point in Whitman County and a designated National Natural Landmark. One of four county parks, the butte ...
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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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Artistic rendering of the new Humbird hotel, as viewed from Lakeview parking lot, with snowy ski runs in the background.

New Schweitzer Hotel to Open for 2021/22 Ski Season

Since breaking ground in the spring of 2019, Schweitzer Mountain Resort has been working to complete a new hotel project in the village. The 66,580 ...
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Woman wearing winter pom-hat and holding a glass of beer at Winterfest in Chelan, Washington.

Lake Chelan Winter Fest

Every January, Chelan hosts 4-day Winterfest with ice sculptures, food tasting specials, bonfires, and fireworks.
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Child skiing.

4 Small Ski Hills of Washington State

Small ski hills provide an affordable family-friendly ski recreation opportunity. Learn about four of them still operating in Washington State.
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Person snowboarding down echo valley ski hill.

Soul of Skiing: Community Ski Hills

Echo Valley Ski Hill (3,000' elevation) near Lake Chelan is one of the few remaining small ski areas still operating in Washington State.
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Jane Huang riding a fat bike.

What To Do Outside This Winter

List of favorite winter pastimes from 11 of the region's most passionate devotees of the great outdoors, to help inspire you to get out there ...
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6 Fall-Early Winter Hikes in Spokane & CDA

By Seth Marlin Even with shorter days and falling temperatures, the Spokane region is rich in natural beauty, and whether you’re looking for vibrant colors, or more ...
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Sunset at Beezly Hill in Central Washington.

Hiking Beezley Hill – Central Washington

The good thing about hiking somewhere flat is that it doesn’t take long to get a view. While there are various places to walk in ...
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