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Washington D.C.—Senate Passes Public Lands Package

Thanks to Senators Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington state, and Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, the Natural Resources Management Act has passed the ...

Jon Jonckers March 16, 2019

Tundra Swan Festival on Saturday, March 16

When you think of eastern Washington, your first thoughts may not include elegant swans. Pend Oreille County, located in the northeast corner of the state ...

Out There Outdoors March 15, 2019

Tri-Cities, Wash.—Friends of Badger Mountain Receive $300,000 Gift

In January, Scott Sax, president of Washington Closure Hanford, presented a check for $300,761 to the Friends of Badger Mountain. The funds are earmarked to ...

Jon Jonckers March 14, 2019

Kid pond skimming at Schweitzer_photo courtesy Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

Kid-friendly March Events in Spokane and North Idaho

Wild Skills Junior Ski Patrol with SheJumps! at Schweitzer Mountain Resort, March 3. Girls ages 8-17 (intermediate to expert skiers/snowboarders) can learn mountain safety and ...

Amy McCaffree March 14, 2019

10 Spring Break Staycations in the Inland Northwest

Staying home this spring break? Keep kids physically active with local outdoor adventures—some can even be educational. Here are 10 ideas, either free or low-cost, ...

Amy McCaffree March 14, 2019

Close up view of the property boundary sign on a tree and the Grande Ronde River in the background.

Hike of the Month: Chief Joseph State Wildlife Area in Southeast Washington

By March the 4-O Ranch unit of the Chief Joseph State Wildlife Area is easing into spring mode. Green grass is returning to the open ...

Holly Weiler March 13, 2019

Time for a Wallace, Idaho, Spring Skiing Getaway

If you’re looking for your next spring ski trip basecamp, don’t overlook Idaho’s Silver Valley. The historic mining town of Wallace, Idaho, is garnering attention ...

Lisa Laughlin March 5, 2019

Spokane, Wash.—No Man’s Land Film Festival

A diverse line up of inspiring films celebrating the full scope of woman-identified athletes and adventurers is coming to Spokane once again March 1. The ...

Summer Hess March 1, 2019

Winter Riding on the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes

By Derrick Knowles & Justin Skay Tranquilly pedaling the Trail of the Coeur d’Alene’s through steadily falling snow in serene mountain scenery, snowpack silencing even ...

Out There Outdoors February 20, 2019