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5 Favorite Backcountry Hikes in the Inland Northwest

Recommended backcountry trails in Eastern Washington and North Idaho to bring your fly rod, native plant guide, or birding binoculars.
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Skate For Free at Riverfront Park’s Skate Ribbon

You may have seen ice skaters at the Skate Ribbon in downtown Spokane’s Riverfront Park this winter, but its official summer use is for wheels. ...
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Running Hells Canyon

The erratic buzz of my alarm at 5 a.m. stirred me from sleep. As I scrambled after my phone through a jumbled mess of pillows ...
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August 2018 Family & Kid Events in Eastern Washington and North Idaho

August 1-21: Mobile Rec at Spokane City Parks includes games and activities for elementary-aged youth at select parks (free). Visit my.spokane.city.org/recreation for locations and schedule. ...
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Navigating the Backcountry with Kids

 Beaver fever, iodine tablets, “Cathole” digging, bear-proof containers—these are just a few aspects of backcountry adventuring, where you can enjoy exceptional landscape beauty and natural ...
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Wildlands Firefighter: Profile of Kurtis Robinson

Kurtis Robinson is not someone who sits back and watches life happen. That’s true in his work as president of the Spokane chapter of the ...
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Valleyfest Multisport Day

2018 Multisport Day: September 23, 2018 Location: Plantes Ferry and Mirabeau Point Park Valleyfest Multi-Sports Day is sponsored by Coordinated Care, Fleet Feet, The YMCA ...
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Spokane River Centennial Trail Survey

The non-profit group Friends of the Centennial Trail (FCT) assists in the maintenance and development of the Spokane River Centennial Trail and adjacent trails through ...
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Summer Events and Activities at Schweitzer Mountain Resort

While Schweitzer Mountain Resort is primarily known as a winter playground, the mountain also offers plenty of summer recreation. Ski trails transform into opportunities for ...
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