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Liberty Lake at sunrise from the Arrow Leaf Trail at Etter Ranch. // Photo: Holly Weiler

Hike of the Month: Trentwood Trailhead, Etter Ranch

Trentwood Trailhead at Etter Ranch provides a third access point to the Antoine Peak Conservation Area trail system in Spokane Valley, WA.
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Mineral Ridge above Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Trailhead News: Improvements & Upcoming Events – Winter 2022

The Trailhead: Latest updates, for Jan.-Feb. 2022, about trails and outdoor recreation around the Inland Northwest. Column by Holly Weiler.
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Olivia Dugenet and friends approaching a high mountain pass.

A Woman’s Place Is In The Wild

Personal essay by Olivia Dugenet about how women challenge stereotypes and social expectations when they adventure in the great outdoors.
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Snowy slope with trees at Sitzmark ski area.

15 Alpine Ski Areas in Washington State

A brief overview of Washington State's 15 public downhill ski areas by Ryan Murray who skied them all during a 34-year personal odyssey.
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Sister Shredders, Emma & Maddie Hall

Meet teen snowboarding sisters and competitive riders Emma and Maddie Hall, whose home mountain is Schweitzer in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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Graphic logo for The Spokane Great Outdoors & Bike Expo

Spokane Great Outdoors & Bike Expo Returns: Feb. 19-20

Adventure inside with outdoor recreation vendors, bike shops, travel destinations, kid activities, and a new Bike & Boat Swap.
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Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant at a bear den. // Photo by Peter Houlihan, courtesy of National Geographic Live.

National Geographic Live “The Secret Life of Bears”: Jan. 26

Wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant presents "The Secret Life of Bears" for National Geographic Live in Spokane on January 26, 2022.
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Winterfest sandwich board sign in the snow

Winterfest: Jan. 16, Mt. Spokane State Park

Spokane Nordic Ski Association hosts this event at Mount Spokane State Park Nordic Ski Area, offering ski lessons to non-members.
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Fatty Flurry Fat Bike Festival: Jan. 15, Sandpoint

Fatty Flurry Fat Bike Festival takes place Jan. 15, 2022, north of Sandpoint, Idaho, at the Section 16 Trail system near Bonners Ferry.
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