Get Out There

Volunteers holding empty garbage bags ready to participate in a litter clean-up event along the Spokane River.

Spokane River Cleanups: July 25, Sept. 17, & DIY

Volunteer to clean-up litter along the banks of the Spokane River at upcoming events or arrange a private group or DIY event.

Out There Outdoors May 12, 2022

Shallan selfie photo with Carol in the background tending to a campfire.

Friendship Connections In the Great Outdoors

Time spent in the outdoors strengthens relational bonds and inspires self-discovery and awareness. Personal essay by Shallan Knowles.

Shallan Knowles May 12, 2022

Reel Rock Returns To Spokane May 15

Bower Climbing Coalition brings back Reel Rock 16 to Spokane on May 15 with climbing films and a fundraising auction for local climbing areas.

Out There Outdoors May 8, 2022

Challenge Yourself on These 3 Scenic PNW Race Courses

When it comes to beautiful courses and diversity of distances, three upcoming races in the Inland PNW stand out. Whether you’re doing your first 5k ...

Out There Outdoors May 4, 2022

Author holding her quilt made from the graphic front side of old race t-shirts--standing in her living room with a canvas photo print of her running with her wife.

My Evolution as a Runner as Told in Race Shirts

Essay by Spokane runner Maeve Griffith about her 40-year collection of race event t-shirts and her personal evolution as a trans woman.

Out There Outdoors April 28, 2022

Katie holding her baby June, who is breastfeeding -- standing in a kitchen with a set of skis behind her.

Motherhood, Identity, & Outdoor Pursuits

New “People in the Wild” column: Ammi Midstokke examines how a new mother navigates impacts on her identity and outdoor pursuits.

Ammi Midstokke April 28, 2022

Two young teenage girls smiling at the camera while lounging in an ENO hammock in the sunshine.

5 Spring Rituals for Outdoorsy Families

Spring rituals and routines to help families celebrate and get ready for the season, from backyard hammocks to campsite reservations.

Amy McCaffree April 26, 2022

Tall, mature pine trees in the Eagle Camp Wilderness, in Oregon, with sunshine streaming behind them.

New Funding For America’s Green Infrastructure

The Great American Outdoors Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act both provide much-needed funds for public lands.

Adam Gebauer April 26, 2022

Man running along a rocky dirt trail along a ridge above a lake.

North Idaho Trail Run Series: The GRIT

Choose your events and distance options among the trail and off-road race options in The Grit series, organized by Priest Lake Multisports.

S. Michal Bennett April 26, 2022