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Out There Adventure Email Contest—Whitewater Rafting Trip & Spokatopia Tickets!

Enter to win a whitewater rafting trip for two on the Clark Fork River or tickets to the Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival September 18! Enter ...

Out There Outdoors July 19, 2021

Man surfing a wave at Lakeside Surf at Slidewaters Water Park in Chelan, Washington.

Surfing at Lake Chelan

Learn what the thrills are really like while surfing the world’s largest stationary wave at Lakeside Surf in Chelan, Washington.

Out There Outdoors July 18, 2021

Bike loading with gear parked near Fishtrap Lake.

Bikepack Fishing at Inland Northwest Lakes

Pack your rod and ride! Destinations for fishing and camping to create your own bikepacking route to one or more small lakes.

Derrick Knowles July 18, 2021

Wooden sign outside a cafe in Harrison, Idaho, that reads "Brews, Espresso, Craft Beer, Wine & Food."

Boat-in Happy Hour On Lake Coeur d’Alene

Harrison, Idaho, is one of the best happy hour destinations, with day-use and overnight guest moorage and places to eat and drink.

Derrick Knowles July 18, 2021

A group of pelicans on a submerged tree on lake.

Where to See Wildlife At Inland NW Lakes

Learn which Inland Northwest lakes to visit for a chance to see moose, mountain goats, bald eagles, and unique waterfowl,

Derrick Knowles July 18, 2021

Person biking on the Centennial Trail that runs alongside the Spokane River.

New Sections Added to Spokane’s Centennial Trail

New sections of Spokane County's Centennial Trail include one near Nine Mile Falls dam and the Summit Boulevard section near Kendall Yards.

Jon Jonckers July 17, 2021

Group of teen and pre-teen bike riders in Colville, with view of hills and trees in background.

Kids Events At Blazing Saddles Bike Ride (August 7)

Blazing Saddles event organizers added a Little Pepper Family Ride, a 5-mile route for younger riders, on August 7, 2021, in Colville, Wash.

Derrick Knowles July 17, 2021

Three boys and girl on their bikes ready to ride the campground loop road.

Kids & Family Bike Safety Rodeo in Colville (July 31)

Children can learn bike safety and handling skills on July 31, starting at 9:30 a.m. in Colville, WA, hosted by the local Rotary Club.

Out There Outdoors July 17, 2021

Historic bridge spanning the Columbia River is now a rail-to-trail for the Palouse to Cascades Trail State Park.

Historic Bridge Opening on Palouse to Cascades State Trail

The historic Beverly Bridge may reopen as early as Oct. 2021 to link the western and eastern halves of the Palouse to Cascades Trail.

Jon Jonckers July 15, 2021