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Youth Mountain Bike Races Come to Farragut in July

Mountain bike races in July at Farragut State Park are open to youth from 5th grade and younger and all the way up to high ...
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People riding a chairlift at Lookout Pass during summer to access hiking and mountain biking trails.

New Lift-Served Biking & Hiking At Lookout Pass

Lookout Pass launched its first season of lift-served downhill mountain biking and lift-served hiking and scenic chairlift rides.
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Derrick Knowles on his mountain bike, loaded with gear for bikepacking.

Too Hot: 7 Ways to Do Better for Our Climate

Ways to take more responsibility for our impact on our destabilizing climate. Extreme heat, drought, and wildfires threaten outdoor recreation and much more.
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A person on a dock overlooking a lake.

Inland Northwest Lake Guide for 2021

Overview of the best lakes in eastern Wash., northern Idaho, western Mont., and southeast B.C., for paddling, fishing, and other recreation.
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Photo of swimmer by Summer Hess.

41 Ways to Beat the Heat in the Northwest

Stay cool during a Northwest heat wave! Here are 41 ideas for recreation, adventure, and family activities.
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Cyclists riding in Colville, Wash., along a rural road.

Blazing Saddles Ride 2021 Showcases NE Washington’s Stellar Road Biking

The Colville, Washington area is a road biker’s dream. Tucked into the northeast corner of the state, there is an abundance of lightly-trafficked backroads. Popular ...
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Illustration of a biker pedaling a Smart Trainer stationary bike as a virtual race.

Virtual Riding & Other Pandemic Cycling Spectacles

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people started cycling, purchased bikes, and participated in virtual rides and races.
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Lookout Pass Adds Lift-Served Mountain Biking & Hiking

Riding the Route of the Hiawatha at Lookout Pass has become a bucket-list outdoor adventure that now attracts bike riders from around the country. And ...
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Swimming beach at Farragut State Park, with children and adults swimming, floating on tubes, and paddling.

Idaho Increases Rates At State Parks

Out-of-state visitors now pay double to visit or camp at Farragut, Priest Lake, or Round Lake State Parks in northern Idaho.
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