Get Out There

Majestic views of the Cabinets, pristine beaver habitat, and native plants make this place special. Grassy meadow with a few conifer trees and snowcapped peaks in the far distance.

Local Land Conservationists Protect Open Spaces

Private land owner conservation champions and non-profit organizations work together to protect former working forests and ranchlands from development.

Carol Corbin October 21, 2021

Flat water section of the Snake River, with a raft floating on it, and rocky canyon walls with sun party obscured behind them.

Giving Back to Our Public Lands

Guide to 7 local and national non-profit organizations that conserve and protect public lands and the Inland NW businesses who support them.

Jon Jonckers October 21, 2021

Ski instructor pointing downhill while teaching a group of three young skiers at Schweitzer Mountain.

Sandpoint Group Provides Ski Access For Local Kids

North Idaho Sports Education Fund (NIMSEF) help local kids in Bonner and Boundary counties get involved in skiing and snowboarding.

Derrick Knowles October 11, 2021

View of rolling green hills of Palouse farmland from the summit from Kamiak Butte.

4 Inland Northwest Weekend Road Trips

Adventure travel destinations, each less than 5 hours from the Spokane, including Wenatchee, Sandpoint, Pullman-Moscow, & McCall.

Out There Outdoors October 11, 2021

Paddler's view of the glowing Snake River, during sunset, with the sloping hills and paddler's feet resting on her paddleboard.

Recreation, Food, & Brews in Pullman-Moscow

The Palouse region of Pullman, Wash., and Moscow, Idaho, offers biking, hiking, fishing, disc golf, and more--a great fall weekend getaway.

Lisa Laughlin October 10, 2021

Boots and pants, and much more. Photo courtesy of MMSP Ski Swap

Ski Swaps Canceled in Spokane & Coeur d’Alene

Local ski swap events in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene have been cancelled, but other Northwest regional swap events continue as planned.

Amy McCaffree October 10, 2021

Large white canvas glamping tent on Lake Pend Oreille.

Biking & Glamping At Lake Pend Oreille In Sandpoint

Mountain bike Sandpoint, Idaho's trails during the day then stay overnight in a Stargazer bell tent from Twin Cedars Vacation Rentals.

Aaron Theisen September 30, 2021

Frost-covered trees on an autumn morning on Wenatchee's Saddle Rock.

Experience Fall Harvest and Adventure in Wenatchee

Located in the foothills of the Cascades, the Central Washington town of Wenatchee offers hiking, mountain biking, and wine tasting.

Lisa Laughlin September 29, 2021

View looking down a ramp to a dock on a lake.

Adventure In McCall: Central Idaho’s Epic Mountain Town

The mountain town of McCall is an outdoor recreation & adventure destination located less in central Idaho, between Coeur d'Alene and Boise.

S. Michal Bennett September 28, 2021