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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

Still water of Priest Lake with mountain peaks and sun in the background.

Idaho Doubles Non-Resident Rates At 5 State Parks

Priest Lake, Farragut, and Round Lake State Parks are now the most expensive in the Northwest for non-residents visiting or camping.

Amy McCaffree July 15, 2021

CHAFE 150 Ride Supports Schools in Sandpoint

The Rotary Club sponsored CHAFE 150 benefit bike ride, on September 11, 2021, supports education in the greater Sandpoint, Idaho, community.

Out There Outdoors July 15, 2021

Evergreen trees standing tall between a grassy meadow and lake.

Easy Summer Hiking At Slavin Conservation Area

For a mellow summer hike or ride, visit the James T. Slavin Conservation Area -- flowy yet flat, with both wooded and open meadow trail.

Lisa Laughlin July 15, 2021

Bikes parked at Riverside State Park's Nine Mile Falls Dam area.

Ride the Centennial Trail from Downtown to Lake Spokane

What to expect when biking the Centennial Trail from downtown Spokane north along the Spokane River out towards Lake Spokane (aka Long Lake).

Derrick Knowles July 14, 2021

Woman trail runner cruising along a forested singletrack trail at Mt. Spokane State Park.

Negative Split’s New Back to Nature Trail Run Series

Running the singletrack at Mt. Spokane. Photo: Jon Jonckers Coming to Silver Mountain & Mt. Spokane Negative Split has organized several of the region’s most ...

Out There Outdoors July 13, 2021

Parents and children enjoying the Huckleberry Color Fun Run at Schweitzer, with colored chalk in the air.

Summer Events for Kids & Families in Spokane-CDA

Family-friendly events this summer, including free outdoor movies and concerts, in the Spokane-CDA metro area.

Amy McCaffree July 13, 2021