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Two people stand-up paddling on the flat water of Lake Pend Oreille.

47 Summer Adventure Ideas for the Inland NW

Summer Adventure Guide's annual list of adventure travel and recreation trip ideas around the Inland Northwest for epic summer fun.

Derrick Knowles May 26, 2022

White fluffy flowers on tall beargrass stems at Mountain Spokane State Park.

Best Spring Wildflower Hikes in the Inland NW

Recommended parks and conservation areas for spring hikes to see wildflowers -- including Spokane, Cheney, Pullman, and Coeur d'Alene.

Out There Outdoors May 20, 2022

Bike commuters sitting at tables eating a pancake breakfast at Riverfront Park.

Celebrate Bike Everywhere Month in Spokane

Bike Everywhere Month festivities for May 2022 include guided group rides and cyclist networking events, hosted by Spokane Bicycle Club.

Out There Outdoors May 13, 2022

Big yellow letter-shaped signs that spell out Riverfront at Riverfront Park.

The Great Spokane Parks Challenge: Thru Oct. 7

Visit city and county parks in Spokane and Spokane City Credit Union will donate to the Spokane Parks Foundation.

Out There Outdoors May 13, 2022

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