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Two people biking downtown.

Program Encourages Smarter Commutes

You’ve probably noticed there are less cars on the road resulting in less traffic and less air pollution. With fewer cars on the road, it’s easier to ...
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Tarawyn Waters of Urban Eden Farms in Vinegar Flats sells veggies at the Spokane Farmers' Market. Photo: Shallan Knowles

Bike or Walk to the Farmers Market

Biking or walking to a local farmers market is great summertime urban adventure, offering exercise and healthy food.
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A man diving into a lake.

35 Close to Home Summer Adventures in the Inland NW

With so many lakes, rivers, trails, and public land acres throughout the Inland Northwest, adventure is always close by. Here are 35 ideas, activities, and ...
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Six Tips to Help You #RecreateResponsibly

Know Before You Go: Check the status of the place you want to visit. If it is closed, don’t go. If it’s crowded, have a plan B.  Plan Ahead: Prepare ...
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A group of people biking on a hill trail.

Washington Recreate Responsibly Coalition Urges Caution

The newly formed Washington Recreate Responsibly Coalition brings together more than 50 organizations to simplify and amplify guidance for getting outside safely during the COVID-19 ...
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Consign Your Used Outdoor Gear for a Cause

Rambleraven Gear Trader, formerly NW Outdoors, sells and consigns gear for pretty much every sport and activity that Out There Outdoors magazine promotes. It’s a welcoming ...
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Basil, peppers, tomatos, onions, and lettuce in a wicker basket.

Pandemic Spurs Local Food Access Innovation

LINC Foods, a Spokane-based worker and farmer-owned food hub known primarily for its LINC Boxes local food service, responded to the pandemic Stay at Home ...
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A group of people paddle-boarding on a lake.

SPOvid-19 Local Adventure: Paddling Bonnie Lake

To help you make the most of your outdoor time and keep things fresh during the pandemic, the faculty of Eastern Washington University’s Recreation and ...
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort is offering six week-long camp sessions that include a mix of activities, from chair lift rides, climbing on the wall, swimming, hiking, play mining at the Sluice Box, and other games and activities.

Schweitzer Invests in Sustainability

At a time when we need more good news, Schweitzer Mountain Resort recently announced a major investment in reducing the impact the resort’s operations have ...
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