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SPOvid-19 Local Adventure: Hiking Stubblefield Trail

Our second adventure is a family-friendly visit to the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge (TNWF), located 6 miles south of Cheney, Washington, to hike through the ...
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Finish It First

Competitive temperaments and marital harmony aren’t the best of bedfellows. One-on-one challenges thrive on conflict, not the likes of compassion and compromise. How, then, can ...
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A woman and her dog walking on a trail towards a lake.

Spring Hiking to Odessa Craters

Enjoy the spring beauty of Odessa Craters, with its gorgeous spring wildflowers and unique geology, but come with tick-repellant.
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A family hiking along a lake.

Insatiable Vortex of the Hungry Runner

Some time ago, I decided to train for a 100-mile running event. I’ve made a lot of bad decisions in my life, but I’m beginning ...
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SPOvid-19 Local Adventure Series

By Chris Cindric Now that most Washington State parks and public lands open again, this is truly welcome news. The ability to get outside has been ...
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Tips for Documenting Nature

Many people have a Life List of all the birds they have seen. Others keep field journals denoting all the wildlife and plant species they ...
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Documenting the American White Pelican

The Spokane region is near a major flyway for many waterfowl species flying from their winter grounds to summer breeding areas. One of the best ...
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Lisa_Marie Perino and Alex Renner ride fat bikes on Mt. Spokane.

Recreation to Open Again in Washington State

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee adjusted the Stay Home – Stay Healthy proclamation on April 27, 2020, to allow for the re-opening of state parks ...
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Recreation Safety for COVID-19

Please follow these guidelines when recreational hiking, boating, fishing, and other day-use activities on public lands and trails resumes on May 5, 2020. Check with ...
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