Hiking

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Hiking Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area

Located about an hour west of Spokane, the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area is an uncrowded central Washington hiking spot. This rural meander provides open views, ...
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Hike of the Month: Revere Wildlife Area and Palouse to Cascades Trail

Consider this two hikes in one. Although a trip here will require a little extra planning, visitors have access to two different public land agencies, ...
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Spokane’s Desert Outback: Hiking Rock Creek’s Long Ago Lava Curtain

Fifty miles southwest of Spokane, a nameless dirt road veers into a rugged valley that could easily be a movie set for a Big Sky ...
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Olmsted 2.0: Designing the Future of Public Lands in the Inland NW

“This is an opportunity to dream big, create an aspirational vision, and align our efforts to protect natural lands for the benefit of us all.” ...
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Trail Volunteer Spotlight: John & Madison McArthur 

Yes, trailwork is hard work, but to illustrate how accessible it can be, check out the father-daughter duo of John and Madison McArthur. Both are ...
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New & Upgraded Spokane Area Trails

Looking for a new trail to hike, ride, or run? Try one of these new or newish Inland Northwest trails. Evergreen East’s Short Draw at ...
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State of Inland Northwest Hiking Trails

Recreational trails in the Inland Northwest are constantly undergoing upgrades, thanks to local volunteers who tackle both new and ongoing projects in our region. Months ...
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Spokane Rimrock to Riverside Trail Project

The Inland Northwest Land Conservancy prepares to finalize plans for the Rimrock to Riverside nature corridor project.
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Centennial Trail Repair Completed at Barker

Back in 2017, the Spokane River flooded significantly and caused some major damage to the Centennial Trail near the Barker Road Trailhead. This particular stretch ...
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