Hiking

Photo by Holly Weiler.

Deep Creek Loop in Riverside State Park

For many people in the Inland Northwest, finishing Bloomsday is a rite of passage. As a former road runner with several Bloomsday finishes, I understand ...
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Photo of the Fish Lake Trail.

Fishtrap Lake Loop Trail Closer to Completion

After two seasons of work, including help from volunteer crews from Washington Trails Association, Backcountry Horseman of Washington, the Washington Conservation Corps, and Northwest Youth ...
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Photo by Aaron Theisen.

Restoration Planned for Unauthorized South Hill Bluff Road

On April 10 and 11, a contractor removed trees and built a dirt road on Spokane’s South Hill “Bluff” below High Drive along the bank ...
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Photo by Holly Weiler.

Spring Into the Inland NW Hiking Season

I absolutely love living in a place with four distinct seasons, and I have a variety of sports to keep me active at any point ...
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Photo of People's Park courtesy of Spokane Historical.

People’s Park: Spring Planting and Pruning (April 28)

This Arbor Day (April 28) a volunteer crew will be working on designated trails and plantings in People’s Park, located just west of downtown Spokane. ...
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Young boy observing a large brown tortoise eat a dandelion on the grass, with two smaller tortoises nearby.

11 Ideas for Family Fun in the Great Outdoors

1) Hike or Bike in Palisades Park: This 700-acre nature park west of Spokane has awesome views of the city and several trails for hiking ...
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Photo of Hog Lake Falls by Holly Weiler.

Folsom Farm to Hog Canyon Loop

Easy access to both the mountains and the deserts ranks high among the many benefits of living in the Inland Northwest, and April is a ...
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To Hell and Back: Traversing Hells Canyon

Nobody knows where Hells Canyon first got its name. Some say its origins date back to the area’s first European explorers, who found the canyon ...
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Support Your Local Refuge—Get Involved with the Friends of Turnbull

Friends of Turnbull supports the education mission of the wildlife refuge by engaging volunteers to help with educational and conservation programs, including environmental education outreach ...
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