Hiking
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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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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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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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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Sherman Point Loop (Sherman Creek Wildlife Area)
The first time I visited the Sherman Creek Wildlife Area, I was delighted by what I found in a location I have never seen described ...
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Mount Rainier Moves to Online Permit Reservations
Mount Rainier National Park has announced a new permit process for 2017. Users will now be able to request wilderness camping and climbing permits online. ...
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Pend Oreille County Celebrates Return of Tundra Swans at Annual Festival (March 4)
The Winter Solstice has past, and Old Sol returns. The bitter cold temperatures of January and February have been endured. Thankfully, colorful seed catalogues once again choke the post ...
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