Hiking

New Split Creek Trail at Liberty Lake Park

Once again there is a trail that extends a mile up the east side of Liberty Creek, creating an easier alternative to the full Liberty ...
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Aerial view of the Steamboat Rock State Park in Central Washington, with sagebrush and desert landscape.

Cool-Weather Coulee: Winter Hikes Near Lake Roosevelt

During the summer, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area’s 600 miles of shoreline attract droves of boaters to the otherwise-dry coulee country of Eastern Washington. But ...
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Guest Opinion: Save the John Wayne Trail

Many of my friends know me as a trail guy. For many years I have been working with the city of Spokane to fund, promote ...
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Mount Spokane State Park (Burping Brook—Smith Gap Loop)

We used to have it so rough. Three years ago, an intrepid snowshoer on Trail 100 in Mount Spokane State Park had three major stream ...
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Save 30% on Your Next B.C. Road Trip with the Best Exchange Rate in over 10 Years

If you have been contemplating a fall or winter trip up to British Columbia, do it! As of September 2015, the currency exchange rate is ...
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Hiking trail during fall with colorful leaves.

3 Fall Hikes in Inland NW Ski Country

Learn about three hiking routes to explore the ski terrain during fall at Mt. Spokane, 49 Degrees North/Chewelah Peak, and Lookout Pass.
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How to Avoid Bears

The bears in the Inland Northwest usually keep to themselves high in the mountains, but this summer was hot, which meant the huckleberries expired more ...
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Photo of the Spokane River by Holly Weiler.

Riverside State Park Military Cemetery Loop

From the military cemetery near Fort George Wright and Spokane Falls Community College, begin this hike by walking east on the Centennial Trail. The trail ...
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Finding Fall Colors at Finch Arboretum

The Finch Arboretum is a 10-star public park on a four-star scale. No doubt, Manito Park, Riverfront Park and the Dishman Hills Conservancy are also ...
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