Hiking

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 ...

Holly Weiler November 30, 2015

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 ...

Derrick Knowles November 23, 2015

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.

Out There Outdoors November 6, 2015

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 ...

Katie Botkin November 2, 2015

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 ...

Holly Weiler October 28, 2015

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 ...

Jon Jonckers October 8, 2015