The Urban Outdoors

Young boy leaning against the wooden base displaying metal sculpture of redband trout at Redband Park in Spokane.

5 Urban Wild Destinations in Spokane for DIY Tours

Get out there to explore on your own or with a Wander Spokane guided tour and see some of Spokane’s lesser-known urban wilds.
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A native American metal sculpture.

Wander Spokane Scavenger Hunt

As we wound around the foot of the bluff, looking at houses nestled in nooks and crannies of Peaceful Valley, we peered ahead, hoping to catch a ...
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A QR code with a family in the background.

Urban Scavenger Hunt: Munzee

The goal of summer is to get kids outside. But what do you do on those no-trip weekends when no one wants to hike or bike but ...
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A biking campsite near a lake.

4 Carless Adventures

By Ingrid Hannan Who says you need to own a car to go on an adventure? Sure, it’s harder to get to national parks and wide ...
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Tarawyn Waters of Urban Eden Farms in Vinegar Flats sells veggies at the Spokane Farmers' Market. Photo: Shallan Knowles

Bike or Walk to the Farmers Market

Biking or walking to a local farmers market is great summertime urban adventure, offering exercise and healthy food.
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A woman running on a paved trail.

Downtown Spokane 5K Routes

Editor’s Note: Please respect any coronavirus-related trail or park closures that may be in effect during the month of April by modifying these 5K routes ...
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A ranger in a cart ona paved trail.

Where Can I Go Outside?

Guide to Close-to-Home Public Lands Staying at home as much as possible to keep ourselves and our community healthy is a wise idea while coronavirus ...
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Two young skiers sitting with Santa while riding a chairlift at Lookout Pass.

11 Ways to Get Out There for the Holidays

The holidays shouldn’t be for hibernating. Instead, get out and celebrate the season. Whether you’re seeking nostalgic wonder, fun adventure, or a little bit of ...
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Inland Northwest Holiday Gift Guide

By Bradley Bleck, Jon Jonckers, Derrick Knowles, and Amy McCaffree What does it mean to shop local? For some, it means something made locally from ...
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