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35 Close to Home Summer Adventures in the Inland NW

With so many lakes, rivers, trails, and public land acres throughout the Inland Northwest, adventure is always close by. Here are 35 ideas, activities, and ...
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Six Tips to Help You #RecreateResponsibly

Know Before You Go: Check the status of the place you want to visit. If it is closed, don’t go. If it’s crowded, have a plan B.  Plan Ahead: Prepare ...
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SPOvid-19 Local Adventure: Paddling Bonnie Lake

To help you make the most of your outdoor time and keep things fresh during the pandemic, the faculty of Eastern Washington University’s Recreation and ...
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SPOvid-19 Local Adventure: Biking & Urban Hammocking

By Alison Bender, professor of Recreation and Leisure Services at EWU To help you make the most of your outdoor time and keep things fresh ...
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SPOvid-19 Local Adventure: Yeti Ultra 24-Hour Challenge

By Chris Cindric To help you make the most of your outdoor time and keep things fresh during the pandemic, the faculty of Eastern Washington ...
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SPOvid-19 Local Adventure: Hiking Stubblefield Trail

Our second adventure is a family-friendly visit to the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge (TNWF), located 6 miles south of Cheney, Washington, to hike through the ...
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Insatiable Vortex of the Hungry Runner

Some time ago, I decided to train for a 100-mile running event. I’ve made a lot of bad decisions in my life, but I’m beginning ...
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SPOvid-19 Local Adventure Series

By Chris Cindric Now that most Washington State parks and public lands open again, this is truly welcome news. The ability to get outside has been ...
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Tips for Documenting Nature

Many people have a Life List of all the birds they have seen. Others keep field journals denoting all the wildlife and plant species they ...
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