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Actors standing on the grass rehearsing for Shakespeare in the park.

Shakespeare in Spokane’s Riverfront Park

Spokane Shakespeare Society presents "Midsummer Night's Dream" at Riverfront Park with eight performances, August 6-29, 2021.

Out There Outdoors July 13, 2021

Mathew Larsen keeping things rolling at the Rambleraven Gear Trader bike shop.

Bike Repairs Without the Wait at Rambleraven Gear Trader

Rambleraven Gear Trader in Spokane offers bike repair and maintenance services with quick turnarounds in addition to new and used gear.

Derrick Knowles July 11, 2021

Wildfire smoke at Sullivan Lake obscures the sun, making it appear pink.

Agencies Collaborate to Prepare Communities for Wildfire Smoke

Smoke Ready 2021 provided information, tips, and resources to encourage residents to prepare early for wildfire smoke.

Out There Outdoors July 11, 2021

Swimming beach at Farragut State Park, with children and adults swimming, floating on tubes, and paddling.

Idaho Increases Rates At State Parks

Out-of-state visitors now pay double to visit or camp at Farragut, Priest Lake, or Round Lake State Parks in northern Idaho.

Amy McCaffree June 15, 2021

Person mountain biking along a dirt trail at Riverside State Park, with forest in the near distance.

Washington State Parks Recognize Juneteenth With Free Day

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, no entry fee to visit Washington State Parks, water-access sites, and other state-managed public lands.

Out There Outdoors June 14, 2021

Man holding on to a wooden aerial ladder among trees at Mica Moon.

Spokane’s Mica Moon Zip Tours Expands Again

Driving down I-90 past Liberty Lake, you might never know one of the region’s biggest zipline tours was tucked away in the forested hillsides of ...

Derrick Knowles May 24, 2021

Red, yellow, white, and purple wildflowers on the mountainside of the Pend Oreille River valley in northeast Washington.

The Trailhead: Trail Projects & Plans for May-June 2021

Welcome to The Trailhead -- a new column that replaces “Hike of the Month” to serve as a round-up of interesting projects and plans for ...

Holly Weiler May 17, 2021

Group of volunteers for the Spokane River Clean-Up, holding a sign that says Spokane Riverkeeper, and nearly 20 huge plastic bags of trash, depicting how much debris and litter was cleaned up.

Help Clean Up Along the Spokane River

Three ways volunteers can help pick-up trash along the river in 2021: public clean-up events, DIY group events, and business/civic group events. Spokane Riverkeeper and ...

Out There Outdoors May 17, 2021

Dirt area of a park with a mountain biking instructor demonstrating a skill with a bike to a group of students.

Take a Mountain Bike Skills Clinics

Whether you’re a beginner or want to hone some advanced mountain biking skills, Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance is offering clinics this spring and summer ...

Out There Outdoors May 17, 2021