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Still water of Priest Lake with mountain peaks and sun in the background.

Idaho Doubles Non-Resident Rates At 5 State Parks

Priest Lake, Farragut, and Round Lake State Parks are now the most expensive in the Northwest for non-residents visiting or camping.

Amy McCaffree July 15, 2021

CHAFE 150 Ride Supports Schools in Sandpoint

The Rotary Club sponsored CHAFE 150 benefit bike ride, on September 11, 2021, supports education in the greater Sandpoint, Idaho, community.

Out There Outdoors July 15, 2021

Woman trail runner cruising along a forested singletrack trail at Mt. Spokane State Park.

Negative Split’s New Back to Nature Trail Run Series

Running the singletrack at Mt. Spokane. Photo: Jon Jonckers Coming to Silver Mountain & Mt. Spokane Negative Split has organized several of the region’s most ...

Out There Outdoors July 13, 2021

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