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Hitch a Ride with Papi’s Pedicabs in Spokane

Roger Hernandez, owner of Papi’s Pedicab and Shacktown Community Cycle, grew up in Spokane and has always been fascinated by Expo ’74, the first environmentally ...
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New Boat Launch in Spokane’s Redband Park

The Spokane River Forum recently announced completion of Redband Launch on the Spokane River near downtown Spokane. Located in Peaceful Valley’s Redband Park (formerly Glover ...
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Photo by Aaron Theisen.

49 Degrees North & Silver Mountain Combo Ski Pass Announced

With the recent announcement that 49 Degrees North near Chewelah has been sold to a company affiliated with Silver Mountain Resort comes a new combo ...
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Spokane Community Mourns Loss of Climber Jess Roskelley

World-famous Spokane climber Jess Roskelley died in an avalanche on April 16, 2019, along with Austrian climbers David Lama and Hansjörg Auer. The trio was ...
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Lake Roosevelt from Hwy 25. Beautiful landscapes soothe the soul. Photo courtesy of National Park Service

Historic Protections Won Through Public Lands Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A historic, bipartisan conservation package that expands protections for American public lands and supports outdoor projects across the nation was signed into law in ...
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Schweitzer Snow Ghost Chairs to Lift Up Local Non-Profits

With the planned Snow Ghost chairlift replacement project scheduled to start this summer, Schweitzer Mountain Resort has decided that the best thing to do with ...
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Get Lit! Environmental Writing Opportunity

Get Lit! is teaming up with Out There Outdoors and The Spokesman-Review to present an exciting opportunity for local prose writers. They are seeking exceptional nonfiction, up to 750 ...
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New Land Trust Aims to Turn Timberland to Trails

CHEWELAH, WA—While the thought of running out of recreation land might seem ridiculous in open space-abundant Northeast Washington, it’s critical that outdoor enthusiasts recognize not ...
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Don Kardong’s Darkness and Chaos

SPOKANE, WA—Don Kardong’s retirement as Bloomsday race director deserves an extra special send-off. Thankfully, Sweet Peaks Ice Cream, based in Western Montana, has come to ...
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