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Woman running on the Centennial Trail in Spokane, with a few of trees and the Spokane River in the background.

Big Improvements On Spokane’s Centennial Trail

Two maintenance and upgrade projects on Spokane County's Centennial Trail improved access, safety, and connectivity.

Jon Jonckers November 16, 2021

Ski team member on the mountain waving a U of I Vandals flag.

Ski Swap at University of Idaho: Nov. 11

U of I Outdoor Program & Vandal Ski Team hosts the annual Outdoor Equipment Sale and Ski Swap in Moscow, Idaho, on Thursday, Nov. 11, ...

Out There Outdoors November 7, 2021

Ski instructor pointing downhill while teaching a group of three young skiers at Schweitzer Mountain.

Sandpoint Group Provides Ski Access For Local Kids

North Idaho Sports Education Fund (NIMSEF) help local kids in Bonner and Boundary counties get involved in skiing and snowboarding.

Derrick Knowles October 11, 2021

Boots and pants, and much more. Photo courtesy of MMSP Ski Swap

Ski Swaps Canceled in Spokane & Coeur d’Alene

Local ski swap events in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene have been cancelled, but other Northwest regional swap events continue as planned.

Amy McCaffree October 10, 2021

Hiker atop the Kettle Crest Range looking out on the vast landscape.

Trailhead News: Projects, Public Lands Day, & Volunteer Events

Inland NW trail and conservation news for Sept.-Oct. 2021, including trail projects, Public Lands Day, volunteer projects and events.

Holly Weiler September 23, 2021

View of Bead Lake below from a rock cliff overlooking the Colville National Forest in NE Washington.

Kaniksu Connections Project Planned in NE Washington

Learn about the Kalispel Tribe's Tribal Forest Protection Act project, called the Sxwuytn-Kaniksu Connections or “Trail” Project.

Out There Outdoors September 15, 2021

Healing Hooves goat shepherds standing near the fence enclosure with their grazing goats on Spokane's High Drive Bluff.

Goats Graze The Bluff

Friends of the Bluff partnered with Healing Hooves for goat herd grazing that reduced fire risk on Spokane’s High Drive Bluff.

Out There Outdoors September 14, 2021

National Park Service patch, brown with green pine tree and snowy mountain peak, on the sleeve of a park ranger.

First Native American Nominee to Head National Parks

Chuck Sams, member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and U.S. Navy veteran, would be the first Native American to lead the ...

Jon Jonckers September 14, 2021

Screenshot of WTA.org webpage showing the My Backpacker hike recommendation feature.

Get Trail Suggestions For Your Next Hike From WTA

Guest Editorial by Loren Drummond, WTA digital content manager Seattle, Wash. As a nonprofit organization, everything we do at Washington Trails Association—including how we use ...

Out There Outdoors September 14, 2021