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Group of teen and pre-teen bike riders in Colville, with view of hills and trees in background.

Kids Events At Blazing Saddles Bike Ride (August 7)

Blazing Saddles event organizers added a Little Pepper Family Ride, a 5-mile route for younger riders, on August 7, 2021, in Colville, Wash.

Derrick Knowles July 17, 2021

Three boys and girl on their bikes ready to ride the campground loop road.

Kids & Family Bike Safety Rodeo in Colville (July 31)

Children can learn bike safety and handling skills on July 31, starting at 9:30 a.m. in Colville, WA, hosted by the local Rotary Club.

Out There Outdoors July 17, 2021

Historic bridge spanning the Columbia River is now a rail-to-trail for the Palouse to Cascades Trail State Park.

Historic Bridge Opening on Palouse to Cascades State Trail

The historic Beverly Bridge may reopen as early as Oct. 2021 to link the western and eastern halves of the Palouse to Cascades Trail.

Jon Jonckers July 15, 2021

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