When my husband and I arrived in North Idaho eight years ago, we had no idea how much food grows in this verdant corner of the United States. Although we now have a thriving bucket garden in our driveway, we find that there are considerable limitations to what we can produce ourselves. So occasionally we […]
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Hiking Areas You don’t have to go far to find great hiking spots in Spokane. Dishman Hills and Riverside State Park both have miles of beautiful hiking trails. Or check out the Liberty Lake Loop Trail, Mt. Spokane State Park, Rimrock Canyon, or Iller Creek. Or, if you’re looking for something at a slower pace,
Bolting straight down a mountain slope and off a cliff, my world is now spinning and a Cheshire Cat grin not-so-slowly broadens across my face. It’s time to collect wits and embrace the task at hand. Sunlight periodically reflects off the face of my Flytec 5030, giving a timing to my 360s. I steepen the
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Rivers beckon when the dry heat of summer begins to drain your energy. Tubing a river is the quintessential relaxing activity – simply sit back and enjoy the scenery. Play it safe, though. A well-fitting, properly-adjusted Coast Guard-approved Type III-V personal flotation device (PFD) should be worn by everyone tubing on moving water, regardless of
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A 5k run or walk through gorgeous Manito Park on Spokane’s South Hill, the Dad’s Day Dash is a great way for fathers and sons to celebrate Fathers’ Day for a good cause. This Bloomsday second seed qualifier features a course that works its way past blooming landmarks like the Lilac Garden, Rose Hill and
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I’ve never seen a first ascent of anything. But now, I can say I’ve seen a second ascent. More importantly, I can say I’ve nabbed the dubious honor of the first-ever failure of an ascent. “Look, see, it’s easy,” said Winter Braden, scuttling sideways on the sharp edges of the overhanging start using only his
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OTM: What inspired you to create and start publishing OTM back in 2004? JS: Outdoor activity was clearly on the rise and didn’t seem to be getting the attention it deserved. Oh, and I needed a job. OTM: Were you surprised that Spokane finally made it into Outside magazine’s top 10 outdoor town list? JS:
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Guide to hiking and exploring historic fire lookouts in the mountains of Eastern Washington and North Idaho, and resources to learn more.
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Guide for exploring the Kettle River Range: day and backpack hike destinations, trails for mountain biking and running, and trip planning.
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While Hawaiians have long known the joy of stand up paddle surfing, also known as “beach boy surfing,” freshwater fans in the Inland Northwest have only recently been enjoying the sport of stand up paddling (SUP). Although Hawaiians get the credit for developing the modern sport of SUP, it actually descended from the styles of
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