Explore The Kettle River Range of NE Washington
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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Plan Your Fall or Winter Sandpoint Adventure Getaway
Fall mountain biking in Sandpoint. Photo: Aaron Theisen Sure Sandpoint is close enough to the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene areas to make it a day-trip destination for fall and winter adventures, but why not maximize your drive and adventure time with a multi-day stay? A two or three day trip also means you’ll have time
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Spokane’s Bluff Trails: The Good, the Bad, and the Opportunities
Cover photo courtesy of The Friends of the Bluff The Good: Surprisingly few people seem to know about the 600 acres of ponderosa forests and bunchgrass meadows that border the western edge of Spokane’s South Hill. With about 20 miles of trails, 500 feet of elevation gain, sweeping views of the western sky, and no
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Looking Back with Out There Monthly Founder Jon Snyder
Cover photo courtesy Jon Snyder From a cover story about what it would be like to go rock climbing on Mars to a first-person account of Sasquatch-hunting in the Blue Mountains, Out There’s Founding Publisher Jon Snyder always aimed to keep magazine content interesting. Even if it “strained from the formula,” he says. “If I
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A 20-Year Evolution of Local Trails & Natural Areas
By Holly Weiler In September 2004, I was a relatively new teacher trying to land that elusive continuing contract at one of our local school districts. Most of my free time was spent running on local trails, but that fall I joined my first volunteer trail work crew at the urging of a friend. It’s
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Overt Dirt
Three New Mountain Bike Trails in and Around Nelson, B.C. By Vince Hempsall Cover photo by Kari Medig and Courtesy of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism Mountain biking wasn’t born in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, but some might argue it was perfected there. Just ask Nelson local and three-time Red Bull Rampage
Forge Fall Adventures Your Own Way in Castlegar, B.C.
Photo: Hiking along the Columbia River near Castlegar Forge Fall Adventures Your Own Way in Castlegar, B.C. Whether you’re on a hunt for stunning autumn foliage or a sucker for high-speed mountain thrills, Castlegar, B.C., has it all without the crowds. This small, friendly city nestled in a valley along the Columbia River just three
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8 Reasons to Make Cranbrook, BC, Your Fall Road Trip Destination
Photos courtesy of Cranbrook Tourism Surrounded by mountains and rushing rivers, Cranbrook offers endless discovery. As temperatures cool, it transforms into a fall paradise, perfect for those seeking an authentic autumn escape. With a longer summer season than many neighboring destinations, Cranbrook remains warm and open for mountain biking, hiking, and outdoor adventures well into
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Just Over the Border: Fall Music Fest and Free Skiing This Winter!
Photos by Ashley Voykin courtesy of RED Mountain Just 8 miles across the US/Canada border is an exciting weekend fast approaching. The “Between The Peaks” Music Festival at RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, British Columbia, is set to deliver an unforgettable weekend of music and outdoor adventure. Taking place Sept. 13 and 14, this festival
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Horseback Riding in Spokane’s Riverside State Park
A first-timer’s guided summer ride along the river By Tabitha Gregory Cover photo courtesy of Tabitha Gregory On a hot July Saturday, I found myself atop a horse named Serenity, swaying down a broad trail in Spokane’s Riverside State Park. The breeze rustled the ponderosa limbs above, blew up a dusty wake, and charmingly mussed
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