Stache Dash, June 15th, 2019, in support of Elevations – A Children’s Therapy Resource Foundation. New 5K and 10K scenic courses along the Spokane River on the Centennial Trail near Gonzaga. Please join us for “The race that puts hair on your face!” (Mustaches provided). Register at StacheDash.org.
3rd Annual Stache Dash 5K and 10K run/walk along the Centennial Trail Read More »
Data and numbers drive the majority of our public-land decisions these days. Near the end of 2015, the Washington State Department of Transportation installed an EcoCounter on the freshly paved section of the Centennial Trail in Kendall Yards to measure the user-type and popularity of the trail. For many reasons, this ‘newer’ section has received
Spokane, Wash.—Centennial Trail Pedestrian and Cyclist Data Read More »
In December, the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation announced Tabitha Wiltse as the new executive director. Wiltse is an accomplished runner and a true fan of the Centennial Trail. She previously worked as the gift officer for Children’s Village in Coeur d’Alene, and her nonprofit work also includes the Boys and Girls Club. “One of
Tabitha Wiltse: New Director for the North Idaho Centennial Trail Read More »
Back in 2017, the Spokane River flooded significantly and caused some major damage to the Centennial Trail near the Barker Road Trailhead. This particular stretch of the trail is close to the water level, and it was only a matter of time before erosion damaged the Centennial Trail. Thankfully, Washington State Parks secured FEMA funding
Centennial Trail Repair Completed at Barker Read More »
The Friends of the Centennial Trail (FCT) has been selected as the recipient of the SpokeFest Bicycle Education and Safety grant in the amount of $5,000. Wheel Sport Bicycles is the grant sponsor for this combined 2017-2018 award. With this grant and matching funds from the FCT, wayfinding and safety upgrades will be made to the
2018 SpokeFest Bicycle Education Grant Awarded To Friends of the Centennial Trail Read More »
The non-profit group Friends of the Centennial Trail (FCT) assists in the maintenance and development of the Spokane River Centennial Trail and adjacent trails through advocacy and safety. Currently, the FCT has introduced an online survey to help update Centennial Trail wayfinding, along with safety signs and asphalt markings. Right now, this trail is the
Spokane River Centennial Trail Survey Read More »
The North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation recently hired Todd Dunfield as its new executive director. Dunfield took over the job last month, and he’s already working on some big projects. “The Centennial Trail is a regional treasure because it connects our entire community with 63 miles of walking and biking trail. By spanning two states
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For nearly 25 years, the Centennial Trail ran from Higgins Point on Coeur d’Alene Lake to Nine Mile Falls Dam. Thanks to generous donations from Avista and the Friends of the Centennial Trail, Washington State Parks was recently able to extend the trail 1.7 miles further from Sontag Park to the Nine Mile Recreation Area
Centennial Trail Grows with Trail Extension Read More »
This Booty has been found! Congratulations to the winners! Play the OTM Backcountry Booty scavenger hunt contest and you get to explore different trails around the region and possibly win gift certificates for cool outdoor gear and other prizes. Here’s how it works: 1. We hide a booty certificate, that’s good for whatever prizes
Backcountry Booty: OTM’s Centennial Trail Mile 34 Read More »
Generous donations and consistent support of local advocacy groups has really paid off for cyclists and runners pushing a baby jogger. Last month, the Friends of the Centennial Trail and the Riverside State Park Foundation collaborated to purchase a specialized asphalt repair machine, and donate it to Riverside State Park. Maintenance for the Centennial Trail
Smoother Paths in the Future for the Centennial Trail Read More »
