With a nice mix of both fancy and rugged activities – from wine tasting and outdoor art shows to hiking and mountain biking – I’ve never been disappointed by Leavenworth. Only a 3-hour drive from Spokane, this Bavarian village-themed town in central Washington is a great choice for a family-friendly destination or a couples-getaway. As […]
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Leavenworth is your basecamp for skiing Mission Ridge, Stevens Pass, and the old-school Leavenworth Ski and Tubing Hill right on the edge of town all winter long. But on MLK weekend, the Bavarian themed mountain town of Leavenworth dresses up in over half a million twinkling lights for the Bavarian Icefest, meaning in-town entertainment is
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SOME VACATIONS FEEL SO busy and exhausting that once you return home you need another vacation just to rejuvenate. Staying at a resort—and focusing your recreation and other activities around that focal point—is one way to ensure a relaxing getaway. Located outside of Leavenworth along Icicle Creek is Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, whose namesake peak
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Leavenworth really knows how to get people’s warm fuzzy Christmassy feelings flowing, thanks to the town’s annual Christmas Lighting Festival. Now in its 44th year, it includes: live music; Santa strolling through the Bavarian Village passing out candy canes and visiting with children; and a ceremony that culminates in a spectacular moment when all the
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By Aaron Theisen Cover photo courtesy of Aaron Theisen With nearly a dozen bike parks within a half-day’s drive, Spokane has quietly become a hub for mountain bikers looking to life list some of North America’s premier gravity-riding destinations. But for all the accolades accumulated by the region’s lift- and shuttle-serviced bike parks, the vibe remains refreshingly relaxed and approachable; first-timers and freeride experts alike
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By Holly Weiler Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler FREE, OUTDOOR-THEMED ENTERTAINMENT Mark your calendar for three upcoming fee-free days on land managed by Washington State Parks. Discover Pass fees will be waived on March 9 to mark Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday, March 19 to mark the anniversary of the establishment of Washington State Parks and April
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By Bradley Bleck Cover photo courtesy of Negative Split As you can see from this year’s race, ride and events list, the Inland Northwest is packed with running, riding, rucking, triathlon and other outdoor recreation races and events from March through October. If some of these events look like a bit more than you’d like to tackle, but you still want to
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Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News By Holly Weiler Cover photo courtesy of Lara Gricar Outdoor Reminders Free Outdoor-themed Entertainment Fundraisers, Contests and Events Stewardship, Conservation, and Volunteer Opportunities
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By Holly Weiler Free Outdoor-Themed Entertainment Fundraisers, Contests, and Events Stewardship, Conservation, & Volunteer Opportunities
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Climbing the Inland Northwest from inside out By JP Vallières Cover photo courtesy of Angus Meredith In my 20s, I’d drive a full hour on a gridlocked Long Island Expressway to rock climb. In a gym. On the long, rude drive (full of honking and middle fingers) I’d dream of someday living in distant cities
