Many volunteer hours have gone into the transformation of this scenic trail, still a work in progress, but drastically improved through the efforts of an REI service day in June 2014 and multiple Washington Trails Association work parties. Hike it now to catch the spring wildflowers and see the handiwork of hundreds of volunteers and […]
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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 from local businesses like Mountain Gear. Here’s how it works: 1. We hide a booty certificate, that’s good for whatever prizes are up for grabs,
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While perusing the local Parks & Recreation catalog, I found just the ticket: Paddle the Little Spokane River in a Rented Kayak.
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As soon as the last of the winter snow is finally gone from Mount Spokane, the mountain comes alive with a smorgasbord of edible mushrooms, wild berries, and wild plants. Over the years, I have taken a lot of people out into the woods on wild edible forays. Some were new to foraging and wanted to
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I’m going to say it: Spokane is a, if not THE, Bike Town. Before you even start to turn the page, let me stop you. I know what you’re thinking. “Bike Town?!? I can’t even get from the South Hill to Hillard without somebody hurtling an insult at me about getting off the road and
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Monday, January 16, 2023, is an historic day in Spokane’s Riverside State Park. Thanks to generous donations from the Riverside State Park Foundation and the Friends of Spokane House, the park is hosting a Winter Quarters Event with emphasis on the year 1810, the year the fur trading post was founded. When it was initially
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Get out there to explore on your own or with a Wander Spokane guided tour and see some of Spokane’s lesser-known urban wilds.
5 Urban Wild Destinations in Spokane for DIY Tours Read More »
Free, family-friendly events every Wednesday evening in June 2022 at Riverside State Park’s Bowl & Pitcher area.
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Bike Everywhere Month festivities for May 2022 include guided group rides and cyclist networking events, hosted by Spokane Bicycle Club.
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Interview with Inland NW kayaker Steve Bailey about his experience paddling the Zambezi River in south-central Africa.
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