The Spokane region’s oldest and most recognized trail run, the Spokane River Run on the trails at Riverside State Park, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year on April 24, 2022! Whether you run it every year, haven’t signed up in a few years, or have always wanted to be a part of this awesome […]
A lovely spring hike, located in a portion of the West Branch Little Spokane River Wildlife Area, that’s a lollipop loop with a mix of double- and single-track trails.
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Three ways volunteers can help pick-up trash along the river in 2021: public clean-up events, DIY group events, and business/civic group events. Spokane Riverkeeper and the Spokane River Forum clean-up events are happening this spring and summer.
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This year marks the 18th anniversary of the Spokane River Run at Riverside State Park. 2021 virtual Spokane River Run is set for anytime between April 16 and April 25. This grassroots, community race for a good cause is one of the oldest trail runs in the Northwest and is staffed by volunteers. Kick off spring with the Spokane River Run’s different run lengths, ranging from 5K to 50K.
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To help you make the most of your outdoor time and keep things fresh during the pandemic, the faculty of Eastern Washington University’s Recreation and Leisure Services Program in partnership with Out There Outdoors has created the SPOvid-19 Local Adventure Series. Episode 7 – Paddling Little Spokane By Chris Hoppe, Director EWU EPIC Adventures Summer time for many
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By Maya Jewell Zeller Enjoy these trails and abundant wildlife close to Spokane on foot, but please be aware that dogs and mountain bikes are not allowed. A Discover Pass is also required to park at the Indian Painted Rocks Trailhead located off of West Rutter Parkway in north Spokane. Little Spokane River Trail (3.5
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On September 21, Avista significantly lowered the Spokane River above Nine Mile Falls Dam in order to complete some maintenance projects. Local paddlers and divers have known about a significant collection of old tires in the area, but the water was always too deep to retrieve them. Thanks to volunteer efforts from the Spokane Riverkeeper
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Paddlers, anglers, tubers, and rafters can enjoy an improved access site for the Spokane River within the Great Gorge recreational area. Upgrades to improve safety and ease of use were made to the Aubrey White Water Trail Access put-in/take-out area, located adjacent to the City of Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility. The site was
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If you love recreating on or along the Spokane River and want to give back, join over 600 other volunteers at the 16thannual Spokane River Clean-Up on Saturday, September 14. Each year, the pounds of trash collected grows as more volunteers show up and cover a larger area along the Spokane River shoreline. “Whether you’re
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Recreational paddleboarders and pros have a new stand up paddleboard race to test their paddling skills or just have fun with other SUP enthusiasts. The Spokatopia SUP Cup, a new event added to the 5thannual Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival this year, will take place on the lake-like waters of the Spokane River above the Upriver
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