By Heidi Lasher When I moved to Spokane in 2010, I heard a lot about the ice-age floods. In fact, unsolicited information about the Pleistocene Megafloods would materialize in my life with annoying frequency: on signage along the river, tourist brochures, my kids’ elementary school classrooms. Everywhere I turned, someone seemed to be tapping my […]
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How the Inland Northwest’s lakes are unique worldwide The deep, clear lakes scattered around the Spokane region provide fascinating evidence of the unique geologic history of the Inland Northwest. The stories they carry are rich enough for myth or legend: massive ice sheets, lost glaciers, churning floods, and fresh flows of groundwater from underground rivers
There’s an impressive schedule of events lined up with many opportunities to get out with others and explore the Dishman Hills hiking trails in Spokane Valley this spring and summer. Kids in the Hills offers students an educational and exciting field day in the Dishman Hills. Through hands-on activities, students learn about observation skills, animal
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Learn fascinating history by exploring small-town museums of the Inland NW, including Davenport and Colville, WA, and Wallace, ID.
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The Trailhead: Information about trails and outdoor recreation around the Inland Northwest, including upcoming events and service projects.
Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News: July-August 2022 Read More »
Divide Scramble ride near Butte, MT, is a 1-day, fully-supported event with 3 different mountain/gravel bike routes.
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Summer Adventure Guide’s annual list of adventure travel and recreation trip ideas around the Inland Northwest for epic summer fun.
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Bob Degroot shares his story about surviving an avalanche on Mount Hood in 1977 while climbing with friends Mike Burr and Pete Lambach.
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Pioneer School student essay by Benson Side, based on a field-learning experience at Yellowstone National Park.
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Pioneer School students in 4th and 5th grades participate every other year in the National Park Service’s Expedition Yellowstone program.
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