31 Ways to Explore Inland NW Lakes
OTO writers share their ideas for recreation, adventure, and simply enjoying time at any lake in the Inland Northwest.
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Bikepack Fishing at Inland Northwest Lakes
Pack your rod and ride! Destinations for fishing and camping to create your own bikepacking route to one or more small lakes.
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Where to See Wildlife At Inland NW Lakes
Learn which Inland Northwest lakes to visit for a chance to see moose, mountain goats, bald eagles, and unique waterfowl,
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Know What Fish Species can Be Found In Local Lakes and Rivers
Which fish species to expect to find at Lake Spokane and the Spokane River, and—in North Idaho—at Fernan, Cocolalla, Round, and Shepherd Lakes.
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10 Lakes Near Spokane for Family Day Trips
On hot, sunny summer days, a waterfront park is one of the best places to be. Kids can swim, play on the beach, and dig in the rocky sand. A family can also paddle together, go fishing, or hike or bike on nearby trails before cooling and picnicking in the relaxing shade of towering pines.
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4 Alpine Lakes of the Pacific Northwest Trail
By Blair Libby After admiring, camping alongside, and inundating myself in the Pacific Northwest Trail’s dozens of backcountry waters, I’ve devised my own rating system for the benefit of Out There Outdoors’ lake enthusiasts: The Way There, Big Rocks, Snackability, and Wildlife. Ball Lakes and Pyramid Lake (Moderate) The Way There: These lakes are nestled high
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Backcountry Lakes of the Pacific Northwest Trail
By Blair Libby A pair of bald eagles moved from ponderosa, to fir, to possibly a spruce, which rose up from corners of the lake as trout lookout towers. After a few explosive wing flaps during liftoff, they would glide, bodies as still as the glassy water that mirrored them. I followed their flight path on the water’s
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5 Lakeside Rides in the Inland Northwest
Nothing beats a plunge into a refreshing lake after a hot, challenging mountain bike ride. Find both on these five lake rides from around the Inland Northwest. Waldo Lake, Central Oregon: Sitting in the local brew pub after a long day’s ride on one of Oakridge, Oregon’s most acclaimed trails, a group of other riders
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Mountain Lakes Brewing Company Trip-A IPA
Located on the corner of Riverside and Browne downtown Spokane, Mountain Lakes Brewery has an uncanny sense of humor. Beer names regularly include puns or subliminal meanings, but the Trip-A IPA might be one of the best beer names in the region. Based on the odometer button of a car, the Trip-A signals the main
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5 Family Hikes for Lakeside Fun Near Spokane
Water can be the perfect motivation to get kids hiking. Here are 5 destinations to or along lakes in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
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