Cover photo courtesy of Lisa Laughlin How does a river city turn natural beauty into everyday well-being? In Spokane, the answer is the Centennial Trail, a paved corridor that links neighborhoods, parks and river views. The route now stretches about 63 miles. It runs roughly 40 miles in Washington, from the Idaho border through Spokane […]
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By Rick Shaffer, Prime Minister of Historic Wallace, Idaho & North Idaho Bike Trails Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Ever had that feeling that it’s September (already?!), and you haven’t had your fill of hiking, pedaling, kayaking or huck picking? What the heck happened to summer? Well, you’re in luck. With cooler fall temps
By Alana Livingston Cover photo courtesy of Alana Livingston Located inside Yaya Brewing in Spokane Valley, Sauced! serves up Detroit-style pizza and wings in a casual, family-friendly environment built for comfort—and great food. Sauced! began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the team behind Spokane’s Heritage Bar & Kitchen experimented with new takeout options to stay
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Free outdoor-themed entertainment Cover photo courtesy of Ammi Midstokke Outdoor Culture & History Events This year marks the bicentennial of Fort Colville on the Columbia River just west of Kettle Falls, with several events planned throughout the year to mark the occasion. On June 20 the organizers have coordinated with the Colville Confederated Tribes to
Brad Thiessen and Geoff Dueck Thiessen. Photo by Adam Harum The Mountain Magic Trail Run June 29, 2025 By Brad Thiessen The Mt Spokane Nordic ski trails make Mountain Magic uniquely runnable and challenging for all levels of runner. I created the Mountain Magic trail run, held on June 29th this year, on the Mt.
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By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree The ADA-accessible Spokane River Centennial Trail in Spokane County provides paved terrain and many trailhead access points with ADA-parking and restrooms that’s ideal for anyone with mobility issues or for a group of family or friends of varied fitness levels and preferred activity (e.g., walk, run
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Cover Photo Courtesy Holly Weiler Winter Trailhead Passes It’s transition season for trails! Many popular trailheads in outlying areas are not maintained for winter access, so be sure to check weather reports before planning a late-fall outing. In Idaho, Park N’ Ski passes are required at many winter-maintained trailheads beginning Nov. 15 (e.g. Chipmunk Rapids
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Cover photo by Chris Bessler courtesy of Sandpoint Magazine In 2024, there are more people out enjoying our public lands trails throughout the Inland Northwest than ever before. Thankfully these and other trail improvements and new construction have given outdoor enthusiasts more miles to pedal and wander. Holly Weiler is a long-time recreationist who now
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Cover photo courtesy of DOMA Between miles 11 and 12 on the North Idaho Centennial Trail, in the Atlas Waterfront neighborhood west of Coeur d’Alene, there’s a new café in town. DOMA Coffee Roasting Company, a local craft coffee roaster and long-time advertising supporter of Out There Outdoors Magazine, opened the doors of its café
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Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Free outdoor entertainment Contests! Conservation, Stewardship & Volunteer Opportunities Please see each organization’s website for full registration information.
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