Cycling is often a solitary pursuit that can bring peace, focus, introspection, and determination. Sometimes, though, it can get a bit lonely out there. Fortunately, there are many bike clubs and weekly and monthly group rides in the Inland Northwest where you can pedal with others. Road Rides Whether in Spokane or North Idaho, you […]
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Want your kid to enjoy dirty hands and knees as they experience challenges and excitement in the great outdoors? Here’s our annual list of regional summer camps that provide unique opportunities for adventure and hands-on learning about nature, science, and outdoor skills – with something for every child, any age, and every family. Art of
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Hunger Run (April 7) Only in its third year, the popular Hunger Run is making a tremendous impact on the Spokane community. “Second Harvest and the Union Gospel Mission (UGM) have a long history of collaboration, working together to serve those in need. The two organizations built on that team spirit through the creation of
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Thanks to Kalispel Tribe of Indians and Seattle City Light’s Boundary Dam, Metaline Falls Movies Guided Tours will be held this Labor Day Weekend (September 2 and 3, 2017). The tours include a walking tour of the picturesque town of Metaline Falls, Wash., which is located near the Canadian border in Pend Oreille County, with
With expansive views of the Selkirks and a wildflower-lined trail, northeast Washington’s Sherlock Peak is an ideal August hike. While Abercrombie, its taller neighbor, receives all of the attention, Sherlock Peak is an equally gorgeous destination. For explorers with a little extra time, test this opinion by taking advantage of the nearby campground at Silver
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Load up the kids’ PFDs, floaties and beach toys for a visit to one of these 5 favorite local beaches in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
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Reap the benefits of recent trail improvements (with more to come later this summer) on this long loop hike into the Salmo Priest Wilderness. Enter via Thunder Creek trail #526, where the first two miles are along an old roadbed with an easy grade through an abandoned logging unit. When the trail enters the old
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1) Hike or Bike in Palisades Park: This 700-acre nature park west of Spokane has awesome views of the city and several trails for hiking or biking. Kids will especially enjoy Indian Canyon’s Mystic Falls. A park map is available at Palisadesnw.com. 2) Go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt: Explore a trail and create your
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It’s no wonder that snowshoeing is the fastest growing winter sport. As one snowshoe joke puts it, anyone can learn how to do it in 10 easy steps: Put on snowshoes and take 10 steps. Now you’re an expert! It may only take 10 steps to master, but there are several safety concerns that accompany
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This holiday season, OTM makes your shopping easy with our Local Holiday Gift Guide. There’s no need to search far and wide for gifts for your fellow outdoorsy folk and other loved ones who appreciate unique, locally-procured gifts. There are so many good reasons to shop locally for the holidays. We’ve compiled a wide range
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