Liberty Lake, Wash. When your boots crunch through the dirt, or your tires race over a technical section of trail, or you catch a glimpse of an eagle in the trees, do you wonder how that land is available for your enjoyment? As recreationists, it’s all too common that we take land for granted—thinking it […]
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My wife, Lynn, and I moved to Spokane in 2012. Having emptied the moving truck the previous night, I went on a morning constitutional on the longboard around Browne’s Addition to take a closer look at the neighborhood where we had landed. I discovered a trailhead leading down to Latah Creek—a discovery that set the process of
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Thankfully many mountain bike trail builders have a hard time sitting still. While much of Washington State was shut down this spring due to the COVID-19 outbreak, some trail work continued at many of the Spokane region’s popular riding areas. Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance president Chris Conley says that while the organization’s official work parties had
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Four of the best destinations around Spokane for hiking and enjoying nature’s colorful transition to autumn, from family-friendly to more challenging routes.
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Antoine Peak’s Emerald Necklace is a fantastic way to experience all of the sights of this large conservation area just north of the Spokane Valley. Starting from the west trailhead minimizes the elevation gain, although the Emerald Necklace can be reached from the east trailhead as well. Begin by ascending the new singletrack trail on
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This Backcountry Booty has been FOUND by some dedicated searchers! Congrats Elaina and family! In this Backcountry Booty, the winner will claim a literary bundle of books associated with the upcoming Get Lit! Festival. Titles include: Best Tent Camping Washington, 3rd Edition by Ellie Kozlowski Making Landfall by Paul Lindholdt Get Lit! 20th Anniversary Anthology
Backcountry Booty: Get Lit! Books & Spokatopia Tickets (Hidden 4.15.19; Found 4.16.19) Read More »
Whenever we relax and play at a lake, we connect to nature and that place where deep memories were made. Whether a lake park or remote, wild setting, our region provides abundant opportunities for those connections—for every recreation style and water sport. Maybe you’re looking for new places to launch your kayak or ski boat,
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Summer days waver between languid and whirlwind activities, work, and weekends. Is there ever enough time for all you want to do? Slow it down. Or maybe you need to energize your schedule this year. Make summer “epic” on your own terms by using some of these ideas to create your ideal summertime calendar.
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What’s New with Spokane Area Mountain Bike Trails Mountain biking in the greater Spokane area is phenomenal, and it’s one of the main reasons I moved to this area from Central Washington. We are seriously spoiled to that point I can ride from my house to the Saltese Uplands trailhead and be on single track
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Dishman Hills This beautiful park just off city streets is an example of what can be done to protect the land. Tom Rogers, a high-school science teacher with the cooperation of Spokane County Parks, the Washington Department of Natural Resources and The Nature Conservancy devoted his life to saving this valuable resource for all of us.
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