Trails to Taps is a relay from Lake Padden through downtown Bellingham and beyond. The course tours through trails, roads, and parks, and each transition takes place at a different brewery or cidery. Costumes are encouraged and rewarded with a costume contest at the After Party! Each participant gets a pint glass and a raffle […]
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Although McCall, Idaho, is better known as a lakeside getaway for Boise residents, it’s not all beach cruisers and boutiques: the region has been a mountain biking destination since the sport’s early years. And autumn is an ideal time to ride here, when Payette Lake has traded summer crowds for fall color, and frosty mornings
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There’s nothing quite like starting a hike low in the drainages and walking up high to gain the viewpoint. It’s also a lot easier on hikers’ cars when the trail starts just off the highway. So try this challenging hike with a backpacking option as a way to save wear and tear on the trailhead
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Where to Stay and Trails to Ride In recent years, the latter half of Northwest summers have been plagued by days or weeks of wildfire smoke, which can make many outdoor recreation activities like biking more challenging. The silver lining is that autumn has become a prime time to beat the summertime smoke, heat, and
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CHEWELAH, WA—While the thought of running out of recreation land might seem ridiculous in open space-abundant Northeast Washington, it’s critical that outdoor enthusiasts recognize not all of those wide-open spaces will stay that way forever. The Chewelah Valley Land Trust, a 501(c)(3)non-profit, is hoping to preserve a 400-acre chunk of land known as Gold Hill north
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“Across the country, 24-hour races have been disappearing, so we feel lucky to have kept our event alive as long as we have,” says Wendy Zupan, co-owner of Round and Round Productions, with Gino Lisiecki. Declining participation numbers and retiring key volunteers were some of the reasons for their decision. “At its peak in 2011,
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Looking for a new trail to hike, ride, or run? Try one of these new or newish Inland Northwest trails. Evergreen East’s Short Draw at Saltese Uplands near Liberty Lake, Wash., creates options for either shorter loops or longer figure eights as it bisects the center of the conservation area. WTA completed work on the
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Recreational trails in the Inland Northwest are constantly undergoing upgrades, thanks to local volunteers who tackle both new and ongoing projects in our region. Months or even years before recreationists see new trail construction, upgrades to existing trails, or even annual maintenance, dedicated representatives from local organizations are meeting with land managers. Together, they identify
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Wenatchee hosted the 2018 biennial statewide conference for the Washington State Trails Coalition. Over 250 trail leaders from businesses; non-profits; and municipal, county, state, tribal and federal agencies gathered together to create a forum centering on protecting, promoting, and enhancing the statewide system of trails. This includes both motorized and non-motorized outdoor recreation and transportation
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Teams of five to ten runners comprise this relay run which highlights two of Bellingham’s finest assets – breweries and running trails. Each leg of the 30-mile course ends at a different local brewery. Teammates meet each other at the Finish Line After Party to celebrate with a free beer, games and local food trucks.
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