The Snake River, located in the southeast corner of Washington State, is a wide, slow-moving body of water framed by steep desert hills that makes it a unique place to recreate. On August 12, join other swimmers and paddlers in the Swim the Snake event at Lyon’s Ferry to enjoy an open swim or compete […]
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Sun, glorious sun, finally buoys days above the 45th parallel. While it’s tempting to expose as much skin as possible to the daystar, dermatologists such as Spokane’s Dr. Peter Boothman, M.D., of Clinic 5C / OPTIM Clinic, note that melanoma is on the rise. “Incidents of melanoma have doubled in the 30 years between 1982
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If you’ve heard of the Spokane Riverkeeper, it is likely you’ve heard of Jerry White, Jr., who has operated as the Executive Director of the organization since 2014. As Riverkeeper, White has worked to protect the health and rights of the Spokane River through education, collaboration, and litigation. He has worked on river issues such
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When you think of adventures in British Columbia, particularly the Kootenays, kayaking, swimming, tubing, or just kicking back on a beach might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet B.C. offers up amazing water-based activities for locals and visitors alike. Nelson and Kootenay Lake This bustling outdoor-centric mountain town also sports a
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The high water floating/rafting season runs from the first week of June through the first week of July. Travel time from the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area ranges from 2.5-3.5 hours depending on the route you take. Where to Go: What to Bring
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Exploring the great outdoors has never been more accessible. Located a short drive north from Spokane and nestled in the heart of the spectacular Pend Oreille River Valley is Kalispel RV Resort. Open year-round, this hidden gem is the perfect fit for all seasons. Whether you are off to snowshoe in the Selkirks or paddle
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Gatherings are back in southeastern British Columbia this summer and fall. Find a music festival or fun community event to plan your next north-of-the-border adventure around! June 2-4: Sunfest in Castlegar. This annual community celebration typically includes live music, food and merchandise vendors, a parade and other entertainment. July 21-24: Shambhala Music Festival, Salmo. A
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Runners often fit the stereotype of being a little . . . obsessive. The kinds of people who like tracking every mile, maximizing effort, achieving goals, checking things off their to-do list. Even though most of us know how many other benefits running brings—to our mental health, our social lives, our stress levels—we sometimes zero
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There is no shortage of outdoor activities to experience between the Cascades and Rocky Mountains. In case you need a bit of inspiration, here’s our annual list of our favorite Inland Northwest summer adventures!
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Ready to run, bike, paddle, swim, and have some new adventures in the upcoming race season? After a couple of lower-profile years, the spring and summer calendar is packed with chances to test your mettle individually or as a team in a host of outdoor races, runs, and rides. Some dates are still TBA, and
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