Learn About the Inland NW Outdoors from These Experts Spokane Great Outdoors Expo presentations Saturday and Sunday, February 17-18, 2024 at the Spokane Convention Center. (Presentations are free with your Expo ticket. Tickets are available here now and come with free outdoor adventure deals for indoor climbing, paddleboarding, ziplining, and more while they last. Also […]
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Photo: Winterfest in Republic, Wash. Photo courtesy of the RRVCB. Winterfest in Republic, Wash., happens this year on Friday night January 12 and Saturday the 13th 2024. Don’t miss this family- and leashed-dog-friendly community celebration with creative and fun events and competitions planned all in one of the Northwest’s coolest mountain towns. Spend the weekend exploring
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Cruise Miles of Nordic trails minutes from downtown at Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park The center of the universe when it comes to cross-country skiing (also known as Nordic skiing) in the Inland NW is at the Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park at Mount Spokane State Park. The park, in fact, is one of the
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Load up the boards and fat bike for a mountain-town tour on British Columbia’s West Koot Route This post is sponsored by these West Koot Route Partners The West Koot Route connects over a dozen communities in the West Kootenay Region of southeast British Columbia just a few hours north of Spokane. The towns and
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There are plenty of reasons to head north for winter adventures: deep powder, amazing ski and backcountry terrain, hot springs, friendly people, captivating communities, and killer food and craft beverages. The 30 percent currency exchange discount on everything we get with the U.S. dollar is also a huge bonus, and border crossing with a passport
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Soaking up the fall colors in the Kettle Range. Photo: Aaron Theisen There’s nothing like an autumn hike to spark your senses. There is the dazzling colors of fall foliage; the contrast of warm sun on your shoulders and crisp air in your lungs; the rich scent of fallen leaves in a damp, dark forest;
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Explore all six of the trails of the Coeur d’Alenes Labor Day ushers in moderate temps and clear skies. Deciduous trees flare with color. Our bike trails are more easily traversed. And our unique eateries are over the summer rush. These are a few reasons why it’s a great time to bike and play in the Idaho
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By Alana Livingston As the years have passed, I have noticed a change in my bucket list goals. While my younger self sought out adrenaline-fueled adventures like long marathons and mountain summits, my wiser self now craves a more holistic approach to experiences. I find myself drawn to activities that engage all my senses, providing
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It had been five years since I’d hiked to the lake. It was a modest alpine lake in the northeast Cascades, tucked in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, an area of public land that had accrued meaning for my family through years of trips and storytelling. The area had experienced a wildfire in my absence. The
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I’ve hit the backcountry more than I have in years this summer. From camping amidst yarrow and wild strawberries in the Okanogan National Forest to biking the Route of the Hiawatha through steep, pine-filled hills, I have been reminded of the incredible variety of terrain in our region. I’ve also been running the trails close
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