Rolling out of Midway, B.C., on fully loaded bikes in the pouring rain might make one think that things can’t get worse, but the Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVRT) had more surprises for us along the way. As the two soggy riders we met at our jumping off point, who’d bailed because of mud and […]
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If you haven’t biked in Fernie since before the pandemic, there are a few new trails to add to the list. That’s in addition, of course, to the hundreds of miles of other mostly singletrack trails that surround this mountain town just five hours north of Spokane. Roxy Roller is a fun and flowy blue
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Over time, some events become classics, even if they are held in quieter corners of the Northwest. The Tiger Tri and Du, which takes place in and around Colville, Wash., each summer and includes an Olympic-distance triathlon and a non-swim duathlon, is one such event. Over the past 30-plus years, the Tiger Tri has motivated
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Back in the early ’70s, running legend Bill Rogers dropped out of his first Boston Marathon at mile 20, then took three months off on the beaches of California. After sunshine, surf, and rest, he bounced back to win the Bay State Marathon that October. The lesson served him years into his record-breaking career. When
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Looking for a small-town winter road trip with tons of outdoor recreation potential? Republic, Wash., just three hours north of Spokane is celebrating Winterfest on Saturday, January 14, 2023, and this friendly community has plenty of fun, creative activities and spectacles planned. Spend the weekend snowshoeing, backcountry or Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, or exploring the Ferry
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Find cozy vibes, have fun outside, and more ways to experience more joy during the winter holiday season when it’s dark and cold.
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Inland NW Holiday Gift Guide with ideas from OTO advertisers and other small businesses to make shopping local easier.
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Learn about what’s new at Ski NW Rockies mountain resorts, including deals, upgrades, expansions, and upcoming events.
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Start your family’s adventure travel planning process with ideas and tips from Out There Kids’ columnist Amy McCaffree.
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Learn fascinating history by exploring small-town museums of the Inland NW, including Davenport and Colville, WA, and Wallace, ID.
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