Spokane, Wash. The north Spokane recreation area commonly referred to as Waikiki Springs nearly doubles this fall as Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC) announces the purchase of a 95-acre parcel of land adjacent to existing 114-acre Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife property along the Little Spokane River.The land, part of the Waikiki Dairy in […]
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I’d love to recreate 100 percent of the time out of an intrinsic love for movement and the great outdoors. But the truth is I sign up for races as a way to appeal to my base instinct to avoid shame and humiliation. I pay money and commit to a date, a time, and a crowd, which forces
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The movement of wildlife is crucial to their survival. Salmon travel from the ocean to the river to spawn, field mice scurry along hedgerows to avoid predation, and caribou traverse thousands of miles to search for wintering grounds. Wildlife corridors are the routes, relatively unhindered by human activity, that wild animals travel to meet many of their primary needs: food, shelter, and reproduction. Nature has a way of spreading animals across the
Rambleraven Gear Trader, formerly NW Outdoors, sells and consigns gear for pretty much every sport and activity that Out There Outdoors magazine promotes. It’s a welcoming shop with a great selection of gently used gear and apparel, along with a broad array of brand new items. Consign for a Cause is a unique program that owner, Mark
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Give back to the places and trails that make your life better by donating what you can to a local conservation or trails group. Some great ones include: Washington Trails Association Idaho Trails Association Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance Inland Northwest Land Conservancy Dishman Hills Conservancy Friends of the Bluff Idaho Conservation League Save Our
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In November, the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy announced the release of the new River to Ridges Spokane Trail Map that details 10 area hikes. Printed on waterproof and tear-resistant paper, the map was created to help more people explore and navigate the many trails and natural areas around Spokane. Each trail was carefully chosen by
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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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Kris Tompkins, former CEO of Patagonia, Inc. turned world-renowned conservationist, has worked to create parklands in Chile and Argentina for over 20 years. Through the efforts of the Tompkins Conservation foundations and their partners, over 2.2 million acres of South America have been protected. Please join us for a presentation on the creation of national
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Friends of the Bluff Presents Second-Annual Bluff Talks Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 7-9 pm The Montvale Event Center (1017 W 1st Ave, Spokane) Join Friends of the Bluff in the second-annual Bluff Talks series on Wednesday, November 28. Five storytellers will have 10 minutes or less to share their connection to the High Drive Bluff Park, highlighting
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Take a Wild Walk and Learn About the Inland Northwest’s Winged Wonders When my friend Howard called and told me that he had signed my family and his up for a butterfly hike, I wasn’t sure what to think. I’d read Robert Michael Pyle books, and I’d been on my share of birding trips, so
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