More outdoor adventurers are moving here from other former outdoor Meccas. They can help make the Inland Northwest a better place to live for all of us.
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Spring Season Pass Surprises, Spring Skiing Events, & Local Resort News. Sponsored By Ski the NW Rockies Association Resorts.
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Due to crowding, Mount Spokane State Park will close to new arrivals once parking lots are full near Nordic, snowmobile, snowshoe, and fat-biking trails.
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From toddler skier to pre-teen, a young skier from Mt. Spokane, and son of a ski patroller, shares why he loves to ski.
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By Derrick Knowles & Jon Jonckers 2020 has been a year we won’t ever forget, and local businesses need our support more than ever. Shopping at locally-owned stores helps keep jobs and money in our local communities, and local businesses will work harder to make sure you’re happy with your purchases. Wear a mask, use hand sanitizer, and use this
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While there have always been news stories about avalanches, some incidents more sad and deadly than others, this Silver Mountain avalanche is a home heart-break story. Mountains will still be our happy place, and powder days will still bring us joy. But now we do so with the knowledge of this cautionary chapter in our regional history. We would be remiss to not learn lessons from our sorrow.
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The holidays shouldn’t be for hibernating. Instead, get out and celebrate the season. Whether you’re seeking nostalgic wonder, fun adventure, or a little bit of holiday magic, there’s something special to suit you.
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By Bradley Bleck, Jon Jonckers, Derrick Knowles, and Amy McCaffree What does it mean to shop local? For some, it means something made locally from local materials or from a locally-owned shop. Or for many buying local means shopping from a local store that might sell products that are mostly made elsewhere. Others place high
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One of Northwest’s longest paved biking trails will have you pedaling past lakes, along a wild river, through friendly small towns and wetlands and woods teaming with birds and other wildlife–all without the crowds you might expect. If you haven’t ridden the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes yet, put it at the top of your
With silent, moonlit nights, sparkly snow crystals, snowflakes that stick to your nose and eyelashes, nature’s beauty inspires wonder, awe, surprise, delight, nostalgia, and love. During this month’s countdown to the holidays, take time to experience both little and spectacular moments of winter magic. Here are some ideas to inspire you. Partake in the famous
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