With so many lakes, rivers, trails, and public land acres throughout the Inland Northwest, adventure is always close by. Here are 35 ideas, activities, and destinations to find it.
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Avoiding crowds but not the fun — ideas for outdoor family recreation and adventure in the age of COVID-19.
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By Alison Bender, professor of Recreation and Leisure Services at EWU To help you make the most of your outdoor time and keep things fresh during the pandemic, the faculty of Eastern Washington University’s Recreation and Leisure Services Program in partnership with Out There Outdoors has created the SPOvid-19 Local Adventure Series. Episode 4 – Biking &
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By Chris Cindric Now that most Washington State parks and public lands open again, this is truly welcome news. The ability to get outside has been the saving grace for many of us during this time of quarantine and social distancing. To help you make the most of your outdoor time and keep things fresh, the
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Yes, the organizers of the 6th annual Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival, who also publish this magazine, think the Spokane region is an outdoor adventure utopia. Hence the festival’s name. One of the biggest draws of the event is the opportunity to try a wide range of bikes, from high-end mountain bikes to e-bikes and other entry-level
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7 regional family-friendly paved bike paths that include stops for ice cream.
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By Jill Wagner Little Spokane River Natural Area (North Spokane): A couple of different trailheads offer hilly and not-as-hilly options. Kit Carson Loop (Mt. Spokane State Park): Different distances can be managed by traversing just sections of the loop or taking side trails that eventually come back into the loop (bring snowshoes for early spring
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Editor’s Note: Please respect any coronavirus-related trail or park closures that may be in effect during the month of April by modifying these 5K routes if necessary. Each of these downtown-based runs is approximately a 5K distance. Both offer prime river views, taking runners along sections of the Centennial Trail. Looff Carrousel to Hamilton Loop—a
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Here are 100+ good reasons to exercise and get out of the house this spring, summer, and fall. Registering to participate in an event motivates commitment to health and fitness routines and inspires travel to other cities and regions of the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or Strava-addicted competitor, there is something for
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Social distancing may feel more normal to many of use introverts, but let’s face it, it’s a necessary evil to fight the spread of the coronavirus that’s up-ended our lives and economy. Until things get better, we hope these resources, ideas, and bits of inspiration will help you not only survive but thrive. Social Distancing
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