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September Family & Kid Events in Spokane

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September 9: SpokeFest—includes a family-friendly, 9-mile biking route. September 15: Global Kidical Massive—3-mile family bike ride along the Centennial Trail, starting at Kendall Yards; 1-3 p.m. Meet at Spark Central. September 21-23: Valleyfest (Spokane Valley)—Family bike ride, kids’ Fishing at the Falls, “The Incredibles” outdoor movie, and TotFest. September 30: National Public Lands Day—free admission […]

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How to Increase Your Efficiency With a Bike Fit

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If you’ve already had the pleasure of having your body’s geometry matched to your favorite people-powered two-wheeler, then you know the gains from a good bike fit: increased power, comfort, and stamina. A serious session with an experienced bike fitter can mean more efficient miles with less fatigue, and those aches you refuse to call

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Barefooting the Spokane: the Short-lived, Spokane River Water Ski Craze

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In the late ‘80s, near a now-defunct riverside restaurant called Shenanigans, a niche group of locals started jumping off the bridge into the Spokane River, bruising backs and spraining necks in the process, all in the name of learning a new sport: barefoot waterskiing. They “scorpioned” when their form strayed, face planting at eye-lid-peeling speed.

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Refilling the Tank: Electrolyte Management and Hydration in the Heat of Summer

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I got my first harsh lesson in hydration in June six years ago. I was training for a fall marathon but was already up to 22-mile training runs. One afternoon I set out alone on the Centennial Trail for a marathon-distance run. My hydration consisted of water in a 12-ounce handheld, plus more water in

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Best Lakes for Watching Fireworks in Eastern Washington and North Idaho

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Many regional lakes (and rivers) host spectacular 4th of July fireworks shows, beginning at dusk. Here are a few of our favorites. Lake Pend Orielle: (1) Sandpoint’s City Beach; (2) Hope Marina, Ellisport Bay. Lake Coeur d’Alene: (1) City of Coeur d’Alene City Park; (2) Harrison, begins approx. 9-9:30 p.m. Loon Lake: Shore Acres Resort.

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