The hike from Trout Lake trailhead to Emerald Lake is, for the most part, a moderately-difficult, flower-lined trail featuring stately, old-growth Ponderosa pine and interesting rock outcroppings. The trail traverses a portion of Hoodoo Canyon, named for the rocky pinnacles that can be viewed both alongside and jutting out above the trail. In the early […]
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Follow these tips and try one or more of these night hike destinations around the Inland Northwest. Colville National Forest Sherman Peak Loop, south of Sherman Pass (Kettle Falls, Wash.) Columbia Mountain, north of Sherman Pass Abercrombie Mountain, northeast of Colville Hall Mountain, east of Metaline Falls Quartzite Mountain, east of Chewelah Umatilla National Forest
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Summer days waver between languid and whirlwind activities, work, and weekends. Is there ever enough time for all you want to do? Slow it down. Or maybe you need to energize your schedule this year. Make summer “epic” on your own terms by using some of these ideas to create your ideal summertime calendar.
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Spokane lies in the nexus of some amazing resources and educational opportunities; and with forest, rivers, mountains, prairies, and lakes, there is ample opportunity to learn about the natural world. What better way to learn about our region than from the culture that has been here the longest and whose sciences are deeply rooted in
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Tube the Spokane River: Experience an urban river adventure with thrilling class I-II rapids. It’s easy with FLOW Adventures, which provides big tubes, PFDs, and shuttle transport (flow-adventures.com). Rent a cooler tube for cold beverages and snacks during your 2-hour float trip, and be sure to wear strap-on water sandals. If you choose to do-it-yourself,
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Just Over Four Hours from Spokane, Big White Ski Resort Lives up to Its Name If you are going to pony up the cash for a spring ski or snowboard road trip, make it a good one. Spokane is a ski city with over a dozen quality resorts in four states and B.C. that are
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We bond with our equipment, at least in part, through what we endure with each other. Mine bears the harsh burden of abuse because I want only worthy things, and I am consistently clumsy. Sixto Rodriguez III, my wheeled friend of steel, has survived much of this heavy-handed attrition, albeit with two front triangle rebuilds.
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The cooler weather that signals the beginning of fall means perfect conditions for hiking, whether it’s an urban walk, close-to-home hike, or backcountry adventure. As the trees begin to change color, check out these favorite fall hikes recommended by a few “Out There Monthly” contributors. Gold Hill, Sandpoint (Moderate) Hands down, for reasons of nostalgia,
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Whether you’re a hiker or mountain biker, the Kettle Crest (or Kettle Range, Sherman Pass area, Columbia Highlands, or whatever else you call this remote, uncrowded mountain range) includes some of the most scenic trails and diverse habitat in the Northwest. Tucked between the Canadian border and the Colville Reservation west of Kettle Falls and
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If you already have a “lake place” – your own or your parents,’ your friend’s grandparents or cousins, or your Uncle Bob’s – then you likely already have your favorite lake. But for the rest of us, any of the dozens of Inland Northwest lakes can be ours for the loving. To feel the cold
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