“Hey, kids, want to float on some deep snow?” This question should get them excited for snowshoeing, one of the easiest and least expensive winter recreation options. Beccie White, of Spokane, and her husband, Chris, started snowshoeing with their two children four years ago, when the kids were 9 and 7 years old. As an […]
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Cross-country Skiing at Mt. Spokane If you are looking for an outdoor winter activity for the entire family, then cross-country skiing might just be the thing. Spokane is blessed with very accessible groomed trails only 45 minutes away at Mt. Spokane State Park. The absence of ski lifts and lift tickets make cross-country skiing a
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Ready for ski season to kick off? So are we. In the meantime, however, Spokane Nordic Ski Association is hosting a kick-off auction event to get you ready. The family-friendly event will be hosted at the Southside Senior Events Center (3151 E. 27th Ave), on November 5th. The event includes a silent auction, trivia, and a
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Hiking Areas Finch Arboretum Finch Arboretum is fun all year for children. It is delightful in the Spring with flowers and blossoms on trees. Fun in the summer to play in the stream floating stick boats or leaves downstream and climbing rocks. In the Fall children can make big piles of leaves and jump in
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Dishman Hills This beautiful park just off city streets is an example of what can be done to protect the land. Tom Rogers, a high-school science teacher with the cooperation of Spokane County Parks, the Washington Department of Natural Resources and The Nature Conservancy devoted his life to saving this valuable resource for all of us.
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With 13 weeks from June through August, it’s time to create your summer bucket list. These one-day adventures will help you explore our region’s recreational bounty. They don’t require extensive gear or technical skills and will provide great story-telling memories. 1. Hike, Mountain Bike, and Pick Huckleberries at Mt. Spokane State Park: Encompassing nearly 14,000
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Hiking Areas You don’t have to go far to find great hiking spots in Spokane. Dishman Hills and Riverside State Park both have miles of beautiful hiking trails. Or check out the Liberty Lake Loop Trail, Mt. Spokane State Park, Rimrock Canyon, or Iller Creek. Or, if you’re looking for something at a slower pace,
Do you like hiking and exploring recreation areas and trails you’ve never visited before? Do you like treasure hunts for cool prizes? Play Out There Monthly’s free Backcountry Booty contest and you get to explore different trails around the region and possibly win gift certificates for cool outdoor gear and other prizes. Here’s how it
Snow Making, Yurts, Killer Deals, New Terrain, & On-Mountain Living Every year, you can expect news about improvements, expansions and creative innovations to come out of resorts around the greater Inland Pacific Northwest. Here are some of the highlights for the coming season. 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort Big changes are in the works at
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More Ways to Find Family Fun on the Mountain This Winter Skiing and snowboarding aren’t always for everyone in every family, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun together up on the mountain. Even skiing families sometimes enjoy a change of pace that involves other wintertime activities. From snowshoeing and snow tubing to splashing
