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Hike of the Month: Fir Mountain (Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest)

While I love our local urban hikes, there comes a point every winter when I long for the view from the summit of some remote mountain top. However, most peaks are difficult, if not impossible, to access during the snowy winter months. That’s where the Okanogan Highlands come in, offering prepared winter visitors a chance […]

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Leavenworth paddleboarding. Photo: Icicle TV

Ultimate Summer Adventure Guide: Hiking, SUPing, Mtn. Biking, Rail Trails, Ziplines, Nature Tours & More Summer Fun!

There’s no shortage of options when it comes to planning out a summer full of adventure here in the Inland Northwest. With recommendations for families, casual adventurers, and those in search of more hardcore challenges to push their limits, there’s a trip and a place in here for anyone who loves the outdoors. Visit someplace

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Interview with OTM Founder Jon Snyder on Spokane’s Future as an Outdoor Town

OTM: What inspired you to create and start publishing OTM back in 2004? JS: Outdoor activity was clearly on the rise and didn’t seem to be getting the attention it deserved. Oh, and I needed a job. OTM: Were you surprised that Spokane finally made it into Outside magazine’s top 10 outdoor town list? JS:

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Mapping A New Trail in The Kettle Range: Project Is A Tribute To Wilderness Advocate Gerry Copeland

Some people are born into the wild. The desire to climb the highest peak and trek the roughest terrain is built within their very core. It’s a way of life. It’s something that calls within them to get out and explore. Gerry Copeland was one such man. The longtime Spokane architect (founder of Copeland Design

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Photo of backcountry campsite by Katie LeBlanc.

Hiking And Camping On The Pacific Northwest Trail: Three Great Routes For Crossing The Inland Northwest On Foot

By Callae Frazier And Dale Tessin What inspires and encourages us to step away? Why do we intentionally present ourselves with physical, mental and psychological challenges in the backcountry? For some it’s the sense of adventure. Others are instilled with confidence by the experience. And many simply revel in the opportunity to spend as much

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Teenagers In The Park

When this shopkeeper saw that I was admiring his ostrich eggs he said “Awesome” and insisted I take his picture with them. 5/7: Day Two in Tehran Most people mistake us for Germans. When we say we are American we often get a raised eyebrow-look that translates into “Oh really?” Sometimes we get a little

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