Beer & the Great Outdoors Northwest Guide
Guide to regional breweries in the Inland Northwest, including Spokane, south & central Washington, NE Wash., N Idaho, and NE Oregon.
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7 Events That Unite Beer & the Great Outdoors in the Inland Northwest
April 20: Wallace Craft Beer Pub Crawl April is Craft Beer Month in Idaho, and the historic town of Wallace is celebrating with its Craft Beer Pub Crawl featuring dozens of regional brews in over a dozen National Register of Historic Places watering holes. Revelers can also take advantage of the town’s “Red Solo Cup
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Why You Should Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree
During my first Idaho Christmas, we lived on kidney beans and celery in a camper that sat directly on the cold snow. We slid around on our thrift store-score skis in the snow, arms flailing about with oversized mittens like boxing gloves plugged onto the ends of our spindly arms. My dad had brought his
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Off The Map: Ferry County is an Outdoor Adventure Mecca
When I saw the 2003 film “Off the Map” that explores the life of an eccentric family that lives an extremely remote, back-to-the-land existence far away from the clamor of urban American, I couldn’t help but think of northeast Washington’s Ferry County. Butted up against the Canadian border, Ferry County is a vast and sparsely-populated
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Local Guidebooks Help Families Get Outside with Their Kids
When exploring the outdoors or hiking with our children, “It’s easy for us to get frustrated,” says Harley McAllister, a father of four boys who lives in Spokane Valley. “We’re thinking, I don’t want to be sitting by this river and throwing sticks in it and watching leaf boats float by; I want to get
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Lisa Brown: A Champion of Non-motorized Trails on the Path to Congress
Enjoyment and support of the Inland Northwest’s abundant outdoor recreation opportunities transcends party lines and politics for the most part, yet too often elected officials in places like Eastern Washington’s 5th Congressional District devote too little time to safeguarding the trails, natural resources, and active lifestyle that so many of us of all political stripes
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8 Inland NW Bike Trails to Add to Your Bucket List
Whether you prefer long road tours, short family-friendly rides, or bikepacking off the grid, the Inland Northwest offers an array of beautiful, fun, and challenging bike trails worth checking out this season. Route of the Hiawatha This 15-mile trail leads through 10 tunnels and across seven trestles (some over 200 feet high). The 1.6
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The Feathers: In a Timeless Cataract at Frenchman Coulee the Future Clings to the Past
For the 13,000 or so years before Frenchman Coulee became a wildly popular destination for Northwest rock climbers, a striking formation of basalt spires stood as a graceful monument to the astonishing power of water and ice. The massive pillars are still here. It’s just that on any warm day, and many cold ones as
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5 Favorite Snowshoe Hikes in the Pacific Northwest
Vigorous yet gentle exercise, beautiful views, peaceful wilderness, low-cost gear—these are all reasons to enjoy snowshoeing. Sherman Pass Loop (Advanced) At 5,575 feet of elevation, Sherman Pass is Washington State’s highest mountain pass that’s open year-round, according to Recreation.gov. Since no avalanche advisories are available for this area, Sherman Pass is recommended for experienced
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Going Alone: Backcountry Safety & Solitude
When camping and hiking alone in the backcountry, be fully prepared and ready to experience a uniquely wonderful solo adventure.
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