100 Ways to Play Outside This Summer
Rejuvenate your June-through-August routine and take advantage of some of the best outdoor opportunities the Northwest has to offer.
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Gear Review: La Sportiva Spire GTX Shoe
Strong and built to breathe, the Spire GTX is a low cut, mid-duty waterproof hiking and backpacking shoe that features 360-degree breathability from the Gore-Tex® Surround™. The first thing I noticed about this hiking shoe is that it feels and looks ready for whatever terrain you would ever want to throw at your feet. The
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Uncorked Outdoors: A Guide to Outdoor Recreation in Washington Wine Country
Explore Washington’s Wine Country in the heart of spring, when wineries debut new releases and celebrate the journey from grape-vine to barrel and bottle. This wine and outdoor recreation guide features two major AVA (American Viticultural Area) wine grape-growing regions in Eastern Washington, plus a section for Spokane County. Recreation destinations and outdoor highlights are
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Outdoorsy Summer Camps & Schools Near Spokane & North Idaho
Kids never remember their best day of television, but they will never forget summer camp—where they adventured outdoors, were mentored by caring adults, and overcame challenges. Here’s our annual list of regional summer camps and nature-based schools that provide unique opportunities for outdoor adventure and hands-on learning about nature, science, and outdoor skills—with something for
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Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2019: Outdoorsy Events
Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show (March 21-24): Gear and resources for fishing and boating, hunting, backpacking, and shooting sports. Takes place at Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds; proceeds benefit Inland Northwest Wildlife Council and conservation projects. Free admission for kids age 6 and younger. Northwest Pet Expo (March 30): A pet lover’s paradise at the Spokane County
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Shoulder Season Celebration in the Inland Northwest
Shoulder seasons get a bad rap. Skiers and boarders fantasize about early-winter’s powder stashes, climbers wait for the rock to stop seeping, mountain bikers cheer on the sun as they wait for trails to dry out, and hikers grow weary of the muck and slush. But the in-between seasons offer us the chance to slow
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Cool – and Hot – Camp Cooking Stuff
New camp cooking gear is a great gift for the techy people in your life or for those looking to save weight on backpacking trips—in other words, everyone! Here’s some recent innovations that will quickly become essentials in your loved one’s kit. Fire BioLite has a long history of producing innovative and multi-tasking camp
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Hike of the Month: Panjab, Mount Misery, and Upper Rattlesnake Trails (Umatilla National Forest)
While Memorial Day to Labor Day may be prime time for backpacking, it’s not absolutely necessary to pack away the tent until warmer weather returns. With a trailhead that is generally accessible into the colder months and a bridge over the trickiest water crossing, the Panjab Trail into the heart of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness can
75 Gift Ideas From Local Spokane Shops
Spend less time shopping and more time on our local trails and mountains. Our annual list features unique and outdoors-inspired gift ideas from locally-owned shops and businesses, including gifts for fellow outdoor enthusiasts as well as less outdoorsy friends and family members on your list. Use this list beyond the holidays for birthday, wedding, and
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A Few Favorite Fall Hikes in the Inland Northwest
Summer has its charms (alpine lakes, ice cold beverages, and wildflower blooms to name a few), but the cooler temperatures of fall and the anticipation of the leaves changing color has many of us longing to spend our weekends hiking. Here are a few favorite hikes from a couple “Out There Outdoors” contributors for you
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