This area has fantastic wildflower blooms, starting with grass widows, yellow fawn lilies, and Columbia desert parsley and giving way to arrowleaf balsamroot and phlox as the season progresses. The Wenas Wildlife area is best known for its bird watching, so be sure to print a copy of the Wenas Audubon birdlist prior to a […]
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There’s an impressive schedule of events lined up with many opportunities to get out with others and explore the Dishman Hills hiking trails in Spokane Valley this spring and summer. Kids in the Hills offers students an educational and exciting field day in the Dishman Hills. Through hands-on activities, students learn about observation skills, animal
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Tips for getting outside and making the most of the cold, snowy months By Carol Corbin I live in the Inland Northwest . . . and I don’t ski. I think there are about five of us non-skiers in the region. We’re like unicorns. Or Yeti, if Yeti hated being cold and was averse to
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Inland NW Holiday Gift Guide with ideas from OTO advertisers and other small businesses to make shopping local easier.
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Guidebook author James P. Johnson shares about his harrowing close encounters with bears while hiking in the wilds of Washington State.
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Start your family’s adventure travel planning process with ideas and tips from Out There Kids’ columnist Amy McCaffree.
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The Trailhead — Info and updates about trails and outdoor recreation around the Inland Northwest for Fall 2022.
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Lakeside campgrounds in Eastern Wash. and North Idaho that have great beaches, watersports recreation access, and reservable campsites.
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Beverly Bridge over the Columbia River reopened with new railing and decking—a redesign specifically for non-motorized trail use.
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Summer Adventure Guide’s annual list of adventure travel and recreation trip ideas around the Inland Northwest for epic summer fun.
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