Gear Review: Giga Lounger
Giga Lounger is a waterproof, self-inflating lounge chair that packs small to make it easily portable to a park, beach, or campsite.
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Soul of Skiing: Community Ski Hills
Echo Valley Ski Hill (3,000′ elevation) near Lake Chelan is one of the few remaining small ski areas still operating in Washington State.
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Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2019: Cycling
Lilac Century (April 28): Now taking place in April, rather than late May, this 26th annual event gives all its proceeds to local charities supported by the Spokane Aurora Northwest Rotary Club. Ride options include: Century (100 miles), Metric Century (66 miles), 50-Mile Ride, 25-Mile Ride, and 15-Mile Ride and Family Ride. All routes start/finish
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2018 Lake Events Guide for the Inland Northwest
Summers in the Inland Northwest are unparalleled, and as the temperature continues to rise, there is no better place to be than on the water. Boasting a plethora of lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, we have it made—especially when it comes to outdoor recreation events. Hayden Triathlon (July 14, Hayden, Idaho) Beginning on Honeysuckle Beach in
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2018 Northwest Music, Art, and Outdoor Festival Guide
Explore a new city through its festival, as you exchange smiles and rub elbows with locals who enjoy common interests. Use this guide of more than 50 regional events to help plan your weekend road-trips and summer vacations—choosing destinations and dates that coincide with festivals. Whether you like bluegrass bands and beer gardens or small-town
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New Hostel in Kellogg
This article didn’t get posted in this month’s current issue section so we ar posting it here on the blog: New Hostel in Kellogg for Skiers, Boarders, and Cyclists By Estar Holmes A new hostel that caters to skiers, boarders and cyclists welcomes visitors to the old town section of Kellogg, Idaho—less than a mile
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The Trailhead: Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News — Your Guide to Outdoor Adventures in the Inland Northwest
Free outdoor-themed entertainment Cover photo courtesy of Ammi Midstokke Outdoor Culture & History Events This year marks the bicentennial of Fort Colville on the Columbia River just west of Kettle Falls, with several events planned throughout the year to mark the occasion. On June 20 the organizers have coordinated with the Colville Confederated Tribes to
Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2025
By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Priest Lake Watersports If this list doesn’t send you into a race-registering frenzy, I don’t know what will. Our region is packed with incredible options for running, riding, triathlon-ing, and getting outside from March through October. The only problem, my friends: you can’t be in two places at
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The Trailhead: Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News Nov-Dec 2024
Cover Photo Courtesy Holly Weiler Winter Trailhead Passes It’s transition season for trails! Many popular trailheads in outlying areas are not maintained for winter access, so be sure to check weather reports before planning a late-fall outing. In Idaho, Park N’ Ski passes are required at many winter-maintained trailheads beginning Nov. 15 (e.g. Chipmunk Rapids
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Cairdeas Winery Inspires Friendship and Outdoor Play
Cover photo courtesy of Meg Raines Nestled in the scenic Lake Chelan Wine Valley, Cairdeas Winery offers a captivating experience for wine enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. Known for its Rhone-inspired wines, Cairdeas masterfully crafts and blends varietals such as Viognier, Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre, capturing the essence of the Rhône Valley in the Pacific
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