Not every winter day in the Inland Northwest is a snow day. In those in-between stretches—when the valleys are bare but the mountains are white—lower-elevation trails close to town can be the perfect fit: less driving, fewer variables, and easy to fit in a hike while it’s still light out. Here are several reliable, close-to-town […]
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How scenic hikes can help protect young eyes Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree By Amy McCaffree Nothing against carrots, but spending two hours outside every day is a better way to protect children’s eyesight. With screentime at record highs, the rate of children in the U.S. developing myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness,
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What to expect when biking the Centennial Trail from downtown Spokane north along the Spokane River out towards Lake Spokane (aka Long Lake).
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8 destinations near Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and Sandpoint: drive less, fish longer, and take advantage of the longer daylight hours.
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Spending time in a forest or exploring a lake shoreline are stress-reducing, morale-boosting activities for kids, helping to stabilize emotions and provide mental clarity. Explore a new trail and find some unplugged, wild serenity this spring with these 8 Inland Northwest hikes, which can be tailored for different hiking abilities.
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Four of the best destinations around Spokane for hiking and enjoying nature’s colorful transition to autumn, from family-friendly to more challenging routes.
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Water can be the perfect motivation to get kids hiking. Here are 5 destinations to or along lakes in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
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UPDATE: We’re happy to report that the trash and camps referenced in this article have been cleaned up. Thank you, City of Spokane! — The Spokane River is an urban treasure that many lifetime locals are still discovering along with astounded newcomers who are blown away that there is a swimmable, floatable, and fishable river of
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A scenic view, grassy knoll, trailside bench, or perhaps a certain boulder or log may conjure the thought: “That would make a great spot to read.” Here are some local walking destinations and recommended books to get started on your local summer reading tour. Herbert M. Hamblen Conservation Area: This public land area west of
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Early spring, when the weather can sometimes make just about everything you enjoy doing outside impractical, is a great time of year to start thinking about spring and summer adventures to come. I often catch myself daydreaming about new recreational infrastructure too, like new trails I would love to see built near downtown Spokane that
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