The following letter was emailed to Spokane County Commisioners on 3/26/08: I URGE SPOKANE COUNTY to give the strongest possible consideration to purchasing and operating Spokane Raceway Park. As the publisher of the region’s only outdoor recreation magazine some of my readers are going to think I’m crazy for advocating this. At Out There Monthly […]
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Electrolytes and other spring awakening rituals By Justin Short It happens to me every year. At some point while April showers are giving way to May flowers, I’m out riding on a day that is creeping above 60 or 70 degrees after I’ve slogged through a long, cold winter. It always occurs on a tough
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Tucked into Washington’s northern edge, just miles from the Canadian border, Oroville offers the kind of under-the-radar escape that’s becoming harder to find. Whether you’re pitching a tent lakeside, cruising scenic trails, or digging through the racks at the region’s largest thrift store, Oroville invites you to slow down, look around and dive into an
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One of the things that sets Slidewaters apart from any water park you’ve ever been to is the gorgeous, crystal-blue Lake Chelan views. Of course, once you and your family start exploring the 12-acre water park’s 12 water slides and other water features, you’ll be having too much fun to gawk at those lake and
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Spokane Commute Smart: Incentives and Tools for Smarter, Greener Commuting Spokane, Wash. If you live in Spokane County and already choose alternative forms of transportation to get to and from work—or have been considering it—Commute Smart Northwest offers a range of valuable resources, tools, and incentives to make your commute more sustainable and rewarding. By
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Gravel adventure rides in Spokane County By Bradley Bleck Cover photo courtesy of Bradley Bleck One reason gravel biking is popular is because it taps into the joy many cyclists felt when they first learned to fly on two wheels. This joy can be found along the nearly 1,200 miles of unpaved roads in Spokane
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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
Brad Thiessen and Geoff Dueck Thiessen. Photo by Adam Harum The Mountain Magic Trail Run June 29, 2025 By Brad Thiessen The Mt Spokane Nordic ski trails make Mountain Magic uniquely runnable and challenging for all levels of runner. I created the Mountain Magic trail run, held on June 29th this year, on the Mt.
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By Maura Lammers Cover photo courtesy of Maura Lammers About two minutes before I broke my ankle, I had just reached the turn-around point on my run near West Central; two miles down, two to go, as I eased myself into a running routine. Last March, I was gearing up for a big job change
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By Bradley Bleck Cover photo courtesy of Hannah Otto If ever there was an athlete’s journey to follow, consider Hannah Otto, whose roots in the Inland Northwest go back to her great-grandparents. The professional mountain biker has an impressive palmarès, including stints with USA Cycling, collegiate championships, winning the 2023 Leadville Trail 100, and finishing
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