Spokane, Wash. “We have a whole bunch of Spokane-area students who missed their disc golf sessions in schools and have been sitting around for months and need to get out of the house,” says Erin Johnson with the Spokane-based US Youth Disc Golf Association (US/YDGA). “Families need kids to get outside with a challenge and reward, and since […]
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Avoiding crowds but not the fun — ideas for outdoor family recreation and adventure in the age of COVID-19.
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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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Photos courtesy of Twin Eagles Wilderness School There is a profound magic that happens when children step away from modern noise and immerse themselves in the wild. Deep nature connection often hides in the quietest mysteries. One year at one of our Twin Eagles Summer Adventure Camps, our mentor and nature guide, Ben, found his
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Hidden Lake & West Fork Lake, North Idaho The access road to the trailhead might be the most arduous thing about a trip to Hidden Lake in the Idaho Panhandle north of Bonners Ferry. Even with an SUV, it may be necessary to add a little extra mileage to the hike due to a rocky last few
By Linea Jantz Cover photo courtesy of Katelyn Scott In July 2025, I attended the inaugural Paint and Paddle overnight canoe camping trip to benefit the Spokane Riverkeeper. The Spokane River thunked softly against the hulls of three Voyager canoes, each 28 feet long with hand-laid fiberglass trimmed with wooden gunwales, built by our guides Big River Canoes. A
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Cover photo courtesy of Jane Patten Women’s mountain biking in the Inland Northwest continues to grow, and this summer offers a rare chance for riders to sharpen their skills close to home. Spokane’s Biking Betties are helping bring a nationally recognized skills camp to town this summer, creating a new opportunity for local women riders
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A 530-Mile Journey Through Northeast Oregon’s Wildest Terrain By Olivia Dugenet Cover photo courtesy of Renee Patrick From where they stood up on the rim, the three hikers tried to follow the route down into the deep and wild Joseph Canyon toward the Imnaha River. The map suggested there should be a trail. The ground told
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By Bradley Bleck Cover photo courtesy of Negative Split As you can see from this year’s race, ride and events list, the Inland Northwest is packed with running, riding, rucking, triathlon and other outdoor recreation races and events from March through October. If some of these events look like a bit more than you’d like to tackle, but you still want to
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Sponsored by Ski the NW Rockies Cover photo courtesy of Mt. Spokane The countdown to ski season is on, and Inland Northwest resorts are rolling out fresh deals, events and upgrades to get stoke levels rising. From new lift projects and lodge makeovers to discounted passes and expanded lesson programs, there’s plenty happening before the
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