By Maya Jewell Zeller Enjoy these trails and abundant wildlife close to Spokane on foot, but please be aware that dogs and mountain bikes are not allowed. A Discover Pass is also required to park at the Indian Painted Rocks Trailhead located off of West Rutter Parkway in north Spokane. Little Spokane River Trail (3.5 […]
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Here are 100+ good reasons to exercise and get out of the house this spring, summer, and fall. Registering to participate in an event motivates commitment to health and fitness routines and inspires travel to other cities and regions of the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or Strava-addicted competitor, there is something for
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Give back to the places and trails that make your life better by donating what you can to a local conservation or trails group. Some great ones include: Washington Trails Association Idaho Trails Association Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance Inland Northwest Land Conservancy Dishman Hills Conservancy Friends of the Bluff Idaho Conservation League Save Our
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Guide to Close-to-Home Public Lands Staying at home as much as possible to keep ourselves and our community healthy is a wise idea while coronavirus continues to spread across the Inland Northwest. But getting outside safely and close to home by yourself or with the people you live with—not your extended family or buddies—is important
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The rapid spread of the coronavirus and far-reaching implications around the world over the past several weeks have rattled individuals, communities, and the economy in ways most of us have never experienced. Things will almost certainly get better, but in the meantime, here are some ideas and inspiration to take a bit of the edge
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By Jon Snyder The Spokane area was the center of the outdoor education universe not once, but twice in the last year—first for the National Association of Environmental Educators Conference and then in October for the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education conference. Both were chances for the entire country to see how we do outdoor
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We cooked dinner well away from our tents, packed up all our smelly items, and—with dark setting in—we finally hung our food from the perfect branch. We crawled into our sleeping bags with our headlights and bear spray easily accessible. If you travel in bear country, you know the protocol. In grizzly bear country of
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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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In a recent move that left many conservationists scratching their heads, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have reopened the public comment period on efforts to recover grizzly bears in the North Cascades. During the initial comment period on the recovery plan in 2017, the agencies received over 120,000 comments largely
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1,000 feet. 1,100. 1,200. Applying botanical knowledge and directional abilities more novice than my mountain biking, I was crudely estimating elevation gain on a knee-creaking climb to the Kettle Crest by observing the changing patterns of lupine lining the trail. There were lush clusters at first, proud stands of purple parade goers gustily waving riders
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