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Backcountry Booty: Get Lit! Books & Spokatopia Tickets (Hidden 4.15.19; Found 4.16.19)

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This Backcountry Booty has been FOUND by some dedicated searchers! Congrats Elaina and family! In this Backcountry Booty, the winner will claim a literary bundle of books associated with the upcoming Get Lit! Festival. Titles include: Best Tent Camping Washington, 3rd Edition by Ellie Kozlowski Making Landfall by Paul Lindholdt Get Lit! 20th Anniversary Anthology […]

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Lake Roosevelt from Hwy 25. Beautiful landscapes soothe the soul. Photo courtesy of National Park Service

Historic Protections Won Through Public Lands Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—A historic, bipartisan conservation package that expands protections for American public lands and supports outdoor projects across the nation was signed into law in March by President Trump after passing the House and Senate with overwhelming majorities. The John Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, considered one of the biggest conservation bills to

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Yoga practitioners at Spokatopia

Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2019: Outdoorsy Events

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Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show (March 21-24): Gear and resources for fishing and boating, hunting, backpacking, and shooting sports. Takes place at Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds; proceeds benefit Inland Northwest Wildlife Council and conservation projects. Free admission for kids age 6 and younger. Northwest Pet Expo (March 30): A pet lover’s paradise at the Spokane County

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Photo of mountain bikers at the Saltese Uplands from above.

Olmsted 2.0: Designing the Future of Public Lands in the Inland NW

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“This is an opportunity to dream big, create an aspirational vision, and align our efforts to protect natural lands for the benefit of us all.” The Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC) is leading a region-wide collaborative effort to build on Spokane’s already strong commitment to parks, conservation, and outdoor recreation through a project called Olmsted

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Photo of hikers on Antoine Peak at sunset.

State of Inland Northwest Hiking Trails

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Recreational trails in the Inland Northwest are constantly undergoing upgrades, thanks to local volunteers who tackle both new and ongoing projects in our region. Months or even years before recreationists see new trail construction, upgrades to existing trails, or even annual maintenance, dedicated representatives from local organizations are meeting with land managers. Together, they identify

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Photo of caribou crossing the road with mountains in the background.

North Idaho—Lawsuit Launched to Protect Mountain Caribou

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Conservation groups issued a formal notice in February of their intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to finalize endangered species protections and designate critical habitat for Southern Mountain caribou. Andrea Santarsiere, a senior attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, says “If we’re going to get America’s beloved reindeer back,

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Portrait of family with Geocache find.

10 Spring Break Staycations in the Inland Northwest

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Staying home this spring break? Keep kids physically active with local outdoor adventures—some can even be educational. Here are 10 ideas, either free or low-cost, for planning your spring staycation. Cat Tales Zoological Park & Wildlife Center: As close to a zoo as we get in the Inland Northwest, Cat Tales is a non-profit organization

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Free the Snake! Flotilla

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4th Annual “Free the Snake! Flotilla” to feature nationally-recognized indigenous advocate Winona LaDuke and award-winning musician Nahko Tribal members, salmon advocates, anglers, and orca advocates gather on the Snake River to call for dam removal to restore a healthy river and protect its endangered wild salmon and steelhead population from extinction. WHAT:  Flotilla and River Rally in

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