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Wildlife Sightings & Stellar Scenery Await Riders on Idaho’s Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes

One of Northwest’s longest paved biking trails will have you pedaling past lakes, along a wild river, through friendly small towns and wetlands and woods teaming with birds and other wildlife–all without the crowds you might expect. If you haven’t ridden the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes yet, put it at the top of your […]

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Photo of carriage down the main street of Leavenworth with lighted shops.

10 Ways to Make the Holiday Season Magical

With silent, moonlit nights, sparkly snow crystals, snowflakes that stick to your nose and eyelashes, nature’s beauty inspires wonder, awe, surprise, delight, nostalgia, and love. During this month’s countdown to the holidays, take time to experience both little and spectacular moments of winter magic. Here are some ideas to inspire you. Partake in the famous

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Ski Resorts around the Inland NW

Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area Location: Mullan, ID (Bitterroot Mountains) Summit: 5,650’ Base: 4,500’ Terrain: 540 skiable acres/4 lifts/34 runs/2 terrain parks Tickets: $34-49 Lodge: Historic lodge straddling the Idaho/Montana border is the second oldest lodge in the Northwest. What’s New: Lookout’s Phase 1 expansion was approved in 2017, and work started last fall

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Planning a Day Hike or Ride on Northeast Washington’s Ferry County Rail Trail

The 25-mile trail is open year round, so while the fall biking and hiking are great, winter opens up the opportunity for fat bike, snowshoe, and Nordic ski adventures once the snow flies. When planning a trip, in addition to weather considerations, be sure to have the latest trail info, including which sections have been

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Photo of bikers along the Ferry County Rail Trail with fall colors.

Fall Adventures: Northeast Washington’s Ferry County Rail Trail

Fall can be a hard time of year for some outdoor enthusiasts. As many summer activities wind down, we begin the great switch over to winter. With colder temperatures and snow in the higher elevations, it can be difficult to find adventurous and accessible trails to explore. I usually end up re-hiking or riding the

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Idaho’s Talented Young Snowboarder: Silver Mountain’s Vance Lazarus

A true weekend warrior, 11-year-old Vance Lazarus gets up with his dad at 5:30 a.m. on winter mornings. This early wake up call is the weekend routine for the local Silver Mountain snowboarder. They need to leave their hometown of Coeur D’ Alene to open the Mountain Café, which his dad Matt Lazarus owns.  

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Inland NW Race, Ride & Event Guide

Whether you are a road or trail warrior or an occasional outdoor recreationist, there’s something for everyone in this comprehensive guide to races, rides, and outdoor events around the Inland Northwest. See you at the starting line! BIKING Bike Everywhere Challenge (May 1-31): May is officially Bike Everywhere Month and the Spokane Bicycle Club (spokanebikes.org)

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