Adventure Inspiration: 34 Summer Trip Ideas
Our friends in the Inland NW outdoors community share their go-to adventures. Get inspired to explore someplace new this summer.
fly fishing
Know Local Fishing Regulations Before You Go
Be sure you know the specific rules for the state and waterway where you plan — easily-accessible resources make it simple to learn.
Fly Fishing & Catching Your First Redband Trout
Advice on how to fly fish on the Spokane River from Spokane Tribe Fish Biologist Conor Giorgi and Silver Bow Fly Shop Owner Sean Visintainer
Spokane’s Native Redband Trout
Redband trout are the iconic fish of the Spokane River. Learn about the environmental challenges and conservation collaborations in this Nature column by Adam Gebauer.
New Headquarters for Northwest River Supplies
Moscow, Idaho Moscow-based Northwest River Supplies (NRS) recently relocated its headquarters to a cutting-edge, 155,000 square-foot building that includes a warehouse, offices, and retail space. NRS has been a leading provider of water sports equipment and apparel since it was founded in 1972, and this new headquarters testifies to their positive economic impact in the …
Learn to Fly Fish with Spokane Fly Fishers
In the last 10 years, the Spokane Fly Fishers Club has graduated over 400 students from its fly fishing school program, which includes eight weekly classes between February 20 and April 4. Classes are limited in size to assure each student gets personal assistance, and instructors are club members with multiple years of experience in …
Improved Spokane River Access
Paddlers, anglers, tubers, and rafters can enjoy an improved access site for the Spokane River within the Great Gorge recreational area. Upgrades to improve safety and ease of use were made to the Aubrey White Water Trail Access put-in/take-out area, located adjacent to the City of Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility. The site was …
The Rope and the Line
Allison Roskelley reflects on her relationship with climber Jess Roskelley, who died in a climbing accident April 2019. Jess Fenton Roskelley, my husband and life partner for the past six years, passed away in a climbing accident on April 16 in Alberta, Canada. As the memories continue to flood my brain and push me to …
Teaching Kids How to Fly Fish
Everyone has a nostalgic story about how it all began. “I’ve been fishing my entire life but began fly fishing when I was 19 years old. I saw how much fun my father and his buddies were having and couldn’t say no,” says Josh Mills, who grew up in Spokane and is Wild Steelhead Coalition …