Best Spring Wildflower Hikes in the Inland NW
Recommended parks and conservation areas for spring hikes to see wildflowers — including Spokane, Cheney, Pullman, and Coeur d’Alene.
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Mount Spokane State Park
Mount Spokane Summit MTB Trail Nearly Complete
The Upper 290 mountain bike trail at Mount Spokane State Park is slated to officially open in summer 2022.
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Crowding Closures at Mount Spokane State Park
Due to crowding, Mount Spokane State Park will close to new arrivals once parking lots are full near Nordic, snowmobile, snowshoe, and fat-biking trails.
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6 Fall-Early Winter Hikes in Spokane & CDA
By Seth Marlin Even with shorter days and falling temperatures, the Spokane region is rich in natural beauty, and whether you’re looking for vibrant colors, or more of a winter-wonderland atmosphere, there’s something for every hiking aficionado. Here are a few of my favorite local late-season hikes. James P. Slavin Conservation Area – Nature Park Loop – 2.4 miles Located
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Hike the Christmas Tree Loop
Mount Spokane’s Trail 110/140 Loop Those who frequent Washington State Parks are familiar with the way their trails follow a number system and any trail names are colloquial. However, follow this route with a GPS tracker, and you’ll clearly see the reason why I have begun to refer to this hike as the Christmas Tree Loop. Just like any Christmas
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Fat Biking: Local Groomed Trails this Winter
Spokane, Wash. Each year we’re seeing more fat bikes plowing through the snow on trails here in the Inland Northwest, a trend that has also led to more trail grooming throughout the region. From Spokane to Sandpoint, there will be miles of packed trails to roll your over-sized, under-inflated bike tires on this winter if
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Mount Spokane State Park Manager, Ranger Steve Christensen Retires
Few people can claim that confronting a mama black bear while mountain biking, seeing a bull moose press its nose against your window, and writing a traffic ticket are all part of a day’s work. Steve Christensen recalls wildlife encounters with nonchalance, as just a few of his many interesting experiences throughout his long
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Hike to Quartz Mountain Fire Lookout in Mount Spokane State Park
Summer is a great time to hike or mountain bike to the summit of Quartz Mountain and see the historic fire lookout.
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