Open-Water Lake Swimming
Experience the wonders of a local lake, both above and below the water, and get a workout with open-water swimming.
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8 Family-Friendly Lake Parks for Hiking & Swimming
Favorite regional lake parks in North Idaho and Washington that offer great hiking and swimming options for hot summer days.
Tesalate Sand-Free Beach Towel
Too often your typical beach towel becomes a soggy, heavy, sand-infested, textile pile after a few hours or less at the beach. You know the drill—go for a swim; come back and sit on towel; try unsuccessfully to clean wet, sandy hand on wet, sandy towel to remove wet sand from face to no avail. I saw …
Lake Whatcom Triathlon
Enjoy the picturesque course in this challenging but fun multisport weekend featuring Olympic and sprint-distance triathlons, aquabike, and kids splash ‘n dash! All ages and levels welcome, and registration includes participation in guided course previews and weekly training groups leading up to the main event. After the race, stick around for homemade tamales and a …
Trailblazer triathlon, duathlon, and 5k
Scenic and charming small town of Medical lake hosts this sprint distance triathlon 350M point-to-point swim, 12.2 mile road bike, 2.9 mile run. Duathlon 1 mile run, 12.2 mile road bike, 2.9 mile run.
Lake Whatcom Triathlon
Tranquil Lake – Rolling Country Road – Forested Waterfall Trail: This is how Bellingham does Olympic-distance triathlon. The event welcomes beginner to elite athletes in individual and relay divisions. New for 2019, AquaBike and Youth Splash and Dash have been added. Tri Bellingham!
Best Paddling & Swimming Lakes in Eastern Washington and North Idaho
Flatwater beckons you to break its glassy surface with swimming strokes or kayak bows and paddles. Check out these 13 lake destinations for their great paddling and swimming waters.
Beyond Swimming: 6 Ideas for Kids Without Getting Wet
When you’re not swimming or cruising in a boat, and it’s time for beach-based and flatwater, stay-dry activities, here are ways to combine physical activity and nature exploration.
Best Summertime Crags for Swimming & Climbing
Q’emiln Park in Post Falls, Idaho, and McLellan Conservation Area within Riverside State Park are both perfect destinations for rock climbing and swimming.