Easy Summer Hiking At Slavin Conservation Area
For a mellow summer hike or ride, visit the James T. Slavin Conservation Area — flowy yet flat, with both wooded and open meadow trail.
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Hiking & Running Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
By Jonathan Johnson Enter at the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge main gate, 4 miles south of Cheney on S. Cheney Plaza Road (free Nov. 1-Feb. 28; March 31-Oct. 31, $3 per day or use various annual National Wildlife Refuge/Parks passes). Drive approximately 1 mile in and park at the paved lot with toilets (check Turnbull’s …
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Study Shows Trails Are Crucial
According to the 2019 Executive Summary of the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, “The analysis on the benefits of trails facilitated by the Recreation and Conservation Office clearly demonstrates that trails are strong economic and health improvement drivers for every corner of Washington. Every county in Washington state benefits from walkers, runners, bikers and …
New River to Ridges Spokane Trail Map
In November, the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy announced the release of the new River to Ridges Spokane Trail Map that details 10 area hikes. Printed on waterproof and tear-resistant paper, the map was created to help more people explore and navigate the many trails and natural areas around Spokane. Each trail was carefully chosen by …
North Idaho Nordic Trail Make-Over
New grooming equipment acquired over the past year by the non-profit Priest Lake Nordic Club will allow volunteers to provide improved and expanded trail grooming on the west side of Priest Lake this winter. Purchasing the grooming equipment was made possible thanks to donations from several organizations, individuals, and the US Forest Service’s Resource Advisory …
What To Know Before Backpacking With Your Dog
5 health and safety issues for backpacking with your dog, plus tips that apply to any day-hike or trail-outing with a pet companion.
Join a Trail Work Party
Did you know that your favorite hikes into Washington’s wildlands are made possible by the efforts of thousands of volunteers keeping these public trails in great condition?
Beacon Hill Work Days
The Fat Tire Trail Riders Club will be building intermediate-level wood features for the Beacon Hill skills park this week. Help ’em out! Wed. August 26, 10AM – 2PM Saturday August 29, 8AM – 1PM Sunday August 30, 1PM- 6PM Meet at the Skills Park in Camp Sekani. Bring work gloves and tools (shovel, Hammer/small …
Metallica Vs. Trails
Full disclosure: I love Metallica. Growing up metal in Spokane they were always one of my favorite bands. The impact of their first four records is still being felt. So I was dismayed to read a report in the SF Chronicle about James Hetfield erecting a big fence to block trail access in through his …