Trail & Conservation News

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Work Begins on New Dishman Hills Trailhead

Spokane Valley, Wash.  Volunteer efforts are in the works on a new trailhead on the south side of the Dishman Hills, just west of the ...
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Volunteer Trail Work

When Washington moves into Phase 3, the Washington Trails Association will be adding additional day trip opportunities to support and give back to trails. For experienced backpackers, ...
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Ocean to Idaho: Following the Chinook Salmon

This summer, journalist, filmmaker, and outdoor enthusiast Kris Millgate of Idaho Falls is setting off on an epic road trip chasing salmon across the Pacific Northwest. Her adventure is intended to inspire ...
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Riverside State Park Trail Map Released

Spokane, Wash.  Last month, the Riverside State Park Foundation proudly released the most complete and comprehensive trail map for Washington’s largest state park. Considering Riverside ...
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Pandemic Doesn’t Slow Trail Building

Thankfully many mountain bike trail builders have a hard time sitting still. While much of Washington State was shut down this spring due to the ...
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Trail Building Starts at New Wallace Bike Park

The new owners of Wallace, Idaho-based Silver Streak Zipline Tours aren’t letting any grass grow under their feet after purchasing the zip tour operation last year. Stemming ...
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12 Groups for Mother Nature

Give back to the places and trails that make your life better by donating what you can to a local conservation or trails group. Some ...
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Speak Up for Salmon & Steelhead

Feds Fast Track Salmon Plan Public Comment Period Despite Pandemic  By Sam Mace, Save Our Wild Salmon’s Inland NW Director It’s not news that our ...
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E-bikes Allowed on the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes

Cataldo, Idaho Electric-assist bicycles are now officially allowed on the 73-miles of North Idaho’s paved Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. Meandering from Plummer to Mullan ...
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