Watersports

Photo of sunset on top of Chilco Mountain.

Inland Northwest Summer Adventure Guide 2026 

Cover photo courtesy of Summer Hess Looking for something fun or new to do on a hot day or a place to explore that you’ve never been to for ...
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A Search for Buoyancy 

By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Kort Laughlin My best summer self is unlocked when I’m on a paddleboard. As soon as I leave the shore, I unwind and embrace a time and ...
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Take the Plunge  

Open water swim events combine athletic challenge with some of the most spectacular scenery in the Inland NW. Whether you’re a competitive swimmer chasing a PR or just want ...
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Baptism by Open Water 

A hesitant swimmer dives into open water for a cause bigger than herself.  By Ammi Midstokke  Cover photo courtesy of Ammi Midstokke One hundred thousand years ago, ...
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Paint and Paddle with the Spokane Riverkeeper 

By Linea Jantz  Cover photo courtesy of Katelyn Scott In July 2025, I attended the inaugural Paint and Paddle overnight canoe camping trip to benefit the Spokane ...
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Photo of rowers courtesy of the Spokane River Rowing Association.

Spring Rowing Season on Silver Lake 

Cover photo courtesy of Spokane River Rowing Association The Spokane River Rowing Association (SRRA) is launching its spring season on Silver Lake just west of ...
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Sailboat Racing Returns to Lake Coeur d’Alene 

Cover photo courtesy of the Coeur d’Alene Sailing Club A small but growing group of sailors is working to bring a familiar sight back to ...
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Young boy in a teal-blue kayak paddling his way through surface lily pads at Lake Spokane.

Paddling Gear Swap Returns May 16 

Cover photo courtesy of Carol Corbin Paddlers looking to refresh their kit for the season should plan to attend the Spokane Canoe & Kayak Club’s ...
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Woman smiling while kayaking on the Spokane River, looking back at her friend that's on a Stillwater brand stand-up paddleboard -- bridge over the river in the distance.

Paddling Season Kickoff at Mirabeau Park May 7 

Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Spokane-area paddlers and anyone interested in learning are invited to gather at Mirabeau Park on Thursday, May 7 for ...
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