Watersports
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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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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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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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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Madness on the Lochsa
But What’s Your Definition of Madness? Cover Photo courtesy of Michelle Witthaus, Unleashed Marketing and Design By Barry Campbell Did Native American fathers and sons argue over ...
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PFAS Chemicals Discovered in Spokane River
By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Spokane Riverkeepers Last summer, the Spokane Riverkeeper tested the Spokane River for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also ...
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