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Why Mt. Spokane Offers the Best Affordable Family Winter Adventure Near Spokane

Cover photo courtesy of Mt Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park has been teaching our community to ski and ride for generations. Just an hour from Spokane, it remains the region’s backyard mountain—easy to reach, affordable and built for families who want to spend real time outside together.  The mountain […]

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Affordable Ways for Families to Hit the Slopes 

Cover photo courtesy of Lookout Pass The Inland Northwest ski and snowboard scene is unique in that it still offers an affordable gateway for kids to learn to ski or snowboard. Parents can ski or snowboard with them, or even learn themselves for the first time, with relative affordability. These deals from the region’s five

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A Close Call in the Mountains 

Life Flight saves adventure photographer at Mt. Hood Meadows    Cover photo courtesy of Life Flight Photographer Richard Hallman lives for the mountains, their beauty, their wildness, and the chance to capture fleeting moments of adventure through his lens. But on one sunny day at Mt. Hood Meadows, that passion turned suddenly into a life-threatening emergency. 

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Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness: Keeping the Wild Alive 

Cover photo courtesy of Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Since 2005, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) has been working to protect one of the wildest and most beloved corners of the Inland Northwest. What began as a small, grassroots effort to safeguard the rugged Scotchman Peaks has grown into a community of volunteers, educators

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Summer on the Summit 

Mt. Spokane’s 2025 Kids’ Day Camps  Cover photo courtesy of Mt Spokane This summer, Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park invites young adventurers to trade ski boots for hiking shoes and bike helmets. The 2025 camps emphasize outdoor fun, skill-building and environmental learning all at Spokane’s namesake mountain playground.   What sets Mt. Spokane’s day camps

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100+ Summer Adventures 

Your ultimate Inland Northwest guide for hikes, floats, bike rides, fishing spots, history and adventure  Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Long days, cool waters and mountain trails—summer in the Inland Northwest is pure magic. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or searching for serenity, you’ll find the right outdoor adventure to match your mood in this

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The Joy of Outdoor Entertaining 

By Alana Livingston  Cover photo courtesy of Alana Livingston Spring is the perfect season to embrace outdoor entertaining. There’s something magical about gathering with friends and family under the open sky, sharing a meal, and creating memories that feels effortless. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that hosting an outdoor dinner party doesn’t

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Herbal Expeditions Offers Deeper Connections to Nature 

By Alana Livingston Cover photo courtesy of Charlie Bouck The Spokane Great Outdoors Expo recently featured a presentation by Charlie Bouck of Herbal Expeditions, and it’s no surprise that he left a lasting impression on everyone lucky enough to hear him. Charlie has a gift for making the outdoors and natural living feel exciting, accessible,

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Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News 

Free Outdoor-themed Entertainment  Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Outdoor Education  Are you interested in learning more about Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or needing to recertify? A WFA class provides an excellent foundation of skills for anyone who spends a lot of time in the backcountry. Longleaf is hosting a class at St. George’s School

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