On a cold Monday evening in January, I sat in a room surrounded by friendly members of the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club eagerly listening to Hari Heath of North Idaho talk about native paddlecraft design and the wood strip wahnooyak he had crafted. His visual presentation involved a series of paper scrolls, transcribed with […]
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Flatwater beckons you to break its glassy surface with swimming strokes or kayak bows and paddles. Check out these 13 lake destinations for their great paddling and swimming waters.
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At Idaho’s Round Lake State Park, “The best way to observe wildlife is to hike around the lake” on Stewardship Trail (approx. 3 miles) or Trapper’s Trail (approx. 2 miles), says Park Manager Mary McGraw. Dawn and dusk are prime times for wildlife spotting. “Animals commonly seen in the park are western painted turtles, great
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I’m in a new relationship, and it’s complicated. My husband surprised me with a Garmin running watch a couple of weeks ago, a splurge for Mother’s Day. I’ve wanted one for a long time—but I never anticipated I’d become as instantaneously committed to one as I did. Initially I thought I’d wear the (very large)
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A traditional fishing derby involves one body of water, one or two species of fish, and one shared timeline in which all participating anglers take a shot at hooking the big one. Fish are measured by weight, and as the results pile in, the anticipation piles up. Most fishing derbies offer cash grand prizes. But
Plan with less stress, and play more with your kids outside with ideas and inspiration from our Summer Adventure Guide.
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Although our Spokane area is abundant with trails, there are some hidden gems of the Inland Northwest that deserve a road trip to run or hike. There’s the sage-studded Ancient Lakes area, with nearby views of the Columbia River. There’s the basalt formation known as Steamboat Rock, providing sandy trails that rise high above Banks
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Why should big breeds have all the fun? Learn tips from pet owners who take both small and large dogs, and a cat, hiking and backpacking.
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June is a superb time to visit the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness in the Umatilla National Forest south of Spokane. The range is called the Blue Mountains for the way they appear on the horizon when viewed from a distance, but during the spring bloom it’s also possible to find trails carpeted in blue. Or purple, pink,
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Explore a new city through its festival, as you exchange smiles and rub elbows with locals who enjoy common interests. Use this guide of more than 50 regional events to help plan your weekend road-trips and summer vacations—choosing destinations and dates that coincide with festivals. Whether you like bluegrass bands and beer gardens or small-town
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