Spokane has no shortage of cycling events. It’s great to have diverse options, but with so many to choose from, how can Spokane support them all? Well, it requires more than attendance. What goes on behind the scenes to make that road race, mountain bike race, cyclocross race, organized ride, not-quite-so-organized ride, or community event […]
One extra-long Labor Day weekend, my brother Scott and I unexpectedly drove nearly 1,000 miles in three days, hiking, camping, and wandering at will across a vast swath of public lands in northcentral Idaho. Our goal was pretty simple. See as much of this wild, remote country as possible in 70 or so hours. Leaving
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This free, family event designed to introduce human-powered paddling sports to children and youth takes place at Riverside State Park’s Nine Mile Recreation Area on Lake Spokane (Long Lake). Families can try all types of paddle craft completely free, including canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards and a Voyageur canoe. All equipment, including paddles and personal
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For Inland Northwest surfers, getting your wave fix has often meant driving 8-10 hours to brave the chilly waters at a popular and often crowded Washington or Oregon coast surf spot. Over the last several years though, many land-locked surfers have discovered a new way to ride lake waves with the help of a specialized
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It’s simple math: local craft beer + running buddies + Centennial Trail = good times. This winning formula led to the birth of the Centennial Beer Chase in the fall of 2016. The event returns this year on October 7, with teams of up to six runners and a driver taking off in Spokane in
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Big Agnes served her purpose well until last summer. My family’s orange and yellow 4-person Big Agnes tent was acquired early in our marriage, four years before our first child was born. Not only did she come with a cool name; Big Agnes had a vestibule (purchased separately) that made the tent more versatile and
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At the end of a long day, there are plenty of reasonable excuses for skipping a workout: fatigue, evening plans, a growling stomach or simple laziness. But for eight weeks this summer, the cost of a fitness class won’t be one of them. Free evening exercise classes at Huntington Park’s main plaza, the Spokane Tribal
Spring trips to Palouse Falls State Park during peak river flows in recent years often include crowds and traffic, with visitors coming from around the Northwest and beyond to check out Washington’s official state waterfall. But as summer wears on, and the water flows over the falls diminish and temperatures rise, you can often experience
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Modern day life often dictates that time and money are limited, and therefore we seek out adventure on the weekends, or in short bursts of time. In order to minimize travel time and maximize destination time, many times we board a plane (or boat, or bus, or car) and rush off to a far-away wonder.
Highway 20 Solo: A Bike Touring Adventure along Washington’s Iconic Cycling Route Read More »
This Booty has been found! Congrats to the winners and thank you to our sponsors Crazy Creek and DOMA Coffee Roasting Company! Play the OTM Backcountry Booty treasure hunt contest and you get to explore different trails around the region and possibly win gift certificates for cool outdoor gear and other prizes. Here’s how it
Backcountry Booty: Crazy Creek Chair & DOMA Coffee (Hidden 6.12.17; Found 6.15.17) Read More »
