Take a weekend to “re-boot” your life on a road trip through western Montana and the towns of Hot Springs and Arlee, both on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Discover art, nature, and hot springs across glorious landscapes and different cultures and enjoy some serious, world-class soaks. Hot Springs and Arlee are accessible from Montana State […]
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With a nice mix of both fancy and rugged activities – from wine tasting and outdoor art shows to hiking and mountain biking – I’ve never been disappointed by Leavenworth. Only a 3-hour drive from Spokane, this Bavarian village-themed town in central Washington is a great choice for a family-friendly destination or a couples-getaway. As
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The morning of August 15th saw Long Lake alive with the sounds of laughing children as brightly colored kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards were being eagerly paddled out at Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club’s (SCKC) 4th annual Paddle, Splash, and Play event. The event allowed the public to try out different kinds of
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A carabiner is an imperative component in outdoor recreation. It holds climbers to the wall. It helps in river rescues. It keeps things together on long road trips. Quite frankly, coffee can do all of that too and more. Carabiner Coffee started out of a tiny apartment in the Rocky Mountains. Erik Gordon became a
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I bought my first stand up paddleboard about six years ago when the sport was really starting to take off. Knowing what I know now about stand up paddleboarding, or SUP, I spent an embarrassingly small amount of money on that first board that I hauled out of Costco. I remember thinking at the time
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Bolting straight down a mountain slope and off a cliff, my world is now spinning and a Cheshire Cat grin not-so-slowly broadens across my face. It’s time to collect wits and embrace the task at hand. Sunlight periodically reflects off the face of my Flytec 5030, giving a timing to my 360s. I steepen the
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Summer is here, school is out and bicycles seem to be everywhere. How comfortable are you or your children with riding a bike in traffic? Are you fearful of riding on the roadways? Maybe you feel ok riding on the road but aren’t all that sure that you are following the safest practices? I’m familiar
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I consider myself a pretty strong rider. But, despite their best efforts, the trio of Canadian cyclists who have volunteered to show me the highlights of road biking in the West Kootenay region of southern B.C. area are casually kicking my ass. The small alpine community of Rossland is one of the highest-elevation towns in
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Paddling a canoe on a quiet lake, especially when sunset colors splay across the western sky, is a great way to spend a summer day. “A canoe moves more smoothly and quietly than any other watercraft,” says Brook Swanson, board member of the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club. “I think it’s the most comfortable way
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Let me be your concierge for a Northeast Washington hiking weekend this summer that includes hiking Thirteen Mile Trail, an overnight car-camping stay at Swan Lake and a visit to the frontier-like town of Republic, Wash. You will make lifelong memories. Swan Lake Campground From Republic, drive Route 21 south for approximately seven miles to
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