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Wisdom Earned: The Significant Story of Climber and Conservationist Chris Kopczynski

If wisdom is earned from elevation gained, miles walked, or risks taken, Chris Kopczynski is the new 21st century Aristotle. As an athlete, adventurer and explorer, Chris has few equals. He wrestled varsity for four years at WSU; completed early first ascents of peaks and routes on mountains throughout the world; rode his ten speed […]

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Swimmers cool off in the Spokane River below Sandifur Bridge. Photo: Shallan Knowles

Is it Safe to Swim in the Spokane River?

Get Out There / By Amy McCaffree

On hot summer days, hundreds of people float, raft, and swim in the Spokane River. Yet the question still lingers. Just how safe is it to swim in Spokane’s beautiful but once heavily polluted river? “The more that people play on the river, the more they’re likely to protect it and think about what they’re

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Downtown Fernie, British Columbia. Photo courtesy of Tourism Fernie

Fernie, BC – Adventure in the Canadian Rockies is Closer Than You Think

Destinations, Travel / By Derrick Knowles

Fernie became my new favorite word for several weeks this summer. I really couldn’t stop talking about it, to the eventual annoyance of my wife who had to endure the brunt of my endless ranting and raving. I had always thought Fernie was too far away, but the real barrier was the fact that I

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Hiker and her best friend taking a break at Ten Lakes Scenic Area. Photo: Aaron Theisen

15 Backcountry Lake Hikes Worth the Walk

Get Out There, Hiking / By Aaron Theisen

Backcountry alpine lakes are the summer equivalent of a hidden powder stash: highly coveted, accessible for only a short part of the year, and all the more special for the human-powered effort required to find them. To outsiders, the Inland Northwest is not known for its alpine lakes; the Central and North Cascades to the

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Leavenworth paddleboarding. Photo: Icicle TV

Ultimate Summer Adventure Guide: Hiking, SUPing, Mtn. Biking, Rail Trails, Ziplines, Nature Tours & More Summer Fun!

Adventure Sports, Get Out There / By Derrick Knowles

There’s no shortage of options when it comes to planning out a summer full of adventure here in the Inland Northwest. With recommendations for families, casual adventurers, and those in search of more hardcore challenges to push their limits, there’s a trip and a place in here for anyone who loves the outdoors. Visit someplace

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There are only ten weeks between the summer solstice and Labor Day this year – what is your kid’s bucket list of fun?

Summer Adventure Camps For Kids

Columns, Outdoor Family / By Amy McCaffree

There are only ten weeks between the summer solstice and Labor Day this year – what is your kid’s bucket list of fun? Here are some ideas. Scholarships and special discounts are available for many of these camps, so be sure to ask. Spokane Parks & Recreation Outdoor recreation-based experiences, especially those in a wilderness

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In Loving Memory of OTM friend Brian McNelis. Photo: Shallan Knowles

Hike of the Month: Mineral Ridge Loop

Columns, Hike of the Month / By Holly Weiler

This relatively easy loop hike is just over 3 miles in length and offers spectacular views of Lake Coeur d’Alene from vantage points high atop Mineral Ridge. The well-marked trail climbs through a mixed forest, including old-growth ponderosa pines bearing scars of past forest fires, gradually gaining the ridge through a series of switchbacks. Bear

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Best Fall Hikes

Get Out There, Hiking / By Out There Venture

By: Bradley Beck, Robin Hartikainen, Derrick Knowles and Erika Prins Autumn in the Inland Northwest is prime hiking time. The summer heat has passed, there are fewer people out on the trails, and the combination of fall colors, crisp air, and birds and other wildlife preparing for winter can make for an exhilarating hiking experience.

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Rossland, BC Cycling Adventures

Destinations, Travel / By Out There Venture

Is Rossland a quaint ski town with some of the best cycling available? Or, is it a serious road and mountain biking destination that just happens to host the snow-covered steeps of Red Mountain? Rossland is all of this and a fun town with plenty of pubs, restaurants, B&B’s, and arts and cultural events to

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Red Mountain Trails Park

News / By Out There Venture

This former mining area in Birmingham A L is now a trails park. This is a rope bridge leading to a treehouse. They did a great job on this park.

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