When I saw the 2003 film “Off the Map” that explores the life of an eccentric family that lives an extremely remote, back-to-the-land existence far away from the clamor of urban American, I couldn’t help but think of northeast Washington’s Ferry County. Butted up against the Canadian border, Ferry County is a vast and sparsely-populated […]
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Race and Play at Silveroxx Sept 21-23 This 3-day Mountain Bike festival is an awesome event for savvy bikers and spectators alike. If you’re interested in riding, you can register here, but there will be several free and family-friendly events to join, including a ride for the kids. Events will include a night ride, ladies’
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Combine cycling with the delights of outdoor and indoor art for some late summer and early fall destination-focused recreation. Create your own personalized art tour using some of these ideas for your route planning. Marmot Art Space (1202 Summit Parkway): Located in Adams Alley across from Craftsman Cellars, in Kendall Yards, this family-friendly gallery hosts
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September 9: SpokeFest—includes a family-friendly, 9-mile biking route. September 15: Global Kidical Massive—3-mile family bike ride along the Centennial Trail, starting at Kendall Yards; 1-3 p.m. Meet at Spark Central. September 21-23: Valleyfest (Spokane Valley)—Family bike ride, kids’ Fishing at the Falls, “The Incredibles” outdoor movie, and TotFest. September 30: National Public Lands Day—free admission
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Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a geologist’s dream, and an ideal location to explore during the fall and spring months. The variety of lava formations in one place seems unmatched anywhere else in the world. There are lava tubes that you can hike through, like Indian Tunnel, where you can see
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Inline skating—sometimes incorrectly generalized as Rollerblading, which is actually a brand of skates—had its heyday in the late 80s and early 90s, but it died out like bright blue eye shadow and teased hair. What’s curious about the sport—like the recent resurrection of choker necklaces and high-waist jeans—is that it may be the new cool
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While Schweitzer Mountain Resort is primarily known as a winter playground, the mountain also offers plenty of summer recreation. Ski trails transform into opportunities for downhill mountain biking, cross-country biking, or hiking with a view. “Searching out those elusive huckleberries while taking in the views of Lake Pend Oreille is a perfect way to pass
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The 4th annual Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival, set for Saturday, July 7, at Spokane’s Camp Sekani Park and Boulder Beach on the Spokane River, has grown into one of the region’s most popular outdoor recreation events. While the festival is one of the biggest bike demo events in the Northwest, there are plenty of things
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When it comes to mountain bike parks, more is more. Unlike their ski-season counterparts, where the vagaries of winter weather guarantee the mountain is never the same two days in a row, mountain bike park operators have to build in the variety—quite literally. “Our summer season pass holders have typically used their pass about double
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Summer days waver between languid and whirlwind activities, work, and weekends. Is there ever enough time for all you want to do? Slow it down. Or maybe you need to energize your schedule this year. Make summer “epic” on your own terms by using some of these ideas to create your ideal summertime calendar.
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