Friends of the Bluff presents third-annual Bluff Talks Five storytellers each have 10 minutes or less to connect us to High Drive Bluff Park Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 6:30-9 pm Montvale Event Center (1017 W 1st Ave, Spokane) On Nov. 20, from 6:30-9 pm, at Montvale Event Center, Friends of the Bluff will present the […]
Not everyone grows up in a ski family. Or even loves snow. We get that, but “winters can be hard if you don’t have something to do outside,” says Spokane mom Courtney Yarber. The ski world can feel daunting for newbies—requiring lots of time, gear, mountain travel, lessons, and logistical planning to get the whole
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Finch Arboretum, Spokane—The Spokane County Master Composters/Recyclers are once again hosting the semi-annual Compost Fair at the Finch Arboretum on Saturday, Oct. 26. The fair is being held as part of the Fall Leaf Festival and starts at 11 a.m. Attendees must arrive by 1:30 p.m. to complete all of the activities by the 2
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Four of the best destinations around Spokane for hiking and enjoying nature’s colorful transition to autumn, from family-friendly to more challenging routes.
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What to expect during a 3-day bikepacking adventure along the Columbia Plateau Trail from Pasco to Spokane, Wash.
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When I moved to Wenatchee Valley from Eugene, Ore. in 1989, I recall being floored by the lack of trails in a place with such astounding beauty and recreational potential. Along the Columbia River, which flows between the cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee, the first few miles of what would become the 18-mile Apple
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For uncrowded recreation, open skies, and wide vistas, central Washington is the place to go. At the heart of the region, the city of Moses Lake will provide all the play you could ask for on a summer or fall weekend. You’ll be able to hike for hours in the larger Columbia Basin Wildlife Area,
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Spectacular landscapes and stunning sunsets. Huge, majestic lakes resembling small seas. Uncrowded, rocky-sand beaches. Massive national forests with alpine lake gems. This is what sets Inland Northwest lake country apart from our coastal counterparts, with destinations for all types of water-loving adventurers. Our 4thannual lake guide can help you decide where to go and what
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Today’s Spokane Trolley Trail seems rather disconnected; going from one out-of-the way road to another, it’s a nice but somewhat confusing stretch of urban solitude. The flat, wooded trail—used now by runners, mountain bikers, and equestrians for recreation—is a relic from the electric trolley heyday of Spokane. It spans what was once the Washington Power/Medical
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This booty has been FOUND! Congrats Verna! Ready to play Out There Venture’ Backcountry Booty treasure hunt contest? Read on for info on our latest contest sponsor and contest rules and details. Then get out there and find the booty! Mica Moon Adventure Package Located just outside the town of Liberty Lake, Washington, Mica Moon
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