On average, July is the warmest month in Spokane. So what if I told you that you could go on a hike where you were guaranteed to experience 39 degrees Fahrenheit, even on the hottest July day? When the local daytime highs drain your energy for hiking and you long for the chance to don […]
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With 13 weeks from June through August, it’s time to create your summer bucket list. These one-day adventures will help you explore our region’s recreational bounty. They don’t require extensive gear or technical skills and will provide great story-telling memories. 1. Hike, Mountain Bike, and Pick Huckleberries at Mt. Spokane State Park: Encompassing nearly 14,000
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“It was just a mess. Everything that could have gone wrong went wrong.” That’s how Dustin Semb with Eastern Washington University’s EPIC Adventures outdoor program describes one of his most memorable experiences whitewater kayaking. Semb had driven up to Canada for the weekend to meet up with friend and long-time Spokane area kayaker Steve Bailey
No sooner do I lean my bike against the fence than Matt Larsen glances down and says, “Your tires are on backwards.” Sure enough, when I mounted my tires, I overlooked the arrow pointing out the intended rotational direction. Leave it to a wheel builder to spot that right away. We joked about how all
Hand-Built Wheels Put Cyclists in the Right Direction Read More »
Riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from New Mexico to Canada The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route offers up to 200,000 feet of elevation gain over a distance of 2,745 miles. It roughly follows the Continental Divide, crossing it back and forth about 30 times, from Banff, Alberta, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. When
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Rapid Media’s Reel Paddling Film Festival showcases the world’s best paddling films to audiences in Canada, the United States and around the world. The festival inspires more people to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push physical and emotional extremes, embrace the lifestyle and appreciate the heritage of the wild places we paddle. Doors for the
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“Pronunciation question: Does ‘Iller’ Creek rhyme with ‘miller’ or ‘miler’?” That’s the unassuming question I posted on Facebook last fall, and it was the moment I learned where my active outdoor friends and my grammar geek friends overlap – and sharply disagree. Confession: Until adulthood, I thought “awry” was pronounced “AW-ree.” I thought “frigate” was
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What might the recovery of grizzly bears mean for those of us who live, work, and play in the wild landscapes of the Northeast Washington and North Idaho? Biologist, photographer and author David Moskowitz will share photos and stories from his work and travels across landscapes where grizzly bears roam at a free presentation on
Living with Grizzly Bears Presentation (March 20) Read More »
Velofix is a new mobile, full-service bike shop that’s equipped with all the tools and technical expertise to service all kinds of bikes including road bikes, mountain bikes, commuters, tandems and even kids bikes. This service eliminates driving your bike to the shop, leaving it there for a few days and having to return once
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Sunshine, snowy slopes, retro parties and tons of fun for everyone – it’s how Fernie rounds out the winter. Less than 5 hours from Spokane in the eastern corner of beautiful British Columbia, spring is the perfect time to head north to discover small mountain charm and big mountain adventure in the Canadian Rockies. There’s
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