Explore The Kettle River Range of NE Washington
Guide for exploring the Kettle River Range: day and backpack hike destinations, trails for mountain biking and running, and trip planning.
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The Dirty Dash comes to Spokane
Have you ever said to yourself, “Marathons are too easy, and Triathlons are for sissies?” We haven’t either, those races are really hard. Think about it: the first person to run a marathon actually died. HE DIED! And he probably didn’t even have fun along the way! Well let us introduce you to the new
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Backcountry Film Festival Comes to Spokane
Thursday, Feb. 24: Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival at 7 p.m., Gonzaga University’s Jepson Center, Wolfe Auditorium. Come experience the thrill of human-powered winter pursuits. Presented by Gonzaga Outdoors, in conjunction with Spokane Mountaineers, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and Idaho Conservation League. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 or $3 with Gonzaga
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SPOKANE RUNNERS TO COMPETE IN FOOT LOCKER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Three Spokane runners—Andrew Gardner of Mead High School and Kendra and Nathan Weitz, both of Shadle—are headed to San Diego this weekend to compete in the prestigious Foot Locker National Cross Country Championships, to be held Saturday at Balboa Park. The runners qualified for the national championship by finishing in the top ten at the
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Winter Running In Spokane
I grew up near Seattle, where the merest dusting of snow provoked round-the-clock weather coverage and an endless freeway backlog. As a kid I watched winter weather reports with anticipation. An inch of snow could delay the start of school; two inches almost guaranteed a full-fledged closure—a day I’d spend in mittens, hat and snowsuit—even
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It’s River Clean-Up Time
From the folks at Friends of the Falls: The 8th Annual Spokane River Clean-Up will take place Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This longstanding tradition of clean-up includes the Spokane River Gorge starting at High Bridge Park and the University District. The event comes together each year through the coordination efforts of Friends
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Spokane Recieves Bronze Bike Friendly City Rating
Spokane has been awarded Bike Friendly City Bronze status by the American League of Bicyclists.
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It’s time to get back on the river
Don’t miss your 2010 opportunities to raft or paddle all or part of the Spokane River. Due to low snow pack, we’re off to a quick start.
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Weigh in on the River Plan
The Washington Department of Ecology recntly released its newest effort at a dissolved oxygen remediation plan for the Spokane River. Read more about it from the Center for Justice here. The public comment period on the plan runs through October 14th. A public meeting to discuss the new draft is this Thursday at Spokane Community
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River Clean-Up Call for Volunteers
The 7th Annual Spokane River Clean-Up is coming this September 26. They’re looking for volunteers. Below is a call for volunteers, outlining the ways you can help. Last year, 800 volunteers collected eight tons of debris from along the banks of the Spokane River, and recycled two tons of it. In addition to our longstanding
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