The Kootenay region of British Columbia is packed with beautiful rail trails. A bustling set of rail lines fueled early logging and mining operations and the Canadians have done a masterful job of converting disused railways to splendid trails for outdoor recreation. Many of these trails are restricted to non-motorized traffic, but some allow for […]
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As one of the birthplaces of freeride mountain biking, the Kootenays of southeast British Columbia have accumulated decades of world-class trails on seemingly any slope that can hold them. But trail builders here continue to find new zones and touch up classic Kootenays tracks. The riding riches in the old mining-turned-mountain towns of this region—Nelson,
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A review of the new book about Spokane’s Riblet Tramway Company If you were to ask someone how they associate the name Byron Riblet with our area, the likely response would be chairlifts and Arbor Crest Winery. While the former is accurate, the latter is nowhere near the truth. The Riblet Tramway Company did design
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Located at the recently-restored Saltese Flats Wetland Area in Spokane Valley, the new Doris Morrison Learning Center (DMLC) will celebrate a grand opening event on Earth Day 2023(Saturday, April 22). Once drained for farming, Spokane County restored the Saltese Flats back into a healthy and productive wetland. As part of that restoration work, the Doris
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How a chance track encounter in Washington’s Blue Mountains changed a Ph.D. researcher’s mind Growing up in Spokane, Jeff Meldrum had a childhood fascination with bigfoot that carried on into his adult life. Over the years, however, his interest in the legendary cryptid had largely faded to that of a casual, personal fascination as he
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Festive activities in the Inland Northwest during December 2022 to help you and your family get into the holiday spirit.
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Enter to win a condo stay with three nights skiing at RED Mountain Resort, located in Rossland, B.C. — only a few hours north of Spokane.
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A weekend, fall road trip to the historic mining town of Wallace, Idaho, offers adventures for cyclists, hikers, and history buffs.
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Story of a classic Northwest sailboat, Empress of Pullman–one of the many wooden sailboats made by Fred and Don Smith in western Wash.
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Learn fascinating history by exploring small-town museums of the Inland NW, including Davenport and Colville, WA, and Wallace, ID.
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