Leavenworth is more than Bavarian kitsch. Instead, it is one of the best places in the state for an active holiday – a prime location for road and mountain biking, day and overnight hiking, rock climbing, river rafting, eating and drinking, even a little tchotchke shopping. Located about three hours west of Spokane, Leavenworth has […]
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The idea of using a lodge as a day hiking basecamp had never really occurred to either of us before we found ourselves enjoying the hell out of a stay at the Island Lake Lodge near Fernie, B.C., with our then 4-month old son last summer. For me, the idea was foreign because I’ve always
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The Bureau of Land Management Fishtrap Recreation Area is well known to fishers, hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians – even astronomers – as a premier scablands getaway. The new Fishtrap Loop Trail is currently under construction, but it already opens up miles of new sights and experiences. This 8,000 plus acre recreation area offers two big
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Trail / conservation projects Current Trail Projects in the Inland Northwest Spokane Country Regional Trails Plan: What Is It? Here is an excerpt from the plan… Purpose of the Plan The purpose of the Spokane County Regional Trail Plan is to guide development and maintenance of a county-wide network of trails to serve the needs
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Hiking Areas You don’t have to go far to find great hiking spots in Spokane. Dishman Hills and Riverside State Park both have miles of beautiful hiking trails. Or check out the Liberty Lake Loop Trail, Mt. Spokane State Park, Rimrock Canyon, or Iller Creek. Or, if you’re looking for something at a slower pace,
Camping days stretch long for children to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy time free of schedules and technology. Camping is as transformative as it is fun. Make one of these Inland Northwest campgrounds the new happiest place on earth for your kids this summer. Sam Owen Campground Located near Hope, Idaho, this semi-rustic campground
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Cascade Relays, who also put on the Spokane to Sandpoint Relay, are launching the Centennial Beer Chase, a 50 mile, one-day, six person running relay that showcases the best of the Inland Northwest’s craft brewery scene. Organizers expect more than 500 runners to turn out this fall for a weekend of running and beer tasting.
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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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Tucked away off Waikiki Road in northwest Spokane County is one of Washington state’s many fish hatcheries, owned and operated by Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is here that more than nine million rainbow trout eggs are incubated every year, to eventually be released into lakes around the state for recreational fishing. All but
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In the past, Loulou’s Ski Shop was the local place to go for all your alpine ski equipment. Founded in 1973 by Loulou Kneubuhler, this little shop provided great service and ski equipment for Spokane and the surrounding area. Loulou’s Ski Shop had the expertise and knowledge to equip and fit every level of skier.
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