DISCOVER THE SWEET SPOT BETWEEN SUN & SNOW By Melissa Thompstone Cover photo courtesy of Ashley Voykin As the snow melts and the trails dry, most mountain town destinations prepare for “shoulder season.” But what does that really mean? Dictionary.com defines it as “the period between a destination’s peak (high) season and off-peak (low) season, when demand […]
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Helping kids build resilience and learn to love the ski hill By Bri Loveall Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall Before teaching my kids to ski, I received a lot of really helpful advice: private lessons, ski school, hula hoops instead of ski harnesses, and even recruiting a grandparent. Last fall, we finally committed and
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Winter in the Inland Northwest has a way of pulling people outside. A fresh foot of snow transforms familiar hills into something softer and quieter, and suddenly the idea of gliding or stomping through the woods feels like a fun thing to do. Whether you’re a seasoned Nordic skier or someone who just likes wandering
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By Crystal Atamian Cover photo courtesy of Lara Gricar My 900-square-foot garden has been generating fruit, vegetables and an insane amount of weeds for 15 years. When it comes to preserving that bounty, I like to get creative. Especially in the fall. My favorite companion on this adventure has been a book: Not Your Mama’s
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Get a fall ride in on the Route of the Hiawatha before it closes for the 2025 season Sept. 21 // Photo courtesy of Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area Idaho’s Silver Valley is a fall adventure hub, where crisp mountain air and golden leaves set the stage for everything from biking iconic rail trails
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Mt. Spokane’s 2025 Kids’ Day Camps Cover photo courtesy of Mt Spokane This summer, Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park invites young adventurers to trade ski boots for hiking shoes and bike helmets. The 2025 camps emphasize outdoor fun, skill-building and environmental learning all at Spokane’s namesake mountain playground. What sets Mt. Spokane’s day camps
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Your ultimate Inland Northwest guide for hikes, floats, bike rides, fishing spots, history and adventure Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Long days, cool waters and mountain trails—summer in the Inland Northwest is pure magic. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or searching for serenity, you’ll find the right outdoor adventure to match your mood in this
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Mountain biking and hiking in B.C.’s Arrow Slocan Valley Cover photo courtesy of Arrow Slocan Tourism Tucked into the B.C.’s wild West Kootenays, the Arrow Slocan region is a dreamscape of mountains, lakes, rivers and trails. For Spokane-area outdoors lovers searching for off-radar adventure, the four-hour drive delivers epic mountain biking, spectacular hikes, hot springs
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Photos courtesy of the Dishman Hills Conservancy One of the most incredible things about living in the Spokane area is the diversity of public lands, trails and wildlife habitat around the city that have been preserved for the future. One of the largest and closest of those urban wild areas—the Dishman Hills—offers miles of trails
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By Bradley Bleck Cover photo courtesy of Hannah Otto If ever there was an athlete’s journey to follow, consider Hannah Otto, whose roots in the Inland Northwest go back to her great-grandparents. The professional mountain biker has an impressive palmarès, including stints with USA Cycling, collegiate championships, winning the 2023 Leadville Trail 100, and finishing
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