I recently stumbled upon a folder on my computer where I used to stash ambitious lists of trips I’d hoped to pull off in the coming year. One of them, a tally of adventures I optimistically believed I had a chance of accomplishing in 2011, caught my eye. Especially since in 2011 I had a […]
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For those of you who have had enough of winter, it’s time to bring on a bit of summer in the Inland NW. The Spokane Great Outdoors and Bike Expo at the Spokane Convention Center on Feb 25-26 is the annual kickoff to the warmer season of outdoor adventures, biking, and travel. Attendees also get
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Summer Adventure Guide’s annual list of adventure travel and recreation trip ideas around the Inland Northwest for epic summer fun.
47 Summer Adventure Ideas for the Inland NW Read More »
Learn about road and trail running, cycling, mountain biking, triathlons and other multi-sport events and watersports, and outdoorsy events.
Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2022 Read More »
Long-distance winter fatbike racing is grueling, but that’s why some riders say they do it. Meet Inland NW bikers who embrace the challenge.
Winter Fatbike Racing: The Pursuit of Ultra Fatness Read More »
When the pandemic shut down normal activities, “living local” became more than a quaint notion to strive for and silver linings were revealed.
Living Local & Other Silver Linings of the Covid-Era Read More »
Too much trash, toilet paper, and human waste has followed wilderness-loving masses into our public lands. We all need to follow basic Leave No Trace practices.
Are We Loving Public Lands to Death? Read More »
OTO writers share their ideas for recreation, adventure, and simply enjoying time at any lake in the Inland Northwest.
31 Ways to Explore Inland NW Lakes Read More »
Ways to take more responsibility for our impact on our destabilizing climate. Extreme heat, drought, and wildfires threaten outdoor recreation and much more.
Too Hot: 7 Ways to Do Better for Our Climate Read More »
The allure of books from the 70s and 80s that cover a range of skiing topics — from ski racing, ski maintenance, and ski technique — is the historic glimpse they offer into ski culture from another era.
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