Friends of the Bluff presents third-annual Bluff Talks Five storytellers each have 10 minutes or less to connect us to High Drive Bluff Park Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 6:30-9 pm Montvale Event Center (1017 W 1st Ave, Spokane) On Nov. 20, from 6:30-9 pm, at Montvale Event Center, Friends of the Bluff will present the […]
Today’s Wandermere Golf Course, located in the Little Spokane River Valley north of Spokane, is perhaps best known for, well, golf. The property has an interesting history, however, thanks to the Ross family of Spokane, who dreamed of creating a year-round recreational playground. In the 1930s, they decided the place wouldn’t be complete without a
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I had never been to Rock Creek without my Missoula-based brother-in-law, and—aside from the Spokane River near my house—I had never fished alone. However, with any activity or place that regularly cycles through your daydream escapisms, at some point, you decide to just go. Listening to the rolling hum of the creek while being swallowed
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Learn why gravel bikes are becoming more popular as the multi-tool that replaces half the outmoded bikes gathering dust in your garage.
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In a recent online survey conducted by Spokane County Parks as part of their park plan update process, results indicate there is overwhelming support for the Conservation Futures program, with 94% of respondents agreeing that Spokane County should continue to pursue land and open space preservation. The survey also revealed the public’s interest in improved
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Allison Roskelley reflects on her relationship with climber Jess Roskelley, who died in a climbing accident April 2019. Jess Fenton Roskelley, my husband and life partner for the past six years, passed away in a climbing accident on April 16 in Alberta, Canada. As the memories continue to flood my brain and push me to
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Spectacular landscapes and stunning sunsets. Huge, majestic lakes resembling small seas. Uncrowded, rocky-sand beaches. Massive national forests with alpine lake gems. This is what sets Inland Northwest lake country apart from our coastal counterparts, with destinations for all types of water-loving adventurers. Our 4thannual lake guide can help you decide where to go and what
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Two Summer Events in Spokane Valley Celebrate Cycling and Summer Recreation Bike, Paddle, or Run with one of these events in the beautiful Spokane Valley! The July Cycle Celebration offers 10-, 25-, and 50-mile bike rides, while the September ValleyFest Multi-Sport Day has a 5k, 10k, Duathlon, Triathlon, and Family Bike Ride of multiple distances.
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New to trail running? Consider yourself a pro? Either way this 5k run at Camp Sekani Park is for you. Sponsored by Black Diamond and Altra Running, this race kicks off Day 2 of the Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival, earning you a festival ticket to go explore all that Spokatopia has to offer when you’re
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Rejuvenate your June-through-August routine and take advantage of some of the best outdoor opportunities the Northwest has to offer.
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