This July, run wild in Missoula with a 5k, half marathon, or full marathon race during the Missoula Marathon weekend. Currently ranked by runners as the top marathon in the nation in the Bib Rave 100, Missoula stands out from the pack with its supportive outdoors community. “We pride ourselves in paying attention to […]
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Windermere Marathon set to run Sunday, May 20th, in Spokane Looking for a spring Marathon? Looking to keep it local? Look no further than the Windermere half or full Marathon, a race along the Centennial Trail and Spokane River that offers some stellar views. “This is truly a great race for all runners, from the
The Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival returns to Camp Sekani Park and Boulder Beach on the Spokane River for the fourth annual celebration of the region’s incredible outdoor recreation opportunities. The event has grown into one of the largest bike demos in the Northwest, where riders can try out the latest mountain bikes and other bikes
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“Start Strong, Finish Stronger” with an upbeat 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon through Spokane On April 8th, 2018, the Negative Split race series will start in Spokane’s Kendall Yards area. This race series is a great way to jump start your race season. Local and out of town runners alike will experience some of Spokane’s
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Stories of a SUP Descent of the Spokane River at the 2018 Expo Join Jed Conklin and Allison Roskelley at the Spokane Great Outdoors and Bike Expo on Saturday, February 24th, as they share the highs and lows of their first descent of the Spokane River via Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP). In mid-August of 2017,
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Maybe you noticed the name change we snuck into this latest issue. It’s certainly not huge, but we figured we’d better explain. Two years ago Out There Monthly combined a couple of issues (Oct/Nov and Jan/Feb), meaning for the past 24 months, we have really been Out There “almost monthly.” And there’s the fact that
Start the new year off right by participating in one of these First Day hikes. January 1st will be a State Parks free day, so get out there! First Day Hike at Riverside State Park Name of hike: Bowl and Pitcher loop Time of event: 9:30 a.m. Where to meet: Bowl and Pitcher day use parking lot (Bowl
Our annual gift guide leans heavily towards things and experiences you can buy here locally from a real person at a real shop. We include gift ideas for the gear geeks that are inevitably on your list, as well as a wide range of cool and unique items for the less outdoorsy people you’ll no
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When competing with iPhones and apps, nature may seem “boring”—but it doesn’t have to be that way. “If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, then let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it,” states David Sobel in his 1996 book “Beyond Ecophobia: Reclaiming the Heart
Warm weather and longer days make summer a favorite time to run for most people, but I love fall running. Fall colors bring out the best of mother nature in my opinion. I love fall because the days still heat up, but the cool, crisp mornings and changing colors are beautiful. Running on trails in
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