On January 19, the Washington legislature finally passed a capital budget, approving funding for state park projects across the state. The legislature should have passed a capital budget last year, but failed to do so because of gridlock on a policy issue. According to the Washington Trails Association, the impacts of the legislature not passing […]
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Some people see the word crane and think migration; others think construction. Spring time brings about a lot of changes, not just seasonal changes with wildlife and nature but incremental progress for parks, conservation areas, and community paths too. The urban core of Spokane currently hosts several large cranes for major projects, including a few
I remember decades ago when I first started running and someone told me about a pre-race spaghetti dinner. I knew I’d found my sport. It appealed to my Norwegian heritage (eat, pillage, eat) and my love of all things pasta. However, we humans in general have an ability to take a good thing (coffee) and
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Few people can claim that confronting a mama black bear while mountain biking, seeing a bull moose press its nose against your window, and writing a traffic ticket are all part of a day’s work. Steve Christensen recalls wildlife encounters with nonchalance, as just a few of his many interesting experiences throughout his long
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Bicycle road racing has entered the virtual world with Strava, and MapMyRide; it is also firmly entrenched in virtual reality with the likes of Zwift, where cyclists ride, train, and compete with others from across the globe—all without leaving the cold comfort of the basement, garage, or wherever they setup their indoor trainer. Could
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What better way to sweat through a marathon than to run near clear lake water and breathe the crisp scent of pine trees? You’ll find these scenic elements and more at the Coeur d’Alene Marathon event Memorial Day weekend, where you can run or walk a 5k, half marathon, or full marathon distance. “It’s a
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Whether you are a road or trail warrior or an occasional outdoor recreationist, there’s something for everyone in this comprehensive guide to races, rides, and outdoor events around the Inland Northwest. See you at the starting line! BIKING Bike Everywhere Challenge (May 1-31): May is officially Bike Everywhere Month and the Spokane Bicycle Club (spokanebikes.org)
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Early spring, when the weather can sometimes make just about everything you enjoy doing outside impractical, is a great time of year to start thinking about spring and summer adventures to come. I often catch myself daydreaming about new recreational infrastructure too, like new trails I would love to see built near downtown Spokane that
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Avoid Biking Muddy Trails to Preserve Them As spring makes its hesitant debut in the inland Northwest, it can be tempting to push the season and go for a ride on your favorite trails: you have fond memories of autumn rides there, and things seem warm enough to make a go with a light jacket
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Spokane REI employee Tim “Tribhu” Plaza to Share Triple Crown Journey at 2018 Expo There is an elite group of long-distance hikers known as Triple Crowners. To become a designated Triple Crown hiker, you must successfully thru-hike each of the three longest trails in the United States: the Appalachian Trail (AT), the Pacific Crest Trail
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