I admit that in my rambles up and down our river I get a little dreamy – about salmon. In my defence, it’s not hard to day dream about these great fish considering our river was home to them since before the last Ice age. These ocean going critters and their cousins the steelhead […]
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When I pulled my Reflekt sunglasses out of the box, a little card fell out while I was tearing it open like a maniac. Normally, company propaganda like that would be destined for a one-way trip to the recycling bin, but three little words on the front of the card caught my attention before my
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When is it a good idea to walk home 4-miles from a birthday party in the rain? When your walk takes you along a wild section of Spokane River singletrack and you’re wearing a cooler full of cold refreshments on your back. The IceMule Pro looks like a dry bag, but the thick, insulating walls
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Did the floods roil over it? Or did a forklift just plop it in place? Has it always been there? Or, as one Spokane West Central neighborhood teenager, returning to visit his favorite haunt, exclaimed, “Where did THAT come from?” You can see the “Council Circle” from the first sharp curve on the swooping bike
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“It was just a mess. Everything that could have gone wrong went wrong.” That’s how Dustin Semb with Eastern Washington University’s EPIC Adventures outdoor program describes one of his most memorable experiences whitewater kayaking. Semb had driven up to Canada for the weekend to meet up with friend and long-time Spokane area kayaker Steve Bailey
Trail / conservation projects Current Trail Projects in the Inland Northwest Spokane Country Regional Trails Plan: What Is It? Here is an excerpt from the plan… Purpose of the Plan The purpose of the Spokane County Regional Trail Plan is to guide development and maintenance of a county-wide network of trails to serve the needs
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Outdoor Groups Spokane Bicycle Club This is a recreational club offering multiple scheduled group rides each week, March – November. Their rides are designed to accommodate all skill levels. This is a membership organization that costs $15 individual $20 family. Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance This is a non-profit for people who love to bike that costs $35/year
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Hiking Areas You don’t have to go far to find great hiking spots in Spokane. Dishman Hills and Riverside State Park both have miles of beautiful hiking trails. Or check out the Liberty Lake Loop Trail, Mt. Spokane State Park, Rimrock Canyon, or Iller Creek. Or, if you’re looking for something at a slower pace,
About The Inland Northwest Trails and Conservation Coalition is devoted to conservation and trail corridors. Managed by volunteers, they welcome you to share their enthusiasm for this area. Take advantage of their links, contacts, trails and conservation area information and consider volunteering information and insights about your favorite places. They welcome your participation and interest in their meetings.
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The Inland Northwest offers a ton of running races each year: trail runs, glow-in-the dark runs, obstacle courses and plenty of old-fashioned road races. If you’re ready to race but not sure where to start, look for a race that allows you to focus on putting one foot in front of the other and keeps
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