The Spokane Audubon Society (SAS) advocates for birds and their habitats in the Inland Northwest and connects people with nature. But did you know the Spokane Audubon Society also collaborates with other groups and agencies to secure public lands? That work helps protect bird and other wildlife habitat from development. It also provides public access […]
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By Holly Weiler Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler At the end of sixth grade, all of my middle school’s fall coaches made the classroom rounds, collecting sign-ups for the fall sports that would begin in September when school resumed. The cross-country coach seemed nice, and I had already tried cross-country skiing by borrowing my
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By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Susan McBurney As the closing day of ski season at Mount Bachelor neared in May of 2024, ski friends Rebecca Hurlen Patano and Susan McBurney booked their rooms for Ski Portillo, an iconic resort in Chile. The goal: get on skis during summer and experience legendary terrain in
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Glen Tana conservation area on the Little Spokane River. Photo by Carol Corbin, courtesy of Inland Northwest Land Conservancy If you’re the kind of person who comes alive on a trail, in a kayak, or pedaling through the forest, you already know how much the outdoors gives back to us. Fresh air, wide-open views, the
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Glen Tana to add public lands and trails to Riverside State Park By Carol Corbin Cover photo courtesy of Carol Corbin Why are there so many people on my trail? Ever had that thought creep in as you’re lacing up your trail runners, clicking into your pedals, or setting off with a fly rod in
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Cover photo courtesy of Sarah Hauge By Sarah Hauge Let me start with total transparency: I am not a trail runner. I have no expertise in this area. I run dozens of miles every week, but almost every one of those miles is on pavement. That’s not to say I’ve never tried it. I’ve run
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Your ultimate Inland Northwest guide for hikes, floats, bike rides, fishing spots, history and adventure Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Long days, cool waters and mountain trails—summer in the Inland Northwest is pure magic. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or searching for serenity, you’ll find the right outdoor adventure to match your mood in this
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Cover Photo Courtesy of Climb for the Cure The Inland NW gravel scene continues to evolve, with several second-year events making a comeback this season and two new races on the calendar: Aether’s Traverse out of Sandpoint in August and a yet-to-be-named (as of late May) new gravel event happening at Spokane’s Riverside State Park
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Free outdoor-themed entertainment Cover photo courtesy of Ammi Midstokke Outdoor Culture & History Events This year marks the bicentennial of Fort Colville on the Columbia River just west of Kettle Falls, with several events planned throughout the year to mark the occasion. On June 20 the organizers have coordinated with the Colville Confederated Tribes to
By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree The ADA-accessible Spokane River Centennial Trail in Spokane County provides paved terrain and many trailhead access points with ADA-parking and restrooms that’s ideal for anyone with mobility issues or for a group of family or friends of varied fitness levels and preferred activity (e.g., walk, run
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