A new way to explore Spokane is with a self-guided walking or biking tour of the “I am a Town” poetry art installations. With 13 stops to choose from, using the Google Maps route provided by the non-profit organization Spokane Arts, you can link waypoints together. Most are located in the downtown vicinity, with two […]
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In the late ‘80s, near a now-defunct riverside restaurant called Shenanigans, a niche group of locals started jumping off the bridge into the Spokane River, bruising backs and spraining necks in the process, all in the name of learning a new sport: barefoot waterskiing. They “scorpioned” when their form strayed, face planting at eye-lid-peeling speed.
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Marmots, beavers, and porcupines — three of the larger rodents in North America — have all have shape our local ecology and culture.
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Enjoyment and support of the Inland Northwest’s abundant outdoor recreation opportunities transcends party lines and politics for the most part, yet too often elected officials in places like Eastern Washington’s 5th Congressional District devote too little time to safeguarding the trails, natural resources, and active lifestyle that so many of us of all political stripes
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Ride Your Bike and Help a Child When you register to participate in the Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration on Sunday, July 29, you get more than a great bike ride with commemorative t-shirt, snacks and lunch—you get to help children in our community. All proceeds from the event benefit the Valleyfest Children’s Foundation. You’ll have
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A scenic view, grassy knoll, trailside bench, or perhaps a certain boulder or log may conjure the thought: “That would make a great spot to read.” Here are some local walking destinations and recommended books to get started on your local summer reading tour. Herbert M. Hamblen Conservation Area: This public land area west of
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Spokane/Valley Breweries like Badass Backyard Brewing, Millwood Brewing Company, and English Setter Brewing are often starting and ending points for bike rides around Spokane and the Valley. Manito Taphouse has both bike racks and a bike pump out front, and confesses to having “a soft spot for the cycling community.” You can also get 10%
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I met Hank Greer, Out There’s longtime Everyday Cyclist columnist, where it may be statistically most likely to do so: on his daily work commute on the Centennial Trail. Returning from a downtown grocery run and anxious to put the ice cream away, I caught up to him and started to pass him on the
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Whether you prefer long road tours, short family-friendly rides, or bikepacking off the grid, the Inland Northwest offers an array of beautiful, fun, and challenging bike trails worth checking out this season. Route of the Hiawatha This 15-mile trail leads through 10 tunnels and across seven trestles (some over 200 feet high). The 1.6
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“I like not driving. Bike commuting is a great way to think about things, before work or after you leave,” says Russ Lee, CEO of INB. “It’s my workout for the day.” Lee moved to Spokane from Bellingham, Wash., in June 2015, and chose to live on the north side of town because of the
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