Catch Tasty and Safe Fish By Fenton Roskelley Northwest fishermen know that many lakes, streams and even the Pacific Ocean are polluted with a variety of substances that can harm them if they eat too many of the fish they catch. They also know that fish in numerous lakes taste muddy or […]
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New County Off-Leash Dog Park By Amy Silbernagel McCaffrey “We’re real excited to offer the first pilot project dog park in Spokane County,” says Doug Chase, the director of Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Department. As early as the end of June, Inland Northwest dog owners will be able to take their
Whitewater Park Plan Released
Mimicking whitewater features on a relatively tame stretch of the Spokane River will require a lot of rock-2,000 cubic yards of granite boulders 4 to 6 feet in diameter to be exact. This is one of many revelations in the conceptual design report for the Spokane whitewater park, which was completed in March by Recreation
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Summer Cycling Events
Except for a few cold snaps, the weather gods have smiled on both bicyclists and skiers this past winter, but now’s the time to step up the riding to prepare for this summer’s rides. Local and regional rides offer something for all cyclists. Gearing riding toward supported events makes spring and summer cycling all the
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Music Reviews: February 2006
Ryan Adams 29 (Lost Highway) If we pool our collective Ryan Adams purchases of 2005, we might just come up with one really fantastic album. Here’s to takin’ your time in ’06, Mr. Adams. Everybody’s waiting to hear that one album of which we all know you’re capable. In the meantime, we’ll still be buying
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Another One Bites The Dust: Why Historic Renovation is More Sustainable
Is there a connection between preserving our historic infrastructure and a sustainable lifestyle? Is it greener to build a low-energy straw bale home in the country or fix up an aging bungalow in the city? Even in the face of rising construction costs and overall inflation, our economy is continuing to build and re-build. The
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Spring Season Pass Sales Are On Here’s why now is the best time to lock in next winter on the slopes.
Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain There are still plenty of ways to make the most of what’s turning out to be a snowy spring season—March powder dumps and soft spring turns, terrain park sessions, pond skims and the laid-back community vibe that defines our regional ski hills. Even better, spring is when next year’s season passes go on sale
Chase the Spring Snow Festivals, Races and Pond Skims Across the Region
By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Sunny spring conditions and frequent March and April storms often deliver some of the best days of the season, so don’t put your gear in storage just yet. End your season in celebratory fashion with a fun spring event or two and plenty of good mountain vibes. Find details and operation schedule updates online. 49° North Mountain Resort (Chewelah, Wash.) Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard
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Learning to Race for Good
Cover photo courtesy of Kort Laughlin Racing meant a lot to my identity as a high schooler. I was on the track and cross-country teams at my rural high school, and I was never more nervous than the day of a meet. During that teenage time of figuring out who I was, being a runner was an identifier I held onto when other things in my
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