Which passes you’ll need and what activities you can do on different lands For anyone who has ever been a bit confused by the breakdown of various land managers, which recreation pass is required where, and what activities are generally allowed, this guide will serve as a handy reference and starting point to explore your […]
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There are dozens of outdoor recreation, wildlife, and land conservation organizations and public lands agencies that protect, enhance, and help manage Inland Northwest public lands. They work to protect and maintain trails and other recreation destinations, wildlife, and natural resources. Find one or more that strike a chord with you and support them and our
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The importance of local indigenous place names Land acknowledgements have been de rigueur the last few years, with many organizations and events acknowledging that they are on the traditional lands of the indigenous nations that had historically inhabited that land. The Native Governance Center suggests that one way to build upon a land acknowledgment is
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The Great Canadian Beer Fest On Tour, presented by the BC Ale Trail and Cranbrook Tourism, is coming to Cranbrook, BC, only a 3+ hour drive from Spokane, on Saturday, September 23 2023. You’ll get to taste Canadian craft beer from coast to coast in the base camp of the Kootenay Rockies. The Great Canadian Beer
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Above the treeline and among harebell, paintbrush and columbine, my friends and I hiked a section of the Continental Divide Trail, a 3,100-mile mountainous route tracing the Continental Divide from Mexico to Canada. Ours was a working vacation. Last summer, we volunteered with the Wild Montana trail crew to mitigate trail washouts and damaging shortcuts,
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The Inland Northwest is home to hundreds of lakes within an hour’s drive in any direction. When the temperatures start to rise, it’s time to get out on the lake! Pick something in the list below you might enjoy, then find the corresponding number for details on which lakes make the best fit for your
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A Tour of Southeast British Columbia’s Wild Lakes, Backcountry, and Mountain Towns Planning time away from daily life’s demands and executing a great road trip can be stressful and a lot of work. But a truly excellent trip can quickly and completely obliterate anxious feelings from unfinished work you inevitably leave behind. This past May,
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If you’re looking for something unique, come explore the Nelson and Kootenay Lake region in British Columbia, Canada, using the new self-guided touring app: the Kootenay Lake Road Trip App. Learn about the region from forests to First Nations, and attractions to amenities, all with a good sense of humor and local knowledge. Use the
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In 2022, America’s national parks had over 213 million visitors. Closer to home, Glacier National Park had over 2.9 million visitors. That popularity has led to a reservation system for bringing cars into the park. Given that popularity, how might we enjoy what national parks afford without finding ourselves cheek by jowl with fellow travelers?
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The Kootenay region of British Columbia is packed with beautiful rail trails. A bustling set of rail lines fueled early logging and mining operations and the Canadians have done a masterful job of converting disused railways to splendid trails for outdoor recreation. Many of these trails are restricted to non-motorized traffic, but some allow for
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