Cover photo courtesy of Visit Bellingham Looking for a weekend adventure hub that’s easy to reach and packed with outdoor options? Bellingham and Whatcom County offer some of the best mountain biking, hiking, paddling and road biking in the Northwest. Ride Galbraith Mountain’s 65+ miles of well-built singletrack, or head to Lake Whatcom’s Chanterelle Trail […]
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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 J Bartholomew Photography If you’ve ever wondered about Dry Fly Distilling’s logo, a hand-tied fishing fly, it’s because the idea for a regional grain-to-glass distillery was born on the banks of the Gallatin River in Montana when founder Don Poffenroth was fishing with a friend. There’s nothing dry about the result,
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Cover photo courtesy of Aaron Theisin The hiking and backpacking possibilities in the mountains surrounding Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort would take years to fully explore, but here are a few favorites trails to get you started. For more options and detailed hike descriptions and maps, pick up a copy of the “West Kootenay Hiking” guidebook
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Photos courtesy of Visit Sandpoint Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho’s largest and deepest lake, serves as a stunning natural centerpiece for the Sandpoint area, with summer offering up an abundance of opportunities to explore its waters, trails, and shorelines. Whether you’re paddling quiet backwaters, cruising beneath mountain ridgelines, or hiking to panoramic lake vistas, there’s no
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Mountain biking and hiking in B.C.’s Arrow Slocan Valley Cover photo courtesy of Arrow Slocan Tourism Tucked into the B.C.’s wild West Kootenays, the Arrow Slocan region is a dreamscape of mountains, lakes, rivers and trails. For Spokane-area outdoors lovers searching for off-radar adventure, the four-hour drive delivers epic mountain biking, spectacular hikes, hot springs
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One of the things that sets Slidewaters apart from any water park you’ve ever been to is the gorgeous, crystal-blue Lake Chelan views. Of course, once you and your family start exploring the 12-acre water park’s 12 water slides and other water features, you’ll be having too much fun to gawk at those lake and
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Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall When you pick up a guidebook, you’re probably on a mission for information (starting point, elevation gain, toilets). Secondary concerns might include the views, wildlife, and plants along the way. I, for one, do not expect a guidebook to also be beautiful and interjected with science and history. This
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Tee Off Around Kootenay Lake Cover photo by Kari Medig Courtesy of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism Looking to take your golf game to new heights this summer? Nestled between the water and the edge of the mountains, you’ll find five courses in the Nelson and Kootenay Lake region that make this the ultimate golfer’s getaway.
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By Alana Livingston Cover photo courtesy of Alana Livingston Start your day with a jar of overnight oats—a quick, grab-and-go breakfast or snack packed with flavor and balanced macros to fuel your outside adventures. Easy to prep, endlessly customizable, and satisfying, this trail-ready staple keeps you energized for whatever the day brings. Ingredients: 1/3 cup
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