Cover photo courtesy of Nick Thomas Drumheller Springs is a 12-acre park with historic tribal significance near Ash Street, just north of downtown Spokane. While the park has undergone recent restorative efforts from the Upper Columbia United Tribes, it now faces a dense, adjacent development project. Directly across the street (50 feet) from the park […]
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Cover photo courtesy of Tourism Fernie Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Fernie, British Columbia, beckons travellers and outdoor enthusiasts with its stunning landscapes, fresh mountain air, and an array of activities that make every summer an unforgettable experience. Just a winding 250-mile drive northeast of Spokane, Wash., this gem of a town
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Cover photo courtesy Phil Godley EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Bikepacking is a method of recreation that entails riding your bicycle loaded with all of your camp gear across potentially wild terrain to get to and from a predetermined campsite. “The Packfiller Podcast” host and creator Pat Bulger went on his first bikepacking trip last summer, and he
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By Justin Skay One summer day soon, you or me’ll be grinding up Beacon or Iller Creek, or maybe slipping up the pea gravel on Five Minute Hill or Trail 140, moondust pooling in streaks of sweat from overwrought body parts raw with the sandpaper sting of third-degree chafe. Over the dusty rasp of labored
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How And Where To Geek Out On Our Night-Time Skies An evening spent stargazing can be the perfect activity during the mild late spring months. Local opportunities range from a short night hike before returning home to spending a night under the stars within developed campgrounds, to backpacking to a remote mountain location. I love
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Oregon’s Grande Ronde River is an ideal entry-level multi-day raft trip. Cover photo courtesy Paul Delaney By Paul Delaney Making that first dip of an oar or paddle to experience the right river for a multi-day excursion can be a daunting task. There are many in the Pacific Northwest from which to choose, including the
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Start Training for a Road or Trail Running Event From paved 5ks to trail marathons, these races and running or walking events offer something for all ability levels, whether you’re just getting into running or are a seasoned ultra-racer. Lace up your shoes and get in on the fun race-vibe energy of one of these
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If you are looking for a quick surfing or water slide splashing getaway with a stunning mountain and lake backdrop right here in the Inland Northwest, plan a couple-day trip to Chelan, Washington’s Slidewaters Water Park and Lakeside Surf. Slidewaters features water slides for all ages and thrill-seeker levels, a lazy river, fun water features,
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Oroville locals refer to their small town of around 2,000 just south of the Canadian Border in north central Washington as the “gold at the end of the road,” a nod to its location at the end of US Hwy 97 and its gold mining history. Situated at the top of Okanogan County surrounded by
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How the magic of the trails healed me By Brad Thiessen The Mountain Magic Trail Run, a race with 5, 10, and 25k options on the Mt. Spokane Nordic ski trails, is now in its 7th year and set for June 30, 2024. Here’s the challenging, sometimes harrowing story of how it was born, and
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