Exploring the great outdoors has never been more accessible. Located a short drive north from Spokane and nestled in the heart of the spectacular Pend Oreille River Valley is Kalispel RV Resort. Open year-round, this hidden gem is the perfect fit for all seasons. Whether you are off to snowshoe in the Selkirks or paddle […]
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May 12–14: Northwest Cup, Dry Hill Bike Park, Port Angeles, Wash. May 20–21: Cascadia Dirt Cup, Post Canyon, Hood River, Ore. June 10–11: Cascadia Dirt Cup, Tiger Mountain, Issaquah, Wash. June 16–18: North American Enduro Cup, Silver Mountain, Kellogg, Idaho June 23–25: Northwest Cup, Tamarack Bike Park, Donnelly, Idaho June 30–July 2: Northwest Cup, Whitefish
The first time I showed up to the 24-hour mountain bike race in Riverside State Park, I was riddled with anxiety. “Three laps? That’s 45 miles. How the hell am I going to survive 45 miles?!!” At the time, “exercise” was a dirty word to me. The fitness I did gain during the year was
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The broken river permit system is in need of a long-overdue fix, but there’s no mechanic on the way. Many Baby Boomers can recall cartoon villain Snidely Whiplash snarling the words, “Curses, foiled again!” whenever he was thwarted by Dudley Do-Right of the Mounties. The tales of Whiplash and Do-Right were part of The Adventures
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By James P. Johnson I recently read that walking with a purpose has health benefits that exceed just going for a walk. Wondering how this could be, I found out when you walk purposefully—that is, you have a reason to reach a destination—you’re more likely to walk at a faster pace and for a longer
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My work schedule went to hell a few years ago, so mid-week shop rides have become a thing of the past for me, but no longer. While my work schedule has really only transferred me from one department of hell to another this spring, I will no longer find myself stuck in Yakima without a
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May is bike everywhere month, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in the Inland Northwest this year. Coeur d’Alene Events and Rides Coeur d’Alene has a great line-up of events and rides for Lake City cyclists. Find the full schedule with event and ride details here: Cdaid.org/852/departments/parks/trails-main/bike-to-work-week. Spokane Events and Rides Spokane’s festivities
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Readers of the January-February edition of Out There were treated to a look back at Spokane’s bicycle racing heyday, courtesy of the “Everyday Cyclist” column and longtime Spokane cyclist Patrick Bulger, host of the Packfiller podcast. While Spokane’s road racing scene is not what it once was, there is plenty to be optimistic about despite
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Could this be the summer when your kid is ready for sleepaway camp? With the surge of interest in overnight programs, don’t delay registering. Last summer, many Inland Northwest camp sessions quickly filled. My kids say camp is their favorite thing about summer. If you’re not quite sure about joining the club of camp-parents, here
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When a rare sunny day arrives in early spring, many a hiker pines to be outdoors; however, trails can still be snow-covered or muddy. If the mountains are your sacred spot, you’re still many weeks away from snow-free hiking. The solution? Do an outing to the Columbia Basin in Central Washington. Snow is gone
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