Whether it’s building a tiny home or repurposing a used van, thinking outside the norm is enabling Inland Northwesterners to live the lives they want and have the adventures they crave. Several of them share their stories of how adventure rigs and scaled-back living situations have changed their lives for the better. Maddie Seipp—2003 Volkswagen […]
Adventure Homes on Wheels: Tiny Homes, Custom Vans, and More Read More »
We garden out of a love for heritage. My husband and I are archeologists. He grew up with Polish parents, going to a Polish church in upstate New York, weeding a Polish-American garden, and picking mulberries. I grew up in rural New England, learning about farming from my French-Canadian mother and my Scottish-descent father—not to
Illinois Ave Urban Farm Stand: A Cultural History Read More »
Washington, D.C.—The Great American Rail Trail is a proposed 3,700-mile route that would stretch through 12 states, from Washington to Maryland, passing close to Spokane and through the Idaho Panhandle. The Washington segment plans to use the existing Cascades to Palouse State Park Trail, formerly known as the John Wayne Pioneer Trail and Iron Horse
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This Booty has been FOUND! Congrats Lisa! Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes Hydration Package One of Northwest’s longest paved biking trails will have you pedaling past lakes, along a wild river, through friendly small towns and wetlands and woods teaming with birds and other wildlife–all without the crowds you might expect. If you haven’t ridden
Backcountry Booty: (Hidden 6.7.19; Found 6.9.19) Read More »
Memorial Day weekend is the ceremonial start to camping, and it’s not too late to book a trip at any of the hundreds of campgrounds throughout the Northwest. If you’re new to camping, how should you decide where to go? One of my favorite aspects of camping is that the actual campground serves as an
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Full of Bavarian charm, beer, and brats, Leavenworth is a dream. Nestled in the Cascade Mountains of Central Washington in the Wenatchee River Valley, many people are drawn to its breweries, festivals, and shopping. Nutcracker museums and Reindeer Farms aside, Leavenworth is a mecca for outdoor recreation, especially for climbers. With over fifty granite crags
Leavenworth Climbing: Off the Beaten Path Read More »
Spokane and Coeur d’Alene Meghan Henry, triathlete and winner of this year’s second leg of the Tour de Dungeness. Bike of choice: Giant TCR Advanced Pro Background: Henry competed in Ironman races for eight years. 2019 is her second year road racing where, at the time of this writing, she is four points shy of
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May 2: TulipFest & Outdoor Music Concerts at Cliff House at Arbor Crest Wine Cellars. Spring Release, May 10-12. May 10-12: Spokane’s Cork District Spring Release Weekend. May 11-12: “A Taste of WA paired with Chris Daniel,” Spring Release event at Chris Daniel Winery (Quincy). May 17-19: Wild Goose Bill Days at Whitestone Winery Tasting
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In spite of our shorter growing season, the Inland Northwest boasts a myriad of abundant markets that connect people to local food and farmers. These markets are a wonderful place to discover new and staple foods, support the local economy, build community sustainability, and learn how to use local foods in creative ways.
Aperitif: Find Fresh Foods at Inland Northwest Farmers Markets Read More »
This presentation highlights the unique and creative ways cities in Denmark have made cycling safer and more enjoyable for their citizens. In support of Spokane’s Bike Everywhereweek, i-SUSTAIN, an organization that researches and shares best practices in sustainable development, is bringing Troels Andersen, bicycle program manager from the city of Odense, Denmark,to speak in Spokane.
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