April showers have brought May flowers, and now it’s time to get our legs on for another great season in the Inland Northwest. All the local bike shops have their weekly rides up and running for the season. Whatever your inclination—road, mountain, gravel, or basket bike— you’ll find a group ride to fit your schedule […]
Keep Rolling All Spring Long with these Local Biking Events Read More »
Enjoy these events hosted by Spokane Bicycle Club for the upcoming Bike to Work Week, May 13-17. Events are open to everyone. Helmets required. Pancake Breakfast in Riverfront Park: Monday, May 13, 7-9 a.m. at skate-ribbon plaza. Free blueberry pancakes and Roast House coffee. Spokane Bicycle Club General Meeting: Monday,May 13, 6:30 p.m. at Mountain
Bike to Work Week Events Read More »
The Windermere Marathon and Half Marathon, set to run on Sunday, May 19, is the second race in the spring series of local Negative Split races. If you haven’t heard what the Negative Split race company has been up to lately, check out their plans for 2019. The Windermere is the next great race on
Run Windermere on May 19 Read More »
Our 4th annual Inland Northwest Family Outdoors Guide provides families of all experience levels with event and activity ideas to maximize your outdoor fun and adventure. If you’re looking for a unique summer camp and recommendations for regional hiking and biking trails and other adventure ideas, our trusted guide is your go-to resource. And once
10 Family Spring & Summertime Adventures in Washington and North Idaho Read More »
Get outside more this spring and summer with these upcoming family events, activities, and recreational venues located throughout the Inland Northwest. Some are close to home and others are worthy of a road-trip. Washington State Parks Free Admission Days (select dates, April-Sept):No Discover Pass required on April 20 (Spring Day), April 22 (Earth Day), June
Outdoor Events for Kids & Families Read More »
Gran Fondo Ephrata (March 17): Ride 50 or 80 miles along primitive back roads in central Washington, with 2,700’+ elevation gain. Hilly Nilly Gravel Series (March 17, April 28, May 5, June 9): Organized by Trek Bicycle Store in Coeur d’Alene and Vertical Earth, this free, no-support, 20-40+ mile ride series takes place on hilly
Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2019: Mountain Biking Read More »
Lilac Century (April 28): Now taking place in April, rather than late May, this 26th annual event gives all its proceeds to local charities supported by the Spokane Aurora Northwest Rotary Club. Ride options include: Century (100 miles), Metric Century (66 miles), 50-Mile Ride, 25-Mile Ride, and 15-Mile Ride and Family Ride. All routes start/finish
Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2019: Cycling Read More »
5 Days | Ages 9-14 This camp goes in depth into critical survival skills and cool scenarios that are both challenging and fun. Participants work on their own and in teams to problem solve and master the basics of shelter, fire, tool use and knife safety, traps, rope and knots, plant uses, animal tracking, primitive
Advanced Youth Wilderness Survival Camp Read More »
1 Day | Ages 13+ Dutch oven cooking is a family fun activity adding a delicious taste to your backyard BBQs, family picnics or camping at the lake. You will learn proper oven seasoning techniques, coal preparation, arrangement and temperature, how to handle your hot oven, prepping for your meals and where to buy your
Dutch Oven Cooking Introduction Read More »
Recreational trails in the Inland Northwest are constantly undergoing upgrades, thanks to local volunteers who tackle both new and ongoing projects in our region. Months or even years before recreationists see new trail construction, upgrades to existing trails, or even annual maintenance, dedicated representatives from local organizations are meeting with land managers. Together, they identify
State of Inland Northwest Hiking Trails Read More »
