March 2026

Chase the Spring Snow Festivals, Races and Pond Skims Across the Region

Leave a Comment / Events, Get Out There, Skiing/Snowboarding / By Amy McCaffree

By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Sunny spring conditions and frequent March and April storms often deliver some of the best days of the season, so don’t put your gear in storage just yet. End your season in celebratory fashion with a fun spring event or two and plenty of good mountain vibes. Find details and operation schedule updates online. 49° North Mountain Resort (Chewelah, Wash.) Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard […]

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Free Boater Education Classes Offered

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Spokane County boaters and anyone planning time on the water can meet Washington’s mandatory safety education requirement through free Washington State boater education classes offered by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit. These in-person sessions cover state-approved boating safety, navigation rules and responsible vessel operation before the busy summer season begins. Under Washington law,

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Honoring a Mountain Legacy at 49 Degrees North

Leave a Comment / Events, Get Out There, Skiing/Snowboarding / By Briana Loveall

Cover photo courtesy of David Zalewski For the second year in a row, 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort is partnering with three local elementary schools to offer fourth- and fifth-grade students the chance to learn to ski or snowboard. The program, Corey’s Run FIRST TRACKS Ski Academy, was established by David Zalewski, father to Corey, who passed away after being

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World Water Day Celebration at Saltese Flats Wetlands

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Cover photo courtesy of Doris Morrison Learning Center The Spokane River runs through the heart of our region, fed in large part by the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, a 365-square-mile, unconfined aquifer with an estimated 10 trillion gallons of water flowing through it. While the Spokane area is fortunate to have abundant water resources, challenges remain. Lower-than-average summer

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Learning to Race for Good

Leave a Comment / Columns, Editorial, Get Out There / By Lisa Laughlin

Cover photo courtesy of Kort Laughlin Racing meant a lot to my identity as a high schooler. I was on the track and cross-country teams at my rural high school, and I was never more nervous than the day of a meet. During that teenage time of figuring out who I was, being a runner was an identifier I held onto when other things in my

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Big Horn Show 2026 Brings Outdoor Skills and Family Fun

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Photos courtesy of the Big Horn Show The 2026 Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show returns March 19-22 to the Spokane Fair & Expo Center with a choose-your-own-adventure mix of gear, how-to learning and kid-friendly attractions for anglers, hunters and anyone who prioritizes time outside. Now in its 64th year, the volunteer-powered show is produced by

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