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Leavenworth, Wash.—Excavator Marooned in the Enchantments

Aging dams deep in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness sparked a crisis that is continuing to unfold. Last year, officials from the Icicle and Peshastin Irrigation ...
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Getting Ready for Spring Bike Rides

Two things can derail an early season bike ride: an unkempt bike and the wrong clothes. If you can, have your local bike shop tune ...
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Woman cycling on the Spokane Centennial Trail with view of downtown Spokane in the background.

On The Road Again: Inland NW Early-Season Cycling Routes

Whether your winter has been spent on the snow or a stationary trainer, in a yoga studio or gym, maybe even on the couch, the ...
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Photo of two girls fat biking on snow.

Washington D.C.—Senate Passes Public Lands Package

Thanks to Senators Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington state, and Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, the Natural Resources Management Act has passed the ...
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Tundra Swan Festival on Saturday, March 16

When you think of eastern Washington, your first thoughts may not include elegant swans. Pend Oreille County, located in the northeast corner of the state ...
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Tri-Cities, Wash.—Friends of Badger Mountain Receive $300,000 Gift

In January, Scott Sax, president of Washington Closure Hanford, presented a check for $300,761 to the Friends of Badger Mountain. The funds are earmarked to ...
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Kid pond skimming at Schweitzer_photo courtesy Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

Kid-friendly March Events in Spokane and North Idaho

Wild Skills Junior Ski Patrol with SheJumps! at Schweitzer Mountain Resort, March 3. Girls ages 8-17 (intermediate to expert skiers/snowboarders) can learn mountain safety and ...
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Portrait of family with Geocache find.

10 Spring Break Staycations in the Inland Northwest

Staying home this spring break? Keep kids physically active with local outdoor adventures—some can even be educational. Here are 10 ideas, either free or low-cost, ...
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Close up view of the property boundary sign on a tree and the Grande Ronde River in the background.

Hike of the Month: Chief Joseph State Wildlife Area in Southeast Washington

By March the 4-O Ranch unit of the Chief Joseph State Wildlife Area is easing into spring mode. Green grass is returning to the open ...
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