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Pend Oreille Road Trip: Native American Culture, Hiking and History
Come summer, the mountains of the Inland Northwest offer a surfeit of high-elevation locations to escape the heat. But the forested foothills and meandering Pend ...
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The West Kootenays on Two Wheels
I consider myself a pretty strong rider. But, despite their best efforts, the trio of Canadian cyclists who have volunteered to show me the highlights ...
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You Don’t Have to Be a “Racer” to Rally for Silver Mountain’s Downhill Race Series
The riding and racing at Silver Mountain might not be what you expect. The image of large, bulky downhill bikes with riders covered head-to-toe in ...
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The Beautiful Simplicity of Lake Canoeing
Paddling a canoe on a quiet lake, especially when sunset colors splay across the western sky, is a great way to spend a summer day. ...
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Hike of the Month: Heart Lake Loop (Bitterroot Mountains, Idaho/Montana Stateline)
To give this route justice, devote at least a weekend to exploration and hike, at minimum, the complete loop around Heart Lake. This route includes ...
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Northeast Washington Hiking/Camping Road Trip
Let me be your concierge for a Northeast Washington hiking weekend this summer that includes hiking Thirteen Mile Trail, an overnight car-camping stay at Swan ...
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Get Out on Your Bike for Some Gran Fondo Fun
With summer on your doorstep, it’s time to get out on your bike and explore some scenic, bike friendly roads in our area. While you ...
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Paddle the Little Spokane River (shuttle included)
Floating the Little Spokane River is a close-to-home classic that may leave you a little disoriented mid-way through the trip, wondering what wild corner of ...
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River Tubing: Ultimate Summer Fun on the Spokane and Wenatchee Rivers
Rivers beckon when the dry heat of summer begins to drain your energy. Tubing a river is the quintessential relaxing activity – simply sit back ...
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