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Rare Blue Jewels
How the Inland Northwest’s lakes are unique worldwide The deep, clear lakes scattered around the Spokane region provide fascinating evidence of the unique geologic history ...
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The Healing Waters of Central Washington’s Soap Lake
Don’t go to Soap Lake, Wash., looking for a 60-foot lava lamp. What would be, according to the Smithsonian Magazine, a 60-foot-tall behemoth of foot-thick ...
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Saving Liberty Lake
Long before Spokane received any permanent settlers, Etienne Eduard Laliberte (later Steve Liberty) homesteaded the west side of Liberty Lake in 1871. The area surrounding ...
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Backpacking Alone: The Highs and Lows Hiking 5 Days Solo in the Cascade Wilds
I nearly always backpack solo. The adventure and admiration of nature largely replaces any need for social interaction. But I often find myself wishing for ...
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Meeting the Spirit of a Race Director
When I think of race directing, I imagine someone hanging onto a cliff by their fingertips. If all goes well, they scramble up, carry on, ...
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Roswheel Offroad Seat Pack
Waaaaay back in 2018, I got it in my head that I should start bikepacking. Never mind that I had no gear for it and ...
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Valleyfest Multisport Sunday 2023: A Celebration of Sports & Community Sept. 24
Valleyfest, the much-anticipated annual festival in Spokane Valley, is back with its unique Multisport Sunday events. For outdoor sports enthusiasts, the lineup has three diverse ...
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Tips for Buying the Right RV
Thinking about upgrading your camping game? The process of trying to figure out which RV is right for you is exciting, but it can also ...
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Breaking Trail on the Continental Divide
Above the treeline and among harebell, paintbrush and columbine, my friends and I hiked a section of the Continental Divide Trail, a 3,100-mile mountainous route ...
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