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Spokane River Centennial Trail Reopens after Asphalt Project

The easternmost 14 miles of the Spokane River Centennial Trail reopened in early June 2024 after the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission resurfaced it with a new layer of asphalt.The project was completed weeks ahead of schedule. The newly resurfaced area extends west from the Washington/Idaho border to the Donkey Islands Trailhead in Millwood. The new […]

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Woman cycling on the Spokane Centennial Trail with view of downtown Spokane in the background.

Spokane, Wash.—Centennial Trail Pedestrian and Cyclist Data

Data and numbers drive the majority of our public-land decisions these days. Near the end of 2015, the Washington State Department of Transportation installed an EcoCounter on the freshly paved section of the Centennial Trail in Kendall Yards to measure the user-type and popularity of the trail. For many reasons, this ‘newer’ section has received

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The Best Winter Hikes Near Spokane and Coeur d’Alene

Not every winter day in the Inland Northwest is a snow day. In those in-between stretches—when the valleys are bare but the mountains are white—lower-elevation trails close to town can be the perfect fit: less driving, fewer variables, and easy to fit in a hike while it’s still light out. Here are several reliable, close-to-town

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Inland Northwest Winter Trails Guide: Best Places to Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski

Winter in the Inland Northwest has a way of pulling people outside. A fresh foot of snow transforms familiar hills into something softer and quieter, and suddenly the idea of gliding or stomping through the woods feels like a fun thing to do. Whether you’re a seasoned Nordic skier or someone who just likes wandering

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Spokane County Parks See Major 2025 Upgrades with New Trailheads and Accessibility Improvements

Cover photo courtesy of Rex Schultz By Jon Jonckers Across Spokane County, so many regional parks and trailheads underwent dramatic upgrades and improvements that it’s impossible to pick a favorite in 2025. Beginning last May, Liberty Lake Regional Park received an expanded and paved parking lot with 88 regular and three accessible parking spaces, new

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Fish Lake Trail to Centennial Trail Connection Set for 2026 

Work is scheduled to begin in spring 2026 on a long-anticipated trail connection linking Spokane’s Fish Lake Trail to the Centennial Trail. The project, estimated at $4.9 million, is slated for completion by fall 2026 and is designed to create a safer, more accessible network for cyclists and pedestrians.  Phase 1 of the work will

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