Cover photo courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources By Crystal Atamian Trails near Camp Caro look very different lately since Spokane County Parks has been thinning the forest (smaller trees less than 8 inches in diameter). The goal is to clear out the underbrush and prune lower limbs to create a more open environment […]
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HOURLY PRESENTATIONS ON OUTDOORSY TOPICS ALL WEEKEND LONG! The Spokane Great Outdoor Expo is the perfect opportunity to beat the cold and midwinter blues and get inspired for the summer season! This event is family friendly, chock full of fun activities for kids and adults alike, and an expo ticket includes entrance to the Spokane
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Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall Every year, come late February, the Spokane Great Outdoors Expo brings together outdoor clubs and non-profits, outdoor adventure retailers, travel destinations, and activities for adults and families at the Spokane Convention Center. This year’s two-day event set for Feb. 22-23 will showcase everything from RVs and overlanding and biking
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Free outdoor-themed entertainment Film Festivals Fundraisers Stewardship, Conservation, & Volunteer Opportunities
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By Amanda Parrish Cover photo courtesy Jasmine Vilar In the heart of Spokane, a quiet revolution is unfolding, one that challenges the notion of who “belongs” in nature. For many black and brown kids, the outdoors can feel like an unwelcoming place, especially for immigrant and refugee children who already struggle with stigma and a
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Hiking through history on a basalt canyon trail in Central Washington Cover photo courtesy James P. Johnson By James P. Johnson Douglas Creek Canyon is 23 square miles of BLM land in an isolated area between Coulee City and Wenatchee. I’d heard of it, but never visited until this year. There are few amenities, but
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The Inland Tree Conference, a two-day deep dive into all things trees, is Spokane’s leading annual event for arboriculture professionals and tree enthusiasts. Happeing at CenterPlace Regional Event Center, this gathering of tree experts, professionals, and fans offers an incredible opportunity for anyone to learn and network. The conference creates a unique gathering space where
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Guest Opinion by Phil Larkin Cover photo courtesy Phil Larkin Unproductive. Marginal Value. Underperforming Asset. These are words used by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to describe the Thorpe property, or Westwood Natural Area. This scenic 190 acres of state land in Latah Valley is home to unique plants, geologic features, and
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Glen Tana conservation area on the Little Spokane River. Photo by Lorenzo Menendez courtesy of Inland Northwest Land Conservancy At the end of September, Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC) announced a $4M capital campaign to complete the protection of the Glen Tana area, an 1,100 acre piece of land with two miles of river in
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The Backcountry Film Festival is an annual celebration of human-powered, backcountry-inspired stories rooted in wild snowscapes, stewardship and stoke. This year’s showing in Spokane, hosted by the Spokane Mountaineers at the Garland Theater, marks the festival’s 20th anniversary. Mark your calendar for Friday, Dec. 6. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a lights-on happy hour
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