Once you get into a new sport like mountain biking, you naturally start browsing around for some of the best of what’s out there. You begin dreaming of these amazing trails you see in magazines and videos. In 2003, I was a young rider who had just bought my first serious mountain bike, and I […]
New Trails and Old Classics in Nelson, B.C. Read More »
Summer days draw outdoor enthusiasts to the Priest Lake area in droves, but not everyone is content to merely linger by the lake. The nearby trail systems attract hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders who access the backcountry on a network of trails leading from the shoreline to the surrounding mountain tops. Winter storms and
Hike, Bike, Run, or Ride Priest Lake Trails? Thank a Horse! Read More »
If you hike or ride a bike or horse on the many miles of trails in the Inland Northwest, then you are the perfect candidate for a Washington Trails Association volunteer trail project. Trail building and maintenance is fun and rewarding, and most volunteers leave with a new appreciation for the effort that goes into
Washington Trails Association: From Hiking Journal to Trail Heroes Read More »
Finding that perfect section of singletrack becomes more a challenge as spring tapers off and summer begins to bake the soil, releasing all the moisture that keeps our tires stuck to the earth. Luckily the trails at Mount Spokane State Park maintain the dark and loamy soil that we love so much. While mountain bikers
New Mountain Bike Trails in the Works for Mount Spokane Read More »
There’s no shortage of options when it comes to planning out a summer full of adventure here in the Inland Northwest. With recommendations for families, casual adventurers, and those in search of more hardcore challenges to push their limits, there’s a trip and a place in here for anyone who loves the outdoors. Visit someplace
Winding through stands of giant ponderosa pines while pebbles and mud scatter in your wake. Gliding over slick rocks as your bike responds to each element of the trail. Bombing aggressively through canyons as you navigate smooth, narrow singletrack. Sound familiar? Yes folks, it’s that time of year again; time when we emerge from our
SPRING FEVER: Tune Up Your Spring Ride: New Trails, Training Tips, and Events Read More »
On June 11, 2013, a police officer was on the phone getting an earful why his force had better get out to Palisades Park on the double and attend to mischief, when suddenly the line went dead. The officer assumed it was a bad connection. It took time for him to realize that it wasn’t the line
A Life Well Lived: Happy Trails, Robbi Castleberry! Read More »
This former mining area in Birmingham A L is now a trails park. This is a rope bridge leading to a treehouse. They did a great job on this park.
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Behind me is a mine shaft. This former mining area has now been transformed into a really cool suburban park complete with hiking trails, mt bike trails and and ADA compliant pay-as-go zip line.
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Every year we gather together to share information about what is happening in outdoor recreation in our “near nature near perfect” Spokane. It is just to hard to attend all of the meetings for all of the wonderful outdoor organizations that help support recreation in Spokane so we bring everyone together for a quick report.
State of the Trails 2011 Read More »
