Caveman Roar & Pour 5k Trail Fun Run (March 16): Run through the vineyard overlooking the Columbia River Gorge before the wine tasting event at Cave B Estate Winery in Quincy, Wash. Includes Carol’s Cabernet Loop Kid’s Run. O’Grady’s St. Paddy’s 5k Run (March 17): A timed 5k on trails surrounding the Sleeping Lady Resort […]
Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2019: Trail Running Read More »
Recreational trails in the Inland Northwest are constantly undergoing upgrades, thanks to local volunteers who tackle both new and ongoing projects in our region. Months or even years before recreationists see new trail construction, upgrades to existing trails, or even annual maintenance, dedicated representatives from local organizations are meeting with land managers. Together, they identify
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From backcountry skiing to ice fishing, from beginners and fair-weather folks to adrenaline junkies and long-time experts, our list of winter adventures near and far has something for everyone. Take a break from your usual winter mountain and forest destinations and try something new and exciting. Cat ski with Selkirk Powder Guides: Take
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With silent, moonlit nights, sparkly snow crystals, snowflakes that stick to your nose and eyelashes, nature’s beauty inspires wonder, awe, surprise, delight, nostalgia, and love. During this month’s countdown to the holidays, take time to experience both little and spectacular moments of winter magic. Here are some ideas to inspire you. Partake in the famous
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So much of the Pacific Northwest’s public lands and backcountry are located east of the Cascades. With the help of five outdoor enthusiasts, some who make their living out in the woods, we explore the diverse ways people work and play across the Inland Northwest’s vast wildlands. Their stories offer behind-the-scenes insights into the wild
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Beaver fever, iodine tablets, “Cathole” digging, bear-proof containers—these are just a few aspects of backcountry adventuring, where you can enjoy exceptional landscape beauty and natural serenity with your children. To better understand how to start planning, here are some ideas and recommendations. Begin with a “backcountry lite” experience, or seeking out enough primitive wilderness without
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When you’re not swimming or cruising in a boat, and it’s time for beach-based and flatwater, stay-dry activities, here are ways to combine physical activity and nature exploration.
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Follow these tips and try one or more of these night hike destinations around the Inland Northwest. Colville National Forest Sherman Peak Loop, south of Sherman Pass (Kettle Falls, Wash.) Columbia Mountain, north of Sherman Pass Abercrombie Mountain, northeast of Colville Hall Mountain, east of Metaline Falls Quartzite Mountain, east of Chewelah Umatilla National Forest
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Summer days waver between languid and whirlwind activities, work, and weekends. Is there ever enough time for all you want to do? Slow it down. Or maybe you need to energize your schedule this year. Make summer “epic” on your own terms by using some of these ideas to create your ideal summertime calendar.
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Want your kid to enjoy dirty hands and knees as they experience challenges and excitement in the great outdoors? Here’s our annual list of regional summer camps that provide unique opportunities for adventure and hands-on learning about nature, science, and outdoor skills – with something for every child, any age, and every family. Art of
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