February can be hard for cyclists. It’s essentially a month where we wait for March. A great way to burn some February evenings is to overhaul your bike. If you do not consider yourself to be a mechanic, don’t stop reading here. With a bit of guidance, either online or from someone who has some […]
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An Inland Nw Round Hut Travel Guide It’s February, and you’re itching to hit the road for an outdoor adventure. But sometimes in the colder, drearier months, the thought of packing up all of your gear—tent, rain fly, shovel, sleeping bag and pad, cook stove, propane, food, utensils, firewood, etc.—hauling it through deep snow, and
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From the folks at the Lands Council. “I hope you can join us at this interesting event that the Lands Council is co-sponsoring this Friday. There will be a movie and live music, free admission but they will ask for a small donation. These are activists from British Columbia.” The Skeena Watershed Group will talk
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Position Title: Education and Outreach Coordinator (1 Position) Project Sponsor: City of Spokane – Urban Forestry Division This position is in partnership with the Northwest Service Academy (NWSA), an AmeriCorps program of ESD112. NWSA’s mission is to preserve and restore the natural environment, and to develop community leaders through service and community partnerships. Project Location:
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It’s that time of year again. The holidays are here and it’s time to think about how you’re going to convince your favorite bike commuters that they’re loved. And of course, there’s no better way to do this than by buying them stuff! Here’s a list of ideas. LOCAL BIKE SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATE: This is
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Announcing SLIP‘s 4th and final event in the 2010 Green Business Networking Luncheon Series ! Event Date: Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM Energy efficiency and resource conservation are top of mind these days for commercial property owners and tenants alike. Come hear how Unico Properties does it, and share ideas with
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Many cyclists do not attempt riding through the Spokane winter. If you conjure up thoughts of winters’ past where we had six-foot snowdrifts and ice storms shutting down our city, then it’s easy to accept the idea that our cycling season is only nine months long. But think through the actual day-by-day weather conditions of
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Congratulations are in order for our hometown boys THE GLOBES on really and truly (and now officially) being signed to Seattle’s BARSUK RECORDS! Woooo! I spent some time in the intern department at Barsuk a few years back and they are some of the greatest people Seattle has to offer and wonderful, wonderful things are
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BLOOMSDAY ROAD RUNNERS CLUB HOSTS 15TH ANNUAL SPOKANE MARATHON SPOKANE, WA (October 6, 2010) – The Bloomsday Road Runners Club (BRRC) will be hosting the 15th annual Spokane Marathon this Sunday, October 10, 2010, beginning at 8am. Other events include a marathon relay, also beginning at 8am; a half-marathon at 8:45am; and for the first
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Central Oregon’s hip/artsy/outdoorsy vibe is best conveyed by the town of Sisters (3,180’ elev.)—a friendly destination to pursue a wide array of outdoor recreation. It’s the third point of a triangle that includes the larger cities of Bend, to the southeast, and Redmond, to the east. Bordering the 1.6 million acre Deschutes National Forest, the
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