5 Family Hikes for Lakeside Fun Near Spokane
Water can be the perfect motivation to get kids hiking. Here are 5 destinations to or along lakes in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
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Hiking Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area
Located about an hour west of Spokane, the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area is an uncrowded central Washington hiking spot. This rural meander provides open views, subtle plateaus, native grasses, and a series of seeps that lead to larger lakes spotting the region. You can count on open skies, fresh air, and a refreshing sense of
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Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2019: Road Running
With over 100 events this spring, summer, and fall, our 3rd annual guide for road and trail running, cycling, mountain biking, triathlons, and other outdoorsy events has something for everyone—no matter your age or ability, or whether you’re a weekend warrior or hard-core competitor. Find an event right for you or your family, register, and
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State of Inland Northwest Hiking Trails
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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Feeding Your Dog During and After a Hike
Dakota Eckenroth knows that owners love to let dogs off-leash, and she also knows how challenging it is to maintain the connection with their pets with all the additional stimuli in an outdoor environment. “It’s a humbling experience to lose to a tree or bush,” she says. That’s why she and the rest of the
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Spring Has Sprung: 17 Spring Skiing Events
Don’t start longing for the end of winter just yet. 20 percent of your best skiing and riding happens in this unruly month, and local resorts are gearing up with all kind of shenanigans to celebrate that perfect time of year when the sun starts to warm us AND we get to have fun on
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Adaptive Recreation Opportunities for Kids, Teens, & Adults in the Inland Northwest
Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) through Spokane Parks Department offers Nordic and downhill programs plus abundant year-round activities! Contact Alice Busch [email protected] or (509) 625-6245 PASS Adaptive Soccer. Contact [email protected] or (509) 862-8065. Gonzaga Exceptional Bulldogs Hockey. Contact [email protected]. Bambino Buddy Ball Baseball. Contact [email protected] or (509) 251-2588. More programs are available. Contact the Arc of
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Spokane and North Idaho Ski Resort Terrain Park Guide
Terrain parks have evolved since the early 90’s. They are now at nearly every resort, and some communities even set them up in local parks come winter. The four Ski the Northwest Rockies association resorts here in the Inland Northwest have beginner parks to hone your skills on lower elements before hucking yourself off of
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Fido Pro
Protective and Rescue Gear for Backcountry Dogs As the saying goes, “necessity is the mother of invention.” For Paul Hoskinson, Fido Pro’s founder, this phrase rings particularly true after a backcountry skiing accident involving his beloved German Shorthaired Pointer in 2017. Her leg was badly injured after colliding with his sharp ski edge and as
25 Winter Adventures
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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