Tomorrow is Transportation Advocacy Day in Olympia — a great day to get up to speed on bike/ped related legislature and write to your state rep. Tons of Washingtonians are heading to Olympia to learn about the issues, meet with legislators and network with other advocates. Two hearings are scheduled for tomorrow on biking-related bills. […]
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There’s an entire ecosystem inside the Saranac Gallery right now. An ecosystem. Woah. It’s not a strange trip we’re on; it’s an exhibit called “Chicken Sh@#: Exploring Urban Ecosystems.” From artist Rimas K. Simaitis’s website: “Chicken Sh@# will feature the day-to-day lives of four chickens, decomposing piles of garbage, and a self-contained bionic hydroponic growing system
5. TRANSFER OF BIG ROCK CLIMBING AREA TO THE DISHMAN HILLS NATURAL ASSOCIATION. In a year that a had several significant conservation wins this transaction stands out because it was completely private—no public money involved—and because the biggest benefit from the acquisition goes to local rock climbers, who have accessed Big Rock/Rocks of Sharon for
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5. TRANSFER OF BIG ROCK CLIMBING AREA TO THE DISHMAN HILLS NATURAL ASSOCIATION. In a year that a had several significant conservation wins this transaction stands out because it was completely private—no public money involved—and because the biggest benefit from the acquisition goes to local rock climbers, who have accessed Big Rock/Rocks of Sharon for
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Outdoor folks can seem somewhat nutty at times. They talk a lot about gear, GPS waypoints, and the wild things they’ve done or seen in the woods. They wear a lot of fleece clothing, carry around a 32-ounce BPA-free water bottle, and always seem ready for a hike. They adore organic food, recycling, bike racks,
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Nature Exploring In Eastern Washington And North Idaho Rich Leon Adventure Trail Publishing, 2009, 68 pages With my initial scan of the Table of Contents of Nature Exploring I knew this book would bring back memories. From Boy Scout camping trips in the environs of the Little Pend Orielle Wildlife Refuge to hikes in the
I would rather be writing about the upcoming ski season or waxing on about how fun it can be to run in December. But the Inland Northwest experienced four car and pedestrian incidents in a single weekend at the end of November. The only thing worse than having four pedestrians collisions—one fatal and another one
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The Spokane Jingle Bell Walk/Run is Saturday morning at Riverfront Park. The 5K is a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation. Participant are encourageed to dress up, so dig up that Santa costume and/or tie some bells to your shoes — all the cool kids are doing it. Day-of registration begins at 7:30 am and the
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Spokane Public Works posted a nifty explanation of what, exactly, sharrows are and how to use them. I’ve posted it below. You’ll start seeing new markings on streets across town called sharrows. What are sharrows, you say? Sharrows are pavement markings installed within travel lanes designed to alert motorists that they are sharing the street
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Look out for new bike racks at these locations: Twist Yoga Studio x 1 Merlin’s Games and Books x 1 Rings and Things x 1 Spokane Athletic Club x 1 Runners Soul x 1 Leland’s on Wall x 1 Concept Home x 1 America West Bank Bldg x 1 Spokane Regional Business Center (GSI) x
