Snowmaking and natural snowfall combine for big opening Sandpoint, ID – Schweitzer Mountain Resort will open for the season Friday, November 26th at 9am and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the holiday weekend. Top-to-bottom skiing and riding are anticipated, with the Basin Express Quad, Great Escape Quad, Musical Carpet and Musical Chairs Double expected […]
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Whereas most outdoor enthusiasts in the Spokane area know about the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, they may not know that from November to February the park is free. Normally the park requires an entrance fee, but in the cold winter months, outside of the major wildlife migration patterns, the Turnbull Refuge can be enjoyed for
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A news release from the publishers of Sandpoint Magazine and SandpointOnline.com Book reading, discussion set for Oct. 21 SPOKANE, Wash.–The REI store located at 1125 N. Monroe St. in Spokane, hosts a book reading, slide show, discussion and signing with Jane Fritz, author of the popular book “Legendary Lake Pend Oreille: Idaho’s Wilderness of Water.”
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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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Belts are tight and land is cheap. Many landowners are eager to sell. Conservation Futures, Spokane County’s environmental preservation program, is ready to buy. For the first time in five years, one of Spokane County’s most popular programs, Conservation Future,s opened its e-mail account this summer for property nominations. They’re seeking willing sellers for prime
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Proceeds benefit the 49° North Ski Patrol Mountain Bike Ride & 1st Rough Ride 4000′ Saturday October 2, 2010 Chewelah, WA 10:00 a.m. Rough Ride 11:00 a.m. Mountain Ride Join us for a fall mountain bike ride at 49° North Mountain Resort. It will be a fun filled day— with Something for everyone to enjoy!
WTA (Washington Trails Association) will be doing work and will need volunteers.
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Rich Leon sent us this notification of the passing of Wakin’ Jim Stoltz:
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That’s why I was thrilled when I saw the August 2010 issue of Outside Magazine to read that we had finally made it.
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In the pastoral landscape of Eastern Washington’s Palouse, miles are measured in wheat fields, 70-mile loops are easily accessible, and there’s no such thing as traffic. Learn about 6 popular ride routes from local cycling experts.
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