Sailing toward something better By Chris Maccini Cover photo by Action Sports Media and courtesy of Dogsmile Adventure On any given day this summer, you’re likely to find Jon Totten sailing the waters of Lake Pend Oreille aboard one of the boats owned by the nonprofit he started in 2021, Dogsmile Adventures. On board, you’ll […]
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Exploring the landslides at Sherman Creek Wildlife Area on Lake Roosevelt By James P. Johnson Cover photo courtesy of James P. Johnson I’m always looking for new areas to day-hike within driving distance of Spokane. The Sherman Creek Wildlife Area just west of Kettle Falls is a place I’d heard of but never hiked until
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Glen Tana to add public lands and trails to Riverside State Park By Carol Corbin Cover photo courtesy of Carol Corbin Why are there so many people on my trail? Ever had that thought creep in as you’re lacing up your trail runners, clicking into your pedals, or setting off with a fly rod in
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How federal layoffs and budget cuts are reshaping wildfire season on public lands Cover photo courtesy of Washington DNR By Bri Loveall Think of a big fire. Pull it up in your mind. I can picture the Carlton Complex fire of 2014 in the Methow Valley, when the sun was a constant circle of fiery
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How scenic hikes can help protect young eyes Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree By Amy McCaffree Nothing against carrots, but spending two hours outside every day is a better way to protect children’s eyesight. With screentime at record highs, the rate of children in the U.S. developing myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness,
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Mt. Spokane’s 2025 Kids’ Day Camps Cover photo courtesy of Mt Spokane This summer, Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park invites young adventurers to trade ski boots for hiking shoes and bike helmets. The 2025 camps emphasize outdoor fun, skill-building and environmental learning all at Spokane’s namesake mountain playground. What sets Mt. Spokane’s day camps
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Tucked into Washington’s northern edge, just miles from the Canadian border, Oroville offers the kind of under-the-radar escape that’s becoming harder to find. Whether you’re pitching a tent lakeside, cruising scenic trails, or digging through the racks at the region’s largest thrift store, Oroville invites you to slow down, look around and dive into an
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Cover photo courtesy of The Greater Spokane Parks Challenge The 4th annual Greater Spokane Parks Challenge runs throughout this summer, offering fun, themed challenges and prizes just for exploring our parks, trails and pools. Sign up to take the parks challenge with the easy-to-use online platform and you’ll be helping to support local parks thanks
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By Wil Wheaton Hiking season is in full swing, which means it’s time for a pair or two of new hiking socks. There are many options to choose from, but few that take crafting quality socks for hikers as seriously as Farm to Feet. For starters, the North Carolina-based company sources both its merino wool
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Your ultimate Inland Northwest guide for hikes, floats, bike rides, fishing spots, history and adventure Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Long days, cool waters and mountain trails—summer in the Inland Northwest is pure magic. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or searching for serenity, you’ll find the right outdoor adventure to match your mood in this
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