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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October is a great time of year in Spokane if you like free fruit. There are apples, pears, and plums aplenty along the roads of the region. Most of this fruit will rot on the tree, so if you like lazy country rides and don’t mind hauling a bit of a load, then you should
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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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Bicycling saved my life. More accurately, leading an active lifestyle significantly contributed to a positive outcome from a major heart problem. Thanks to my parents’ interest in the outdoors, I grew up attracted to outdoor fun. My teenage years were focused on sailing and mountaineering. As a young adult I added telemark skiing, ski mountaineering,
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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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Last month’s article about the cluster of plane crashes found in Mount Spokane State Park proved to be an interesting story to a wide range of people. Following the release of the feature article, a number of remarkable emails revealed greater details about some of the events, as well as some corrections worth noting. Steve
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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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Cyclists decide to get custom bikes for different reasons. Some people have either physical limitations or body types that just don’t fit standard production bikes. Other cyclists buy custom bikes because they cannot find a production bike that offers the set of features that they desire. But most people seem to buy a custom bike
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It’s the onset of June, and the 80 and 90 degree temperatures in Spokane. That sloper at Deep Creek actually seems greasier. By this time, visiting the same cliffs with the same folks all spring can leave one lethargic and hot, diminishing the motivation to climb. The remedy is simple. Its a summer road trip
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