Some people see the word crane and think migration; others think construction. Spring time brings about a lot of changes, not just seasonal changes with wildlife and nature but incremental progress for parks, conservation areas, and community paths too. The urban core of Spokane currently hosts several large cranes for major projects, including a few […]
Anyone familiar with the Bloomsday route should also be familiar with the NEW Bloomsday Blend coffee from Roast House. The Bloomsday route is known for its smooth flow, attracts a broad range of people, and is richly connected with the community – just like the Bloomsday Blend coffee. “For many of us, the Lilac Bloomsday
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With 13 weeks from June through August, it’s time to create your summer bucket list. These one-day adventures will help you explore our region’s recreational bounty. They don’t require extensive gear or technical skills and will provide great story-telling memories. 1. Hike, Mountain Bike, and Pick Huckleberries at Mt. Spokane State Park: Encompassing nearly 14,000
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Carl Combs 8km Master’s Championships at Brea, CA, first 50+; also first 50+ at Bend, OR National XC Championships. Best Local Run Running on incredible trails with kids and coaches at NW Montana Running Camp (previously named Flathead Lake Distance Running Camp). Favorite Local Race So many great ones! Bloomsday is the easy answer, given
“Bloomsday is really just a gateway drug for the marathon,” says Michelle Miller. At a recent gathering of the Flying Irish running club, runners Michelle and Steve Miller referenced the many reasons people choose to run a marathon. Year after year, the same popular answers resurface, including fitness, bragging rights, weight loss, the challenge or
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Formerly the Spokane River Canoe Classic, this community paddling event has been reborn as the Spokane River Classic. Pick your watercraft and get ready to paddle the serene waters above downtown Spokane with your friends and family August 23. The Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club has partnered with the Spokane River Forum and others to
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For all of its 37 years, a special group of men and women has held Spokane’s 7.46 mile Lilac Bloomsday Run sacred. Since 1996, a Bloomsday tradition has been to honor these perennials—now 99 people strong—who have completed every race since its inception. Without fail, despite significant personal hardships and challenges, and because of their
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Contact: Don Kardong, Race Director—(509) 838-1579 BLOOMSDAY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Check-In, T-Shirt Distribution, Lost & Found Spokane, WA—With less than two weeks until the 36th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, organizers are eagerly seeking volunteers to help with Check-In, T-shirt distribution, and the Lost & Found area on race weekend. “The success of Bloomsday is
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This just in…. > MONDAY DEADLINE FOR /FIT FOR BLOOMSDAY/ SIGN-UP > Schools Have Until January 23rd to Enter > > January 20, 2012—Elementary schools in Eastern Washington and North > Idaho have until Monday to sign up for the /Fit for Bloomsday…Fit for > Life/ youth fitness program. After the entry deadline, over 60
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Schools Have Until January 24th to Enter Spokane, WA—Elementary schools from Eastern Washington and North Idaho have until Monday to sign up for the Fit for Bloomsday…Fit for Life youth fitness program. Before the entry deadline of Monday, January 24th, over 60 schools are expected to sign up, with nearly 6,000 kids participating in the
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