89-year-old Galen Chamberlain turns the page on his final hike in Rich Landers’ classic “100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest” guidebook. By Chris Maccini Cover photo courtesy of Diane Delanoy It was 29 years ago that Galen Chamberlain first picked up a copy of Rich Landers’ classic guidebook, “100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest.” At […]
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Not every winter day in the Inland Northwest is a snow day. In those in-between stretches—when the valleys are bare but the mountains are white—lower-elevation trails close to town can be the perfect fit: less driving, fewer variables, and easy to fit in a hike while it’s still light out. Here are several reliable, close-to-town
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Cover photo courtesy of Rex Schultz By Jon Jonckers Across Spokane County, so many regional parks and trailheads underwent dramatic upgrades and improvements that it’s impossible to pick a favorite in 2025. Beginning last May, Liberty Lake Regional Park received an expanded and paved parking lot with 88 regular and three accessible parking spaces, new
By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Grant County’s only bike shop opened its doors in Moses Lake this summer, offering bike repairs, select sporting goods, and new and used bikes, including entry-level e-bikes. The shop is a welcome addition to the Central Washington community after the closing of Tri-State Outfitters
Work is scheduled to begin in spring 2026 on a long-anticipated trail connection linking Spokane’s Fish Lake Trail to the Centennial Trail. The project, estimated at $4.9 million, is slated for completion by fall 2026 and is designed to create a safer, more accessible network for cyclists and pedestrians. Phase 1 of the work will
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Cover photo courtesy of Lisa Laughlin How does a river city turn natural beauty into everyday well-being? In Spokane, the answer is the Centennial Trail, a paved corridor that links neighborhoods, parks and river views. The route now stretches about 63 miles. It runs roughly 40 miles in Washington, from the Idaho border through Spokane
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Cover photo courtesy of Visit Sandpoint When the heat of summer fades and cool mornings settle into the Inland Northwest, it’s prime time to make a weekend escape to beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho. Barely 90 minutes from Spokane, nestled on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille and framed by the Selkirk and Cabinet mountains, Sandpoint can
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Join guided group outings to Spokane-area natural areas where you’ll learn about and engage with local history, native plant and wildlife identification, outdoor survival, art and more. Some events are adults only and may require pre-registration. Sign up at scld.org/events Learn about Nature at Bear Lake June 7: Learn the names of the plants and
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Cover photo courtesy of Lisa Laughlin Explore this desert lake east of Spokane on a paddleboard or kayak with a self-guided tour of popular shoreline sites and hidden inlets. Launch from Blue Heron Park or Connelly Park and cruise along the lake shore keeping an eye out for birds and other wildlife. Both parks also
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Cover photo courtesy of Lisa Laughlin This stretch of the Columbia River in Lincoln County is your answer to hot summer days. Paddle a kayak from Fort Spokane to Hawk Creek, where basalt cliffs rise over secluded coves perfect for a midday swim. Cast for walleye or smallmouth bass near Seven Bays, or launch your
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