OTM: What inspired you to create and start publishing OTM back in 2004? JS: Outdoor activity was clearly on the rise and didn’t seem to be getting the attention it deserved. Oh, and I needed a job. OTM: Were you surprised that Spokane finally made it into Outside magazine’s top 10 outdoor town list? JS: […]
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Floating the Spokane River during the hottest days of summer has long been a favored pastime for generations of locals—blow up the big, fat tubes, load up the cooler and the car and go. This process got much easier—no more figuring out tube transport and a shuttle system—thanks to Jon Wilmot and his company, FLOW
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Franklin, Tenn. – Spokane, WA, has been named a Top 10 Best Winter Vacation Destination by Livability.com, a national website that highlights more than 500 of America’s best places to live and visit. The list highlights those communities that embrace their cool climates and offer residents and visitors a wealth of outdoor recreation, arts and
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IT’S A UBIQUITOUS SUMMER PHRASE in Spokane: “Going to the lake.” For some, the body of water referenced is Coeur d’Alene; for others, Newman or Hayden lakes. For many, though, the “lake” in the phrase is Priest, probably the most popular water destination in the area and certainly the most scenic (apologies to Pend Oreille
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By OTM Writers Behind the words and pictures of your beloved Out There Monthly are people who love outdoor gear and gadgets, and like to share what makes our recreation experiences safe and awesome. Since this is the traditional season of giving, why not offer gifts to helps others enjoy more (and more memorable) outdoor
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Triathletes can seem almost superhuman. The average person often marvels at their ability to swim then bike then run—especially in grueling long races like the Ironman (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run). To succeed at such feats, elite triathletes (pros) and devoted age groupers (amateurs) often pour hours daily into training. A two-workout day might
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… is being considered by the State Parks Commission. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a proposal to expand alpine skiing at Mount Spokane State Park at its regular meeting next week in Spokane. The regular meeting will begin with public comment on various options at Mount Spokane, from 7 to 9
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Trail work is very rewarding. Every time you hike a trail you have worked on you take pride in a job well done. Here is the option to work on Sat or Sun or spend an evening camping in a beautiful Cedar Grove. To sign up for either or both go to: wta.org/volunteer/trail-work-parties Check out
Trail Work Volunteers Needed Liberty Lake Read More »
I grew up near Seattle, where the merest dusting of snow provoked round-the-clock weather coverage and an endless freeway backlog. As a kid I watched winter weather reports with anticipation. An inch of snow could delay the start of school; two inches almost guaranteed a full-fledged closure—a day I’d spend in mittens, hat and snowsuit—even
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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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