By Paul Delaney Cover photo courtesy of Paul Delaney Mother Nature seems to want to protect as best as possible a picturesque canyon south of Spokane that contains Latah Creek. The stream’s banks are largely private property criss-crossed by barbed wire. Access from above is also limited. That leaves the creek itself as the only […]
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North Division Bicycle shop owners Scott Willegale and Brenda Mangine will open their second bike shop in the historic Hillyard district in northeast Spokane on March 7. As with the North Division location, this bike shop will have a full-service department, biking accessories and bikes for sale. Since Hillyard Bicycle will be adjacent to the
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By Harley McAllister Cover photo courtesy of Stephen Porter Anyone with a dog knows the familiar scene when you reach for the leash and the dog suddenly realizes they are going for a walk. The dog starts whining with anticipation, running in circles or jumping up and down with excitement. Now, multiply that times 10
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The story of a rider’s life-threatening injury and reconciliation with wildness in the Northeast Washington backcountry By Eric Deady Cover photo courtesy of Kyle Lucas There is often a peaceful resolve that settles into a person when confronted with the certainty of death in the backcountry. It’s a very unique abandonment of fear, and an
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By Adam Gebauer Twenty-plus years ago, I was a seasonal wildlife biologist, conducting surveys to threatened species in proposed timber harvest units. Many national forest districts rely on seasonal staff, as I was, to conduct fish and cultural resource surveys, mend fences and maintain the vast road networks that wind to some of our favorite places.
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Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles I’m just going to say it: winter sucks if you’re not into snowsports. I can only wax poetical for a short time on the watercolor-like afternoons that follow fresh snow before I’m pining for spring trails and garden boxes. I’ve spent whole winters trying to be patient; this winter
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Great Outdoors Expo Exhibitor Spotlight Northeast Washington is a winter outdoor recreation enthusiast’s dream, offering sprawling public lands, miles of uncrowded trails, and one of the best alpine and Nordic ski areas around at 49 Degrees North! Whatever your idea of “wild” is and no matter how you like to get out in the winter,
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great outdoors expo exhibitor spotlight Q&A with Evergreen East MTB Instructor Jerrod Snyder How and when did you start mountain biking? Jerrod Snyder: My first mountain bike was the first thing I bought after I finished college back in 1994. I bought a sweet red GT Corrado from the bike shop in Bellevue. Fully rigid, 3×8 drivetrain,
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Cover photo courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources By Crystal Atamian Trails near Camp Caro look very different lately since Spokane County Parks has been thinning the forest (smaller trees less than 8 inches in diameter). The goal is to clear out the underbrush and prune lower limbs to create a more open environment
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The Spokane Great Outdoors Expo 2025 is this February 22-23 at the Spokane Convention Center. This incredible event is the perfect opportunity to watch demos, learn cool new skills (say hello to the crosscut saw), and more. Plus, your expo ticket doubles as an entry to the Spokane Golf Show happening in the same space
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