The 73.2-mile paved Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes is the connecting thread between a network of outdoor recreation activities and events across the Idaho Panhandle. The friendly towns along this world-class biking and walking trail boast many historic buildings and sites and incredible scenery and outdoor activities. The lakeside community of Harrison, Kellogg in the […]
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Full of Bavarian charm, beer, and brats, Leavenworth is a dream. Nestled in the Cascade Mountains of Central Washington in the Wenatchee River Valley, many people are drawn to its breweries, festivals, and shopping. Nutcracker museums and Reindeer Farms aside, Leavenworth is a mecca for outdoor recreation, especially for climbers. With over fifty granite crags
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If you’re looking for an epic trail race this summer, look no farther than northern Idaho. Schweitzer Mountain will host the new Race the Wolf event, part of Skyrunning USA’s trail running series, with 52K, 25K, and 8K distances boasting panoramic views and summer wildflowers. Courses will include technical singletrack and fast doubletrack with steep
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The Coeur d’Alene Marathon is known for its stunning views of Lake Coeur d’Alene, classic northwest scenery along the North Idaho Centennial Trail, and a great runner experience. The 2019 race, coordinated for the first year by the local race company Negative Split, still promises great views and runner experience with some updates to the
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Take on thrilling whitewater, learn a new boating skill, enjoy a relaxing paddle, or compete in your preferred paddles sports pursuit at one of these Northwest on-water events. Northwest Paddling Festival (May 10-11) This Festival is hosted at Lake Sammamish State Park near Seattle. Although not on a river, this is great event for paddlers
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They say the best whitewater in Oregon is in Washington. They also say the most dangerous part of kayaking is mountain biking, but I digress. The truth, however, is that you’ll find watersheds producing amazing whitewater almost anywhere you travel within the greater Pacific Northwest. Here we have tallied 14 rivers east of the Cascade
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The Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) engages students of all ages in experiential environmental learning, and its flagship program, Field Days, partners with local schools to improve science education through hands-on scientific exploration at Barn Beach Reserve. This 9-acre nature preserve on the banks of the Wenatchee River serves as a state-of-the-art green classroom, equipped with
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April showers have brought May flowers, and now it’s time to get our legs on for another great season in the Inland Northwest. All the local bike shops have their weekly rides up and running for the season. Whatever your inclination—road, mountain, gravel, or basket bike— you’ll find a group ride to fit your schedule
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Enjoy these events hosted by Spokane Bicycle Club for the upcoming Bike to Work Week, May 13-17. Events are open to everyone. Helmets required. Pancake Breakfast in Riverfront Park: Monday, May 13, 7-9 a.m. at skate-ribbon plaza. Free blueberry pancakes and Roast House coffee. Spokane Bicycle Club General Meeting: Monday,May 13, 6:30 p.m. at Mountain
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Every runner sets a goal with every race they enter. It may be a time, a ranking, or just to catch the person ahead. If you’re running your first marathon, or half, or ultra, crossing the line may be a victory in itself. But what about if there’s no set distance, and no finish line?
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