Cover photo courtesy of James P. Johnson By James P. Johnson I noticed Fernie on a map while road-tripping through southeastern British Columbia more than a decade ago. I decided to head that way and become more Fernie-aware. About a half-dozen visits later, my Fernie-awareness has really increased. Hiking is my favorite activity. Whatever yours, […]
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A first-timer’s guided summer ride along the river By Tabitha Gregory Cover photo courtesy of Tabitha Gregory On a hot July Saturday, I found myself atop a horse named Serenity, swaying down a broad trail in Spokane’s Riverside State Park. The breeze rustled the ponderosa limbs above, blew up a dusty wake, and charmingly mussed
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Photo: Ashley Voykin RED Mountain Resort has announced that construction has begun on the new RED Mountain Bike Park, a key component of a major long-term investment and strategic four-season plan, marking an exciting new chapter for the resort. With a focus on projects that showcase the region’s natural assets, RED aims to create a
By Eric Deady Cover photo courtesy of Eric Deady When I think of getting out there, especially during the summer months, I think of water, and how to get myself into it. There’s no place quite like the Idaho Panhandle when it comes to swimming opportunities, and it’s as easy as a summer breeze to
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By Claire Thompson Cover photo courtesy of Claire Thompson I spent most of the summer of 2022 clearing trails in burned forests. The Entiat River drainage in north central Washington, where I was working for the Forest Service, had been torched by a series of fires over the past two decades: 2006’s Tin Pan, 2014’s
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The new Agility Peak 5 does it all. Built for rugged trails with non-waterproof and and GORE-TEX options, an abrasion-resistant toe cap, and Vibram lugs that grip wet and dry surfaces, this shoe doesn’t sacrifice on comfort or style. With a modern, urban look and plenty of cushion, the Agility Peak 5 shoes deliver exceptional stability on
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Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Resort Silver Mountain Bike Park has been voted the #1 bike park in the Northwest for several years running for a reason. The mountain offers easy gondola and lift access to trails and terrain for everyone, from some of the more mellow trails in the Chair 3 Zone to
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After years of exclusively wearing minimalist, zero-drop trail shoes, I’ve noticed the added cushioning of the Peregrines have contributed to less foot and arch soreness and fatigue on longer hikes and even short trail runs on chunky, rock-littered trails. The tread traction is also super aggressive, meaning fewer slips on steep or loose trail surfaces.
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Hit the city’s water park and get to know this unique eastern Washington lake. An hour and a half west of Spokane in the arid Columbia Basin, the City of Moses Lake offers some great ways to play in the water and enjoy the massive 6,800-acre lake by the same name. Top on the list
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Other than your backyard, dogs are encouraged to be off-leash at designated dog park areas. There are several dog parks in Spokane, like High Bridge Dog Park and Riverside Dog Park. (See Spokanecity.org/parks/dogs for more.) Atlas Mill Park along the Spokane River in Coeur d’Alene has a beautiful off-leash beach dog park where they can
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