Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Little Spar Lake is located on the Montana side of the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness just west of Highway 56 near the Bull River in Montana. The hike is not long, but the trail is rugged and steep. Most visitors come for the day, but there are a limited […]
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In many outdoor spaces, leashes are the law, but some people still ignore it Lou and Mary Haymond were walking on a trail in the Plese Flats area at Riverside State Park when an off-leash dog charged them from more than 150 feet away. Lou moved in front of Mary as it snarled and lunged
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Fittingly, this story begins with a bike ride. Husband and wife shop owners John Bowman and Beven Rich were living in Michigan when Beven went on a 7-week-long charity ride (called The Big Ride), which took her through Idaho en route from Seattle to Washington, DC. She was hooked. The couple had been itching to
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A Roller Coaster Journey to Smooth Trails Planning the Cycle Celebration event this year has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride. The closure of the Centennial Trail threw a wrench into organizers’ plans, creating unforeseen challenges and adjustments. But now that the trail has reopened, the excitement is back, and the event is
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Photo: Michael McLane, courtesy of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance The annual pilgrimage of mountain bikers from across the Northwest to the northeast corner of Washington known as Kettle Fest continues July 17-21. The five-day event hosted by Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Evergreen East includes camping, trail work, and epic singletrack riding in the Kettle
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Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree Emerson was my first companion. An all-white Siberian husky—a dog breed I specifically chose for its high energy and athletic endurance—Emerson came into my life at a pivotal time. I was 24 years old, recovering from heartbreak, and had read that having a pet decreased stress and one’s risk
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Our region has an amazing variety of parks, trails, conservation lands, pools and outdoor events. Regardless of your favorite way to get outside, there is a park for you! It is with this in mind that Spokane City Credit Union (SCCU) and the Spokane Parks Foundation came up with the Greater Spokane Parks Challenge. Now
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Cover photo courtesy of Mt Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park Choose from mountain adventure and mountain bike themed camps. Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park is the only nonprofit ski area in our region and serves as a steward of our cherished mountain. This organization is not only rich in teaching children winter sports, but
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(Memoir, 2016) As a seasonal visitor to Hells Canyon Recreation Area, I am intrigued by the region’s vast human history. There are numerous books devoted to this topic, some of which are available for sale at the historic Kirkwood Ranch site on the Snake River Trail. Many a hiker has exited the canyon with a
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