Hike To Big Tree Botanical Area (NE Wash.)
Hike to Big Tree Botanical Area in the Colville National Forest, located in NE Wash., starting from Lost Lake Campground.
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Hike Wolf Trails in Newport, Wash.
Wolf Trails, located near Newport in the Colville National Forest, has an Upper and Lower trail system with 4-5 miles of interconnected loops for hiking or mountain biking.
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Memorial Day Weekend In Ferry County
Had a great time this weekend visiting a friend and staying in his cabin near the Colville National Forest just north of Republic.
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Snowmobile Trails and Sno-Parks around Republic, WA
Uncrowded and Untamed, Republic-Area Snowmobile Trails Showcase Washington’s Wild Side Republic sits in that sweet spot for Inland Northwest snowmobiling: far enough from the I-90 corridor crowds to feel like you’ve escaped, but close enough to make a long weekend realistic out of Spokane and North Idaho. In winter, the mountains in and surrounding Ferry
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Inland Northwest Winter Trails Guide: Best Places to Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski
Winter in the Inland Northwest has a way of pulling people outside. A fresh foot of snow transforms familiar hills into something softer and quieter, and suddenly the idea of gliding or stomping through the woods feels like a fun thing to do. Whether you’re a seasoned Nordic skier or someone who just likes wandering
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The Trail of the Nomadic Herder
By Adam Gebauer Cover photo by Fiona Hicks courtesy of the Kanisku Land Trust When a colleague mentioned seeing a small herd of exotic animals going up Highway 20 near the Sherman Creek Wildlife Area in Northeast Washington, I had to see where this story led. My colleague had grown up in this part of
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100+ Summer Adventures
Your ultimate Inland Northwest guide for hikes, floats, bike rides, fishing spots, history and adventure Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Long days, cool waters and mountain trails—summer in the Inland Northwest is pure magic. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or searching for serenity, you’ll find the right outdoor adventure to match your mood in this
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SUMMER HIKE SPOTLIGHT: NEW Trail 182 at Mount Spokane State Park
Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Many years in the making, Mount Spokane’s Trail 182 is ready for visitors! Initially included in Mount Spokane State Parks’ trail plan over a decade ago, and after several summer seasons of build work, the trail wrapped up construction in the late fall of 2024. However, summer is the
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The Trailhead: Inland NW Trail & Outdoor News — Your Guide to Outdoor Adventures in the Inland Northwest
Free outdoor-themed entertainment Cover photo courtesy of Ammi Midstokke Outdoor Culture & History Events This year marks the bicentennial of Fort Colville on the Columbia River just west of Kettle Falls, with several events planned throughout the year to mark the occasion. On June 20 the organizers have coordinated with the Colville Confederated Tribes to
Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2025
By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Priest Lake Watersports If this list doesn’t send you into a race-registering frenzy, I don’t know what will. Our region is packed with incredible options for running, riding, triathlon-ing, and getting outside from March through October. The only problem, my friends: you can’t be in two places at
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