The year Canada celebrates its 150th birthday. To commemorate this anniversary, Nelson and Kootenay Lake Tourism have put together a list of 150 reasons to visit this mountain town north of the border. Originally a mining town, today Nelson is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream and is home to the popular Nelson Fat Tire Festival (August […]
SATURDAY, JULY 13 & SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2019! SAT: 9 A.M. – 10 P.M., SUN: 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. Try stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, geo-caching, SUP yoga, slacklining, disc golf, and the latest bikes, kayaks and paddleboards, and other boats at the 5th annual Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival! General admission
After two seasons of work, including help from volunteer crews from Washington Trails Association, Backcountry Horseman of Washington, the Washington Conservation Corps, and Northwest Youth Corps, approximately 4 miles of the new Fishtrap Lake Loop west of Cheney, Wash., in the channeled scablands, is now built and open to the public. The entire segment connecting
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5 ways to plan, coordinate, and implement a family camping trip that’s doable and fun and will have kids asking for more.
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I have long been fond of Wrangler’s signature pearl-snap button cowboy shirts for everyday use and for warm-season hiking and mountain biking because of the ease with which you can snap open a couple buttons and ventilate while on the move. I had no idea they had transcended the western-wear world and jumped into the
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Celebrate the return of another season of mountain biking in the Inland Northwest with other riders and support the organization that builds, maintains and advocates for the trails you love. Mark your calendar for Evergreen East’s annual Spring Kickoff Party April 28 at South Perry Pizza in Spokane from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy beer donated by
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“The Sisterhood of Shred,” a documentary about a community of empowered female mountain bikers, is coming to Gonzaga’s Jundt Art Museum this Thursday, March 30. The film highlights the lives of a diverse group of women brought together by a common interest, and explores their dedication to what is traditionally a male-dominated sport. The event
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Where does one start when wondering about river history? There are books by noted authors, websites, scholars, and professors to be tapped. Native Americans possess centuries of oral history that affirms their deep connection to the river. But in the end, why wonder at all? Recently a friend said, “You know, we are all here
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The Inland Northwest has no shortage of amazing races, rides and outdoor events for runners, walkers, road and mountain bikers, and triathletes. Many support deserving causes and all offer fun, unique experiences that motivate us to be more active and get outside more. We put together this first annual guide to motivate all of us
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I once went into a bike shop looking for some piece of gear to keep my toes from going numb while riding in the winter and had a shop mechanic suggest stuffing newspaper into my riding shoes. I appreciated the DIY approach, but never did try it myself. Instead, a few years and many chilled
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