4 Hikes in Local Natural areas By Olivia Dugenet Cover photo courtesy of Kanisku Land Trust They don’t call it spring fever for nothing. When the big, dark Inland Northwest winter finally melts away and the whole world is green and growing, anything seems possible. Every step outside into the sweet, mild air feels like […]
Cover photo courtesy of Lisa Laughlin My husband was the one who brought this post-run fuel into our home, and I’ll admit at first sip I wrinkled my nose. It tasted like salty chocolate milk. I later realized this was because I hadn’t just sweat. Because, do you know what sounds fantastic after a hard
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Cover photo courtesy of Lisa Laughlin I didn’t recreate as a kid, per se, but I did spend a lot of time outside looking at things. I was in central Washington, where the sky took precedence in the swallowing, expansive way it does in a high desert. As I wandered, I learned weather signs. Tiger-striped
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The Hauser Lake Icebreaker Run By Chris Maccini Cover photo courtesy of Hauser Lake Ice Breaker Run Looking to get tuned up for Bloomsday while raising money for a good cause? The Hauser Lake Icebreaker Run is a 10K and 5K road race which benefits the Double J Dog Ranch, a 503c nonprofit sanctuary for
Cover photo courtesy of Myk Crawford Ready to run, bike, paddle, swim and have some new adventures in the upcoming race season? The 2024 calendar is packed with chances to test your mettle individually or as a team in outdoor races, runs and rides. Some dates are still TBA, and a few races have shuttered.
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Sponsored by Ski the Northwest Rockies Association Cover photo Courtesy Mt Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park Enjoy the New Day Lodge at Lookout Pass Lookout Pass increased its indoor seating availability by 43% with the late-December opening of its new Day Lodge—a 50’x96’ Sprung structure overlooking the Peak 1 Quad, with views of the Idaho
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A Tale of Ecotourism, Indigenous Heritage and Natural Wonder By Alana Livingston Cover photo courtesy of Alana Livingston Tucked halfway between Vancouver, British Columbia, and the world-renowned Whistler lies a little piece of heaven called Squamish. This coastal town, situated at the northern tip of the Howe Sound Fjord, not only embodies the rugged beauty
After 35 years in business, long-time Spokane Valley-based supplier of Nordic ski gear, bikes, and other fitness gear, Fitness Fanatics, will permanently close. Owner Robin DeRuwe made the announcement, which was met with sadness by many in the Spokane outdoors community, in late February. “It’s time to explore a new chapter and get out from
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At a time when many brick-and-mortar ski shops in the country are going out of businesses, Spokane Alpine Haus owners Rachel and Drew Harding say they’re excited to be in the position to open a second shop this fall. Their business has outgrown the capacity of their long-time South Hill location, and opening a second
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Exploring winter magic in America’s first national park By Jean Arthur By the time my family and I finished snowshoeing around Mammoth Terraces in Yellowstone National Park, we’d tromped 1.5 miles, observed colorful formations like Orange Spring Mound and Angel Terrace, and laughed at our kids’ descriptions of the park’s famous thermal features exuding sulphureous
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