Where to Stay and Trails to Ride In recent years, the latter half of Northwest summers have been plagued by days or weeks of wildfire smoke, which can make many outdoor recreation activities like biking more challenging. The silver lining is that autumn has become a prime time to beat the summertime smoke, heat, and […]
Fall is Prime Time for Biking Wallace, Idaho’s, World-Class Trails Read More »
During recess at Pioneer School this past May, a baby crow fell out of its nest. Betty Wolf’s 1st and 2nd grade students knew exactly what to do. “You can’t touch the baby bird,” they said. Because all of the school’s students had been learning about birds for weeks, with experiential learning activities such as
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Camping is the quintessential summer activity. There’s no agenda or media; it’s just you and the great outdoors. Although most campgrounds on public lands are scenic, some offer more “wow” factor and bang for your buck. If chilling out is your primary activity while camping, you can kickback in a hammock or chair and still
A Tent with a View: 7 Super Scenic Campgrounds Read More »
Rejuvenate your June-through-August routine and take advantage of some of the best outdoor opportunities the Northwest has to offer.
100 Ways to Play Outside This Summer Read More »
Early summer is a great time to visit the wildflower-rich meadows dotting the ridgetops throughout the Blue Mountains. This 20-mile loop traverses the heart of the range and tags 6,387-foot Oregon Butte, the tallest point in southeast Washington. And while the route stays high, it’s never dry—thanks to plentiful springs that attract wildlife. The Rattlesnake
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It’s time to break out your biking gear and give your bike a tune up! The annual Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration presented by Valleyfest is set for Sunday, July 28. The bicycle tour of Spokane Valley has been a community fixture since it began in 2013 and is a great way to explore what our
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Plan a historic sight-seeing bike trip on the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, a 73.2-mile paved trail stretching across the Idaho Panhandle from Plummer to Mullan. Visit historic mining towns, museums, old railways, mines, memorials, a mission, and more.
Bike to these 11 Historic Sites along the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes Read More »
This Booty has been FOUND! Congrats Lisa! Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes Hydration Package One of Northwest’s longest paved biking trails will have you pedaling past lakes, along a wild river, through friendly small towns and wetlands and woods teaming with birds and other wildlife–all without the crowds you might expect. If you haven’t ridden
Backcountry Booty: (Hidden 6.7.19; Found 6.9.19) Read More »
Learn about recent developments Snake River salmon and steelhead, benefiting Fishermen, recreation businesses, and friends of NW Rivers.
Reckoning on The Snake River Read More »
UPDATE: This booty has been found! Congrats to Laura! Weekend Adventure Cave Singers Package This is a special Backcountry Booty: a Weekend Adventure Cave Singers Package ($230 value) in partnership with Get Out Fest in Ferry County, June 27-30! The winner of this Backcountry Booty will receive: Festival admission for 2 adults: gets you into
Backcountry Booty (Hidden: 5.31.19; Found 6.3.19) Read More »
