Parenting and coordinating a busy family schedule can feel more hectic during the holiday season. From music concerts to family gatherings to out-of-town travel plans, it takes intentional effort to not let this season of good cheer be overrun by stress and shopping. Remember this: Kids treasure best what we do with them and the […]
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The newly-opened 50k Okanagan Rail Trail runs from the center of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, British Columbia, the largest city in the Okanagan region, north to Kalamalka Lake near Vernon. The trail repurposes the old Kelowna branch of the Canadian Northern Railway, which once connected that community and its produce to the transit hub of
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Your next bucket-list bike vacation awaits in Vernon Nearly a century ago, construction of the Kelowna branch of the Canadian Northern railway connected Okanagan goods to the rest of Canada. Today, the former Canadian Northern rail corridor once again connects communities from Coldstream to Kelowna, this time as the Okanagan Rail Trail. The 50km rail trail
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Cycle Kelowna on the Okanagan Rail Trail The Okanagan has developed a reputation for rowdy downhill mountain biking and renowned rail-trail rides. This fall, the region adds another item to your bicycling bucket list. The 50km Okanagan Rail Trail runs from the center of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan, north
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August 1-21: Mobile Rec at Spokane City Parks includes games and activities for elementary-aged youth at select parks (free). Visit my.spokane.city.org/recreation for locations and schedule. August 1-29: REI’s Wednesdays in the Woods programs at Riverside State Park Bowl & Pitcher Amphitheater. Outdoor Ethics (Aug. 1); Kayaking Spokane (Aug. 8); HOOT Show, with West Valley Outdoor
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From marina restaurants, to fine dining on panoramic decks, to picnics you pack with all your favorite foods, lakeside feasting is the cardinal form of eating within or next to nature. A few years ago, I joined a bachelorette party on a friend’s boat on Lake Pend Oreille. We had snacks and drinks on the
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Comfortable shoes, a positive attitude, good endurance, hydration, and yummy trail snacks make all the difference when hiking with children. WASHINGTON Bowl & Pitcher Loop / Trail #25, Riverside State Park: After crossing the swinging bridge and going up the steps, turn downriver (right) onto trail #25. Down the steep bank, the river rages
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Whether you are a road or trail warrior or an occasional outdoor recreationist, there’s something for everyone in this comprehensive guide to races, rides, and outdoor events around the Inland Northwest. See you at the starting line! BIKING Bike Everywhere Challenge (May 1-31): May is officially Bike Everywhere Month and the Spokane Bicycle Club (spokanebikes.org)
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Friends of the Bluff to host happy hour, talk on preservation at 2018 Expo The Bluff is a treasured Spokane area: running along the west side of the ever-busy South Hill, the Bluff trails are a pine-filled respite frequented daily by mountain bikers, dog walkers, and runners. Like all natural areas today, though, the Bluff
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You don’t always need to travel far for a taste of adventure during the snowy months. There’s something about a blanket of powder over even a semi-urban landscape that can make a walk through Spokane’s Riverfront Park or down along the Spokane River on quieter sections of the Centennial Trail feel like you’re in the
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