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Collaborative River Conservation in the Inland NW

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Rivers are complex systems, and conservation efforts can be as complex as river systems themselves. Collaborative efforts involving multiple stakeholders have the best chance to be successful. Here are two regional conservation efforts where multiple stakeholders are working together to improve our waterways. Invasive Predators Invasive northern pike have been making inroads into the Columbia […]

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Summer Events along the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes

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The 73.2-mile paved Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes is the connecting thread between a network of outdoor recreation activities and events across the Idaho Panhandle. The friendly towns along this world-class biking and walking trail boast many historic buildings and sites and incredible scenery and outdoor activities. The lakeside community of Harrison, Kellogg in the

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Family Biking Adventures on North Idaho’s Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes

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When it comes to planning a biking trip with kids, nothing quite compares with the ease, beauty, and endless side adventures and activities of a family vacation to explore sections of North Idaho’s 73.2-mile Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. Families with children of almost any age can enjoy segments along the easy-to-beginner, mostly-flat, scenic family-friendly

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Bikers pedaling along a high trestle bridge on the Route the Hiawatha in North Idaho.

6 Early Season Bike Rides around Wallace, Idaho

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Don’t let the perfect spring and early summer cycling season pass you by without planning a few days in the saddle riding some world-class North Idaho trails and bike routes. The historic mining town of Wallace, Idaho, is an up-and-coming biking hub with its easy access to the 73-mile, paved Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes;

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An Evening with Kris Tompkins – Paying our Rent to Earth

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Kristine McDivitt Tompkins leads Tompkins Conservation, creating national parks in Chile and Argentina, restoring wildlife, inspiring activism, and fostering economic vitality as a result of conservation. Kris and her late husband Douglas Tompkins—who died in 2015—are considered the most ambitious and successful national park-oriented philanthropists in history. After business careers with iconic American clothing brands—Kris

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Fly Fishing Beta: Euro Nymphing, Spey Rods, & Season Changes in Spokane, Wash.

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Euro nymphing, also called Czech nymphing, is a fly-fishing method increasing in popularity among local anglers according to Sean Visintainer, owner of Silver Bow Fly Shop in Spokane. “Normal nymphing—with sub-surface flies—typically uses a type of indicator similar to a bobber to regulate the depth and detect strikes. [Euro style] basically means your line is

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Two teenage girls paddling a blue canoe and a man paddling a red and yellow kayak on the Little Spokane River at Saint George's School.

Outdoorsy Summer Camps & Schools Near Spokane & North Idaho

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Kids never remember their best day of television, but they will never forget summer camp—where they adventured outdoors, were mentored by caring adults, and overcame challenges. Here’s our annual list of regional summer camps and nature-based schools that provide unique opportunities for outdoor adventure and hands-on learning about nature, science, and outdoor skills—with something for

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8 Family Bike Rides to Fun Destinations in Spokane and North Idaho

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Adults can more easily appreciate cycling’s exercise benefits and transportation power through scenic landscapes—kids not so much. Here are family-bike ride itineraries to help motivate and energize your kiddos. Be sure to bring along plenty of water for everyone, trailside snacks, tire pump, and patch kit, as well as a first-aid kit. Harrison, Idaho, via

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