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View of the Palouse from the summit of Steptoe Butte.

10 Family Spring & Summertime Adventures in Washington and North Idaho 

Our 4th annual Inland Northwest Family Outdoors Guide provides families of all experience levels with event and activity ideas to maximize your outdoor fun and adventure. If you’re looking for a unique summer camp and recommendations for regional hiking and biking trails and other adventure ideas, our trusted guide is your go-to resource. And once […]

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Backcountry Booty: Get Lit! Books & Spokatopia Tickets (Hidden 4.15.19; Found 4.16.19)

This Backcountry Booty has been FOUND by some dedicated searchers! Congrats Elaina and family! In this Backcountry Booty, the winner will claim a literary bundle of books associated with the upcoming Get Lit! Festival. Titles include: Best Tent Camping Washington, 3rd Edition by Ellie Kozlowski Making Landfall by Paul Lindholdt Get Lit! 20th Anniversary Anthology

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Lake Roosevelt from Hwy 25. Beautiful landscapes soothe the soul. Photo courtesy of National Park Service

Historic Protections Won Through Public Lands Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A historic, bipartisan conservation package that expands protections for American public lands and supports outdoor projects across the nation was signed into law in March by President Trump after passing the House and Senate with overwhelming majorities. The John Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, considered one of the biggest conservation bills to

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Yoga practitioners at Spokatopia

Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2019: Outdoorsy Events

Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show (March 21-24): Gear and resources for fishing and boating, hunting, backpacking, and shooting sports. Takes place at Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds; proceeds benefit Inland Northwest Wildlife Council and conservation projects. Free admission for kids age 6 and younger. Northwest Pet Expo (March 30): A pet lover’s paradise at the Spokane County

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Inland NW Race, Ride, & Event Guide 2019: Mountain Biking

Gran Fondo Ephrata (March 17): Ride 50 or 80 miles along primitive back roads in central Washington, with 2,700’+ elevation gain. Hilly Nilly Gravel Series (March 17, April 28, May 5, June 9): Organized by Trek Bicycle Store in Coeur d’Alene and Vertical Earth, this free, no-support, 20-40+ mile ride series takes place on hilly

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Photo of mountain bikers at the Saltese Uplands from above.

Olmsted 2.0: Designing the Future of Public Lands in the Inland NW

“This is an opportunity to dream big, create an aspirational vision, and align our efforts to protect natural lands for the benefit of us all.” The Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC) is leading a region-wide collaborative effort to build on Spokane’s already strong commitment to parks, conservation, and outdoor recreation through a project called Olmsted

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Canoe Tour Plese Flats

1 Day | Ages 15+ A wonderfully lazy stretch of flatwater that flows through Riverside State Park. The forested shorelines give you solitude as you keep a watchful eye out for wildlife such as osprey, heron, deer and fish. You will also learn basic canoe skills such as terminology, basic equipment & strokes. This is

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