Explore Fire Lookouts in the Inland NW
Guide to hiking and exploring historic fire lookouts in the mountains of Eastern Washington and North Idaho, and resources to learn more.
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Amy McCaffree Amy (Silbernagel) McCaffree enjoys paddling, camping, biking, hiking, alpine skiing, and gardening. She is the Out There Kids columnist and has been writing for OTO since 2006. Amy has a MFA in Creative Writing from Eastern Washington University and lives in Spokane with her husband and their two children. View Articles Connect Carol
Everyday Cyclist: There’s A Bike Club For Everyone
THEY MAY CALL THEMSELVES bike clubs, but you could also think of them as support groups. Many of the members were once where you are now and are glad to help you grow into the sport. There are a number of benefits from riding with others. You learn about other routes, become a stronger rider,
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Winter Getaways On A Budget
By Amy Silbernagel McvCaffree and Erika Prins WHETHER IT IS TO A SNOWY or sunny destination, for a week or just a weekend, February is a good month for getting away from the norm. There are two holidays—Valentine’s Day and the extended President’s Day weekend—and spring is just around the corner. Plus, this is a
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Everyday Cyclist: Don’t Stop When The Temp Drops
October is a great time of year to be a cyclist in the inland northwest. Although the days get shorter, most daytime temperatures are perfect for tooling around or hard riding. Cyclocross season kicks into full gear in October. The leaves turning in the mountains make for great weekend exploration. The mountain bike trails—parched and
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Plante’s Ferry Adventure Race
New Adventure Race Set Amidst Spokane’s Natural Beauty Spokane’s newest multi-sport race—Plante’s Ferry Adventure Race (PFAR), put on by Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association (SpVJSA)—will start teams and individuals at Plante’s Ferry Park in the Spokane Valley and take participants on a breathtaking tour of the Centennial Trail, the Spokane River, and Beacon Hill, Sunday,
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Explore The Kettle River Range of NE Washington
Guide for exploring the Kettle River Range: day and backpack hike destinations, trails for mountain biking and running, and trip planning.
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Idaho Expecting a Banner Year for Whitewater
Great Snowpack Means More Fun for Whitewater Enthusiasts Grab your sunscreen, swimsuit, life jacket and paddle — whitewater action is just a splash away! With great snow this winter and a snowpack well over 100% of normal, expect this year’s whitewater season to be unlike any you’ve seen in awhile. With excellent water conditions statewide,
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Roadtrip: Eat, Play And Love In Salmo, BC
Even with gas at nearly four bucks a gallon, it may be worth driving north of the border just for a meal at the Pepperbox Bistro in Salmo, B.C. But, after all, this is the Kootenays, and there are enough year-round outdoor adventures to enjoy within about 30 miles in any direction from downtown Salmo.
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Epic Rides: 8 Bike Treks You Can Conquer
From a lunchtime escape to a months-long journey, we sought out the toughest, most breathtaking and the craziest rides for Northwest riders to attempt.
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