Your ultimate Inland Northwest guide for hikes, floats, bike rides, fishing spots, history and adventure Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Long days, cool waters and mountain trails—summer in the Inland Northwest is pure magic. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or searching for serenity, you’ll find the right outdoor adventure to match your mood in this […]
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This annual gathering of Bigfoot fans in Northeast Washington includes a 5K fun run on June 14 (long-sleeved tech shirt included) and kids’ Color Run on Friday, June 13. A white shirt that will get colored along the run is included with pre-registration for the Color Run. After the 5k, runners can explore the Bigfoot
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Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles If you have ever wanted to find real fossils, there’s no better place in the Inland Northwest to give fossil hunting a try than the Stonerose Interpretive Center & Eocene Fossil Site in in the Northeast Washington town of Republic, Wash. Adults and kids will have a blast splitting open
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Cover photo courtesy of Jake Abbott This spring, Ruby Creek Resort on the Pend Oreille River in Northeast Washington announced the launch of its new Pend Oreille River Valley Passport, a program designed to encourage guests to explore the scenic area and support local businesses in the surrounding community. “We believe in the importance of
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Great Outdoors Exhibitor Spotlight Whether you are a believer or not, the Metaline Falls Bigfoot Festival, set in the picturesque Northeast Washington town of Metaline Falls, is a festive celebration with something for everyone. Known for its proximity to the wild and mountainous Selkirk Mountains, the area has long been a hotspot for Bigfoot sightings.
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(Colville National Forest, Wash.) Frater Lake SnoPark is a day-use only trail system maintained for winter access via the SnoPark system (permit required) and easily accessible from Highway 20 just west of Tiger/east of Colville. The main trail system consists of 16 kilometers of trails that are groomed for Nordic ski access as conditions allow.
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Gift giving tips and local gift ideas to make the holidays more magical. By Shallan Knowles What makes the perfect gift? Let me tell you, it doesn’t have to be big or expensive, but it will take a little work to make the magic happen. A meaningful gift will hopefully do one of a few
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This Better Be Good I was reflecting on last season the other day, and the one word that came to mind was meh. As in mediocre. It was so meh that my powder boards only made it on the hill once, and that barely knocked the dust off the top sheets. But hey, that was
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(Pend Oreille County, Wash.) Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Indian Creek Community Forest boasts a relatively new trail system that is perfect for the shoulder season in northeast Washington. The 410-acre property is owned and operated by the Kalispel Tribe and is adjacent to the USFS Geophysical trail system, so visitors have their choice
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Cover Photo Courtesy Holly Weiler Winter Trailhead Passes It’s transition season for trails! Many popular trailheads in outlying areas are not maintained for winter access, so be sure to check weather reports before planning a late-fall outing. In Idaho, Park N’ Ski passes are required at many winter-maintained trailheads beginning Nov. 15 (e.g. Chipmunk Rapids
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