For my first few years in Spokane, straight out of college and newly entered into the full-time workforce, I had a corporate job I found terribly dull—but that came with access to a basement gym, locker room, and showers. The subtle encouragement to make space for exercise during the workday was a life-changer, and I transformed from […]
Biking or walking to a local farmers market is great summertime urban adventure, offering exercise and healthy food.
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With so many lakes, rivers, trails, and public land acres throughout the Inland Northwest, adventure is always close by. Here are 35 ideas, activities, and destinations to find it.
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The newly formed Washington Recreate Responsibly Coalition brings together more than 50 organizations to simplify and amplify guidance for getting outside safely during the COVID-19 era. Brought together under the leadership of Washington Trails Association, outdoor retailer REI, and state land managers, the coalition includes government agencies, nonprofits, and outdoor businesses inspired by a love
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Rambleraven Gear Trader, formerly NW Outdoors, sells and consigns gear for pretty much every sport and activity that Out There Venture magazine promotes. It’s a welcoming shop with a great selection of gently used gear and apparel, along with a broad array of brand new items. Consign for a Cause is a unique program that owner, Mark
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Because of the extension of the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, I’ve been trying very hard to limit how far I venture from home for recreation. I’ve been spending most of my time at my nearest conservation area, Antoine Peak. But those who know me well know I get bored easily by doing the same routes over and over again. I
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Thankfully many mountain bike trail builders have a hard time sitting still. While much of Washington State was shut down this spring due to the COVID-19 outbreak, some trail work continued at many of the Spokane region’s popular riding areas. Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance president Chris Conley says that while the organization’s official work parties had
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The new owners of Wallace, Idaho-based Silver Streak Zipline Tours aren’t letting any grass grow under their feet after purchasing the zip tour operation last year. Stemming from Waco, Texas, owners Scott and Gina Haney and their crew of trail builders are already hard at work on the next chapter of their outdoor adventure business: the construction
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Just in time for the longest days of the year, Northwest states are moving into the next phase of their COVID-19 reopening plans. Consult websites or call before planning a trip as so much is in flux and some communities have been forced to implement last-minute closures due to overcrowding. Also plan to take extra care in
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Avoiding crowds but not the fun — ideas for outdoor family recreation and adventure in the age of COVID-19.
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