The conservation story of the lands burned by the Great Fire of 1910 By Bri Loveall Cover photo courtesy of The Great Burn Conservation Alliance Last spring, my family and I made our first camping trip of the season to the Lolo National Forest. At our campsite, bearberry grew in thick, low-growing clumps. A well-worn […]
By Lisa Laughlin Cover photo courtesy of Priest Lake Watersports If this list doesn’t send you into a race-registering frenzy, I don’t know what will. Our region is packed with incredible options for running, riding, triathlon-ing, and getting outside from March through October. The only problem, my friends: you can’t be in two places at
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Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall Every year, come late February, the Spokane Great Outdoors Expo brings together outdoor clubs and non-profits, outdoor adventure retailers, travel destinations, and activities for adults and families at the Spokane Convention Center. This year’s two-day event set for Feb. 22-23 will showcase everything from RVs and overlanding and biking
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Free outdoor-themed entertainment Film Festivals Fundraisers Stewardship, Conservation, & Volunteer Opportunities
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By Amanda Parrish Cover photo courtesy Jasmine Vilar In the heart of Spokane, a quiet revolution is unfolding, one that challenges the notion of who “belongs” in nature. For many black and brown kids, the outdoors can feel like an unwelcoming place, especially for immigrant and refugee children who already struggle with stigma and a
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The Inland Tree Conference, a two-day deep dive into all things trees, is Spokane’s leading annual event for arboriculture professionals and tree enthusiasts. Happeing at CenterPlace Regional Event Center, this gathering of tree experts, professionals, and fans offers an incredible opportunity for anyone to learn and network. The conference creates a unique gathering space where
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The Backcountry Film Festival is an annual celebration of human-powered, backcountry-inspired stories rooted in wild snowscapes, stewardship and stoke. This year’s showing in Spokane, hosted by the Spokane Mountaineers at the Garland Theater, marks the festival’s 20th anniversary. Mark your calendar for Friday, Dec. 6. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a lights-on happy hour
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Cover photo courtesy of Carol Corbin Just outside Spokane, cradling the Little Spokane River and surrounding hills, lies a hidden gem—Glen Tana. Most 1,060-acre property, now in the hands of the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy* (INLC), is on track to become one of the most significant conservation success stories in our region. It connects two
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By Marcy Timblin, Kaniksu Land Trust Cover photo courtesy of the Kanisku Land Trust “I think people my age are concerned that the place where we grew up is going to be lost to development.” – A 23-year-old Bonner County resident. Living in Sandpoint for decades, I’ve seen changes. The town has grown, traffic is
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Cover photo courtesy Molly Heer A sign marking the boundary of National Forest Land might make one think that the patch of desert or woods behind it belongs to the United States Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management, but it really belongs to all of us. When Derrick and I started adventuring together, always
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