Come January, winter stoke is soaring—but so is the treacherousness of mountain passes and the increase of carbon footprints as winter sports enthusiasts chase fun-hog status. Fortunately, Amtrak’s Empire Builder offers daily service to Whitefish, Mont. from Seattle, Wenatchee, Spokane, and Sandpoint. Board the train in the afternoon or late evening and wake up in […]
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Meandering from lake to mountains, through scenic wildlands and charming small towns, the world-famous Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes will take you on an epic fall adventure not soon forgotten. With 73 miles of paved serenity and sights, North Idaho’s Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes offers an incredible opportunity to unwind and enjoy fall colors,
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What to expect during a 3-day bikepacking adventure along the Columbia Plateau Trail from Pasco to Spokane, Wash.
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For uncrowded recreation, open skies, and wide vistas, central Washington is the place to go. At the heart of the region, the city of Moses Lake will provide all the play you could ask for on a summer or fall weekend. You’ll be able to hike for hours in the larger Columbia Basin Wildlife Area,
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Swim, bike, and run in and around stunning Priest Lake, Idaho, in the Priest Lake Triathlon to cap off your race season near the end of the summer on August 24. This beautiful lake will offer classic northwest views as you compete around the pine-filled hillsides of the upper panhandle. If you’re traveling with family
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There’s something about finding a lake in the middle of a sagebrush-filled desert that makes it all the more unique to explore. Moses Lake, Washington, is such a lake, surrounded by a town of 23,000, sprawling agricultural fields, and home to some of the most spectacular desert sunsets. The Moses Lake Water Trail is a
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Learning how to fish builds confidence in children, teaches them patience and perseverance, encourages healthy living, and helps children to better understand the interconnections between ecology and recreation, clean water, and species habitat. WDFW biologist Randy Osborn is passionate about the idea of taking kids fishing because it gets them off media devices and exposes
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My New Year’s resolution a few years ago was to swim in a new lake each week during the months of July and August. That’s eight new lakes, and I only managed to swim in one: Fish Lake, just southwest of Spokane near Cheney. Fish Lake is easy to access. It’s a quick drive, and
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Nothing beats a plunge into a refreshing lake after a hot, challenging mountain bike ride. Find both on these five lake rides from around the Inland Northwest. Waldo Lake, Central Oregon: Sitting in the local brew pub after a long day’s ride on one of Oakridge, Oregon’s most acclaimed trails, a group of other riders
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Spectacular landscapes and stunning sunsets. Huge, majestic lakes resembling small seas. Uncrowded, rocky-sand beaches. Massive national forests with alpine lake gems. This is what sets Inland Northwest lake country apart from our coastal counterparts, with destinations for all types of water-loving adventurers. Our 4thannual lake guide can help you decide where to go and what
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