The folks in Idaho’s historic mining town of Wallace will use any excuse for a celebration. For instance, this is the place they had a funeral for a stop light, a parade for a tombstone, and a national press conference for a man-hole cover. So in 2016 when the State of Idaho decreed each April […]
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BOISE, ID—The hunting and fishing conservation organization Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is expecting an unprecedented turnout for its 8thannual North American Rendezvous in Boise, Idaho, May 1-4. The event, which includes speakers, seminars, storytellers, a wild game cookoff, and a “Beers, Bands, and Public Lands” party has grown to be one of the largest gathering of
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Ammi Midstokke is a nutritionist with an arguably-dangerous appetite for adventure. Her monthly “Eatology” nutrition column appears in each print edition of “Out There Venture” and online here. She lives with her daughter in Sandpoint, Idaho. Reader Question: Is there any danger in drinking too much tea? Ammi: True story. I used to think tea
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The 7th Annual 5K and 10K Family Fun Run along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, Idaho, is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail. All participants are entered into a door prize raffle for two Festival at Sandpoint season passes. Awards for first place finishers in the 5K
Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival Watersports Demo (July 13-14): Try a wide range of paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and other watersports equipment at Boulder Beach on the Spokane River or sign up for a clinic to have a guide show you the ropes. All part of the Spokatopia festival with live music, bike demos, and other outdoor
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Gran Fondo Ephrata (March 17): Ride 50 or 80 miles along primitive back roads in central Washington, with 2,700’+ elevation gain. Hilly Nilly Gravel Series (March 17, April 28, May 5, June 9): Organized by Trek Bicycle Store in Coeur d’Alene and Vertical Earth, this free, no-support, 20-40+ mile ride series takes place on hilly
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Lilac Century (April 28): Now taking place in April, rather than late May, this 26th annual event gives all its proceeds to local charities supported by the Spokane Aurora Northwest Rotary Club. Ride options include: Century (100 miles), Metric Century (66 miles), 50-Mile Ride, 25-Mile Ride, and 15-Mile Ride and Family Ride. All routes start/finish
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Caveman Roar & Pour 5k Trail Fun Run (March 16): Run through the vineyard overlooking the Columbia River Gorge before the wine tasting event at Cave B Estate Winery in Quincy, Wash. Includes Carol’s Cabernet Loop Kid’s Run. O’Grady’s St. Paddy’s 5k Run (March 17): A timed 5k on trails surrounding the Sleeping Lady Resort
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With over 100 events this spring, summer, and fall, our 3rd annual guide for road and trail running, cycling, mountain biking, triathlons, and other outdoorsy events has something for everyone—no matter your age or ability, or whether you’re a weekend warrior or hard-core competitor. Find an event right for you or your family, register, and
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1 Day | Ages 16+ Hike to the tops of Quartz Mountain (5180’) and Horse Mountain (5103’), two of the eight named summits in Mt. Spokane State Park. Visit the Quartz Mountain fire lookout, see the unusual rock formation on Horse Mountain, and get a spectacular view of the Spokane Valley, Ragged Ridge and North
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