The Zombie Hike will take place in Riverside State Park on October 19 If you have been in the Spokane area in October, you might be familiar with this annual evening of outdoor scary fun, that is if you like zombies jumping out at you in the dark woods. This year’s Zombie Hike, which includes […]
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Evergreen East’s annual fall mountain bike race and fundraising social in support of the group’s trail building and maintenance efforts happens again this year on Sunday, October 13 at Camp Sekani Park. Last year 80 racers participated and organizers expect the race to continue to grow. The Oktoberfest theme of the event means the multi-stage
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Four of the best destinations around Spokane for hiking and enjoying nature’s colorful transition to autumn, from family-friendly to more challenging routes.
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Living in the Inland Northwest comes with a sense of community that’s often tied to a love of the outdoors. The small corner of the United States that is Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho is an outdoor lover’s dream. With everything from fishing to climbing, there’s an outdoor activity for everyone. Despite the fun and
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Forty-year-old Edward Crockett Pulaski—known as “Big Ed” because he was 6 feet, 4 inches tall—was much older than his fellow U.S. Forest Service colleagues when he was hired as an assistant ranger in the summer of 1908. The Forest Service had only been established three years prior by President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt and the first
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Picture a majestic mountain lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains, only 4 miles from a trailhead. Too good to be true? It’s not. But Rachel Lake isn’t a secret—it’s one of the most popular destinations in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Still, you can beat the crowds (and avoid the mosquitoes) if you hike this alpine gem
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A multi-stage enduro race at Beacon Hill, starting at Camp Sekani and covering some underutilized areas, as well as, some local favorites. This is Evergreen’s way to say thank you to our members for another great season of supporting local mountain bike trails with a fun day of racing, race shenanigans, brats and beverages. Stages to
Hiking in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness September may remain hot and dry in the low country, but the month typically grants high country visitors their first glimpse of the advent of fall. For those who relish fall color and cooler hiking temperatures, a September visit to Rock Lake in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness can be
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In a recent online survey conducted by Spokane County Parks as part of their park plan update process, results indicate there is overwhelming support for the Conservation Futures program, with 94% of respondents agreeing that Spokane County should continue to pursue land and open space preservation. The survey also revealed the public’s interest in improved
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Biking, hiking, fishing, going on historical tours—a better question may be, What isn’t there to do in the Silver Valley? Strap on your rollerblades and cruise the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes with an ice cream cone as you roll straight onto the trail from the historic town of Wallace. Ride through tunnels and over sky-high trestles
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