Photos courtesy of the Dishman Hills Conservancy One of the most incredible things about living in the Spokane area is the diversity of public lands, trails and wildlife habitat around the city that have been preserved for the future. One of the largest and closest of those urban wild areas—the Dishman Hills—offers miles of trails […]
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By Justin Skay One of the most serene and satisfying late winter or early spring exploits is a soothing soak in one of the dozens of hike-in hot springs dotting our region within a few hours’ drive. One of the most delightful ways to reach them, and at times the only way come early spring,
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Invasive quagga and zebra mussels threaten Washington’s waters and our way of life, which makes the recent interception of two tugboats infested with these aquatic invasives near Liberty Lake such a fortunate discovery. The tugboats and their hitchhikers were snagged at a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) watercraft check station near Liberty Lake
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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
The town of Oroville, Wash., located near the Canadian border in the central part of the state, sits at a low elevation (912 feet) and is surrounded by scenic desert vistas and mountain views that make it a perfect destination for spring hiking. One of the main attractions for hikers is the easy, early-season access
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By James P. Johnson Cover photo courtesy of USFS If someone puts up a sign next to a hiking trail, I’ll stop and read it. If I’ve read it before, even multiple times, I’ll still stop and read it since I’m not at the top of the rankings for reading retention. A hiking trail with
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Cover photo courtesy of Holly Weiler Arguably the most unique wilderness area hike in Washington State, Juniper Dunes Wilderness consists of over 7,000 acres of designated wilderness on Bureau of Land Management property. Adjacent to the wilderness area, BLM additionally manages nearly 4,000 acres of Off Highway Vehicle(OHV)-accessible lands. This area contains the largest juniper
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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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Explore the world of fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventure from the Inland NW and beyond at the 63rd annual Big Horn Show, March 20-23, 2025, at the Spokane County Fairgrounds. Find new destinations, outfitters, and trip ideas at this event packed with exhibitors, representatives from public lands and wildlife management agencies, and non-profits. This Spokane tradition
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By Adam Gebauer Twenty-plus years ago, I was a seasonal wildlife biologist, conducting surveys to threatened species in proposed timber harvest units. Many national forest districts rely on seasonal staff, as I was, to conduct fish and cultural resource surveys, mend fences and maintain the vast road networks that wind to some of our favorite places.
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