Don’t have a significant other to share the hike with? No worries! Grab a buddy, or take the opportunity to seek out some peaceful solitude. After all, a good trail beats wine and Netflix any day!
It's spring! The high country trails may still be covered in snow, but drop down into one of the Inland Northwest's many scenic canyons and you'll find warmer temps, blooming wildflowers, and abundant wildlife.
Winter 2015 in the Inland Northwest has been disappointing for many ski and snowshoe enthusiasts.
It might not be Yellowstone, but the Inland Northwest provides plenty of opportunities to view some of the continent’s most majestic wildlife.
Low elevation and an arid climate guarantee year-round access to this secluded riverine gem in the Nez Perce.
Ski through a peaceful pine forest on this 3.1-mile loop east of Spokane, Washington.
Weave through a maze of rock formations on this 2.6-mile loop in the Dishman Hills on the outskirts of Spokane, Washington.
Trace the path of the Palouse River through a basalt canyon on the 3.1-mile Colfax Trail south of Spokane.
Wander through an ornithologist’s dream on this 1.3-mile loop through a secluded wetland south of Spokane, Washington.
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Look for bighorn sheep browsing in the cliffs above the North Fork Asotin Creek Trail south of Spokane, Washington.
