Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Out & About: Group working to translate fishing rules into Russian

  May 13, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C10 OUTDO – A group of anglers is trying to get Spokane River anglers speaking the same language on fishing restrictions to protect struggling native redband trout. The group has worked … 7

• Kayakers were ill prepared

  May 2, 2012 in Outdoors, City on Page A1 A kayaking group apparently was ill prepared for the lethal combination of near-freezing temperatures, cold water and high winds that took the life of a Gonzaga University honors student April … 8

• Paddling, biking, fishing in Alaska has couple wanting more

  April 22, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C10 Time is the issue that keeps most outdoor vacations from blooming into full-fledged adventures, especially in Alaska. How could any vacationer from Spokane do justice to a place that large?

• Frigid waters pose springtime risk

  April 21, 2012 in City on Page A1 Water in area rivers and lakes may look tempting during warmer weather forecast for the weekend, but experts say rivers and lakes remain deadly cold. Air temperatures will soar into … 3

• Spokane doctor, expert hiker, dies in fall

  April 10, 2012 in City on Page A5 Dr. Richard Byrd, a Spokane pulmonary specialist and globetrotting adventurer, died last Tuesday after suffering a blow to the head in a fall while on the coast of Cuba. Byrd, … 14

• Tips for safe canoe hunts

  December 11, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 The canoe is a time tested, inexpensive and efficient way to hunt waterfowl on certain waters, ranging from the Clark Fork River in Montana and Idaho to the Winchester and … 1

• White Salmon River not ready for floaters

  November 20, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 The lower White Salmon River is laced with woody debris that “look like shish kebabs facing upstream ready to spear you,” said the rafting guide who recently made the first …

• Banff films bring extreme outdoor pursuits to Spokane’s big screen

  November 13, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 Adventure, humor, awareness and awe, plus a good dose of pucker factor, are coming to Spokane next weekend in a road show of top outdoor adventure films. The cream of … 1

• Adventurer soars the winds and rides the waves of Lake Chelan

  September 11, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C14 I have been going to Lake Chelan since I was pint-sized. Annual family trips originally led to Holden Village, a remote company mining town converted to a retreat center run … 1

• Out & About: Invasive species sticker not transferrable

  August 21, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C10 OUTLAW – Idaho’s $7 invasive species sticker, which is required on all boats and inflatables longer than 10 feet, cannot be transferred from one vessel to another, Idaho Parks and …

• Landers: Board will hear challenge to Coyote Rock development

  August 18, 2011 in Sports, Outdoors, City, Region on Page B1 Every regulator with a clue seems to agree that plans to build up to 30 docks at the Coyote Rock development are a bad idea for the Spokane River. The … 1

• Veteran claims adaptability helps at adventure races

  August 7, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C10 Getting in shape for an adventure race is fairly simple, if you have the time. “Pretty much any vigorous activity you do outside can be considered training,” said Jeni McNeil, …

• Out & About: ‘Paddle, Splash and Play’ set to launch

  July 17, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C10 OUTDO – A boat-load of fun is awaiting youngsters during a new free event that will let them paddle canoes, whitewater kayaks, sea kayaks, inflatable kayaks and stand up paddle … 1

• Little Spokane River a top attraction

  July 17, 2011 on Page C10 The Little Spokane River Natural Area, managed in north Spokane by Riverside State Park, is one of the region’s top outdoor recreation attractions. Its trails lure scores of dayhikers.

• Adventure Day offers gear, help for public to try outdoor sports

  July 3, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C10 The annual Sekani Adventure Day is built around the principle that no child should be left out of outdoor recreation. No adult, either. Especially in the outdoor mecca of the … 2

• Paddlers across the mainland noticed standing up

  June 5, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C10 A growing sport that combines elements of canoeing and surfing is riding a wave of enthusiasm through the Inland Northwest. Stand up paddling (SUP) is an ancient utilitarian boating technique …

• Presentation introduces stand up paddle boarding

  June 5, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C9 What: Free presentation on stand up paddle boarding, dealing with gear, launching and basic techniques. Who: By Rob Casey, author of ‘Stand Up Paddling Flatwater to Rivers and Surf’ (pictured).

• Out & About: Canoe classic moves from river to lake

  June 5, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C10 OUTPADDLE – The annual Spokane River Canoe Classic, normally set on its namesake stream, has been moved to Liberty Lake this year because of the dangerously high river flows. The …

• Out & About: Fishing reports coming Thursday

  April 10, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C10 Fishing 2011, The Spokesman-Review’s annual update on fishing prospects, rules and opportunities throughout the Inland Northwest, will be inserted in the Thursday paper.

• Paddlers find refuge from Mexico’s woes in Sea of Cortez

    March 6, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C14 Beyond the headlines of Mexico’s drug-related violence, sea kayakers are having a whale of a time camping along the wildlife-rich waters of Baja California. Mainstream tourists find the manufactured brand …

• Floaters, hikers, more need to think ahead for summer permits

  January 30, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C14 It’s the season to think ahead to summer adventures that require a special permit or reservations. Campers seeking a stay at popular national park or national forest cabins, lookouts and …

• 2010 Outstanding in their field

  January 2, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C11 Andrew Graham is goose-calling ace, Alexander Martin canoes across the USA, Kim Thorburn is named Fish & Wildlife volunteer of the year…

• Outstanding in their field

  January 2, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C11 Andrew Graham, 15, a freshman at Cheney High School, traveled to Easton, Md., in November and stepped onto the elite stage of waterfowl communication. He honked away most of the …

• Landers: Valley’s new Barker Bridge erodes soil, high hopes

  December 9, 2010 in Sports, Outdoors on Page B1 What do you get nowadays for a $10 million bridge plus the $1 million cost overrun? In the case of the Barker Road Bridge, the public got a new transportation … 5

• Canoeist paddles, totes across U.S. in long oardeal

  September 25, 2010 in Outdoors, Nation/World on Page A3 PORTLAND, Maine – An extreme paddler who launched a cross-country canoe trip in Portland, Ore., traveled 3,500 miles through rivers, lakes and other waterways before arriving Friday in Portland, Maine. … 1

• Out & About: Gourmet approach to catching trout

  June 6, 2010 in Outdoors on Page C10 OUTFISH – Mick Palanuk of Grand Coulee offered this recipe for success after reading S-R columnist Jim Kershner’s recent story of frustration in a quest to harvest a trout. 1. …

• Receive flow alerts by text or e-mail

  May 23, 2010 in Outdoors on Page C10 OUTSMART – Instant, customized updates on river flows and other water conditions are available daily or hourly by text message or e-mail through a new service offered by the U.S. …

• Group dynamics

  May 16, 2010 in Outdoors on Page C12 Getting to know the great outdoors around the Inland Northwest has never been easier. A summer series of free or inexpensive guided hikes and river trips is kicking off this …

• A tough sell

  April 25, 2010 in Outdoors on Page C10 Several families with farms south of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge are upset with a long-term state plan to preserve a corridor of wildlife habitat stretching from Chapman Lake south around …

• How to survive opening day

  April 18, 2010 in Outdoors on Page C10 OUTFISH – We have the scoop on the best fishing waters in Idaho, as well as in Washington, where dozens of the Spokane region’s trout lakes will open to fishing …

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