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Park Board to vote on simplified design process for new Riverfront Park pavilion
If the Park Board approves a different design method for the pavilion than what was used in constructing the ice skating ribbon, the city will have to convince a state …
City testing new style of rope play set at Manito Park
A new style of playset has captured the imagination of kids in lower Manito Park.
Field Reports: Alaska state parks seek crowdfunding support
Alaska state park managers have turned to internet crowdfunding to protect a Delta Junction-area park from Tanana River erosion.
Art in Bloom event returns Friday and Saturday
The third annual Art in Bloom event returns to the Corbin Art Center to raise money for the Friends of the Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens
Hikers live it up at Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park
From a backpacker’s perspective, Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park has it all. The 79,160-acre gem in the Selkirk Mountains north of Nelson, British Columbia, has enough helicopter-serviced bridges, potties and facilities …
Field Reports: Outdoor workshop for women only
Women can learn the basics of fishing, hunting and other outdoor skills at a September weekend workshop presented by
Spokatopia offers intro to variety of muscle-powered sports
The best opportunity of the year to sample land- and water-based muscle-powered sports in one location is set for Saturday at Camp Sekani along the upper Spokane River. The second …
Field Reports: Idaho fire salvage to close some forest roads
PUBLIC LANDS – About 52 miles of roads in the 2015 Tower Fire area west of Priest River drainage remain closed for safety as salvage logging is scheduled to begin …
Mount Spokane Park Road closing for summer construction
The summer closure of the Mount Spokane State Park Road, which is set to start around July 11, is required for safety during road repairs and resurfacing, says Steve Christensen, …
In brief: Little Spokane River shuttle service starts Saturday
The Little Spokane River shuttle service for paddlers will resume for the season on Saturday, running hourly on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., through Sept. 3.
Spokane Valley opens first dog park
The Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department turned an area of the park at the northwest corner of Mission and Bowdish streets into the city’s first dog park.
Field reports: Newman Lake access to close temporarily for weed control
The public access site at Newman Lake in eastern Spokane County will be closed June 7-9 to allow treatment of the lake with herbicide to control Eurasian milfoil and other …
National parks centennial gets first-class treatment on postage stamps
National parks will be featured in the mail this summer. On June 2, the U.S. Postal Service will begin celebrating the National Park Service’s centennial just in time for summer …
Calhoun now Valley’s acting city manager
Deputy City Manager Mark Calhoun was promoted to acting city manager at the Spokane Valley City Council meeting Tuesday night.
Husband and wife quit jobs, devote year to touring national parks
A Missouri couple that quit their jobs to visit all 59 major national parks in one year is in Washington this week during a sweeping journey of the country.
100 years ago in Spokane: Parks leader suggests folks not freak out about dandelions
From our archives, 100 years ago Spokane Parks Superintendent John W. Duncan (of Duncan Gardens fame) said that one of the most common questions he received this time of year …
Artists help celebrate CdA Park’s 125 years
Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition is turning 125 years old this year, and the celebrations are getting started this spring.
Little League field, more planned at parks surrounding public pools
The Spokane County Parks Department will begin construction this summer at the Southside Aquatics Center, and secured funds for the northside pool, to add ball fields, paved paths and landscaping …
Spokane County to add new cabin to popular offerings at Liberty Lake
Spokane County Commissioners bought a mobile, trailer-loaded cabin from local nonprofit the Inland Northwest Fuller Center for Housing to add to its offerings at Liberty Lake Regional Park this week.
Spokane Valley hopes FEMA will help cover windstorm damage to parks
Four months after the Nov. 17 windstorm, Spokane Valley takes stock of its trees.
Yosemite Park’s iconic attractions get new names
The prices of Yosemite National Park souvenirs have been slashed in half, and road signs directing visitors to iconic attractions have been switched.
As city expands Drumheller Springs, tribes work to improve the North Side park
For countless years, Drumheller Springs was a popular spot for wayfarers, the only location with clean, fresh water between Spokane Falls and the confluence of the Spokane and Columbia rivers …
Liberty Lake meeting to focus on proposed park
The city of Liberty Lake is seeking public input on the proposed Orchard Park, located in the city’s River District, at a meeting on Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at …
In brief: Fee-free entry days offered at state, national parks
State and federal land managers are waiving some visitor fees on holidays this year, including the upcoming Martin Luther King holiday.
Doug Clark: Paul Baker’s civil disobedience comes in a bread bag
Paul Baker is feeding the ducks at Cannon Hill Park. It’s against the rules, but Baker thinks they’re hungry.
Wildfire smoke, electrical problems hinder Spokane County aquatics season
Wildfire smoke and electrical issues are being blamed for lower attendance and revenue at Liberty Lake Regional Park this summer, but county staff were encouraged by the positive response to …
Mica Peak trail system in the works for land acquired through conservation program
Over the past two decades, Spokane County taxes have paid for the preservation of more than 7,600 acres of wildlands that faced private development. Park planners say acquisition of lands …
Out & About: Coeur d’Alene fisherman lands record moonfish
OUTCATCH – A pending state-record moonfish was caught last Sunday out of Westport, Washington, by Jim Watson of Coeur d’Alene. He was on a boat with All Rivers and Saltwater …
Field reports: Wildlife agency seeks public input on priorities
AGENCIES – Washington Fish and Wildlife officials are asking people to share views on the values and priorities that should drive the state agency over the next several years. A …
