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• Getting There: Funding sought for John Wayne trail

    February 27, 2012 in City on Page A1 There’s a chance the John Wayne Pioneer Trail in Whitman and Spokane counties could get $1.2 million in improvements as early as 2013. Washington State Parks is seeking a federal … 12

• U.S. to unveil new forest rules

  January 26, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — The Obama administration says new rules to manage nearly 200 million acres of national forests will protect watersheds and wildlife while promoting uses ranging from recreation to logging. 9

• Parks staffing in flux as shortfall forces cuts

  December 9, 2011 in City on Page A1 Riverside and Mount Spokane state parks likely will be combined and full-time employees reduced by about 40 percent as Washington State Parks officials scramble to slash the agency’s spending. A … 1

• County lowers pool fees

  June 16, 2011 in City on Page A8 Spokane County’s Northside and Southside aquatic centers will start their seasons Friday with 33 percent lower prices. Admission will drop from $6 to $4 for users 6 and older, from …

• Resorts closing books on powderful season

  April 7, 2011 in City on Page A1 The Inland Northwest’s five ski resorts will end regular operations Sunday, bidding farewell to a season that delivered above-average snowfall and increased business from skiers and snowboarders. “It’s been powder … 4

• ‘Powder day after powder day’

  April 6, 2011 in News, City The Inland Northwest’s five ski resorts will end regular operations Sunday, bidding farewell to a season that delivered above-average snowfall and increased business from skiers and snowboarders. “It’s been powder … 1

• Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program deserves Olympia’s attention

  March 10, 2011 in Outdoors on Page B1 Groups as diverse as elk hunters and bird watchers have found common ground on an issue simmering in Olympia. Unfortunately, Gov. Chris Gregoire and lawmakers are slower to recognize the … 5

• Some challenges for outdoor recreation this Fourth

  July 1, 2010 in Outdoors on Page B1 The mountains are waiting for hikers, boaters and campers to arrive on Fourth of July holiday weekend, but not necessarily with open arms. Snow still plugs some of the high-country …

• New Discovery Playground offers education through play

  May 14, 2010 in City on Page A7 Kids walking though the splash pad at the new Discovery Playground in Spokane Valley quickly figured out which bump to jump on to get the water started, shrieking with delight … 1

• Shoreline plan gets hearing

  March 4, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The Spokane Valley City Council and the city’s Planning Commission members spent most of the evening Tuesday listening to a lengthy presentation about progress being made on the city’s Shoreline …

• Boat show brings out the dreamers - and the buyers

  January 30, 2010 in News From the bow of a 37-foot luxury cruise boat complete with leather seats, two flat-screen televisions, a full-size shower and bed, Angela Moses’ grin spread wide. From the stern, and … 2

• Post Falls boat ramp to close Friday

  November 10, 2009 in Outdoors, Idaho The Post Falls boat ramp in Q’emiln Park will close for the season on Friday. The ramp on the Spokane River upstream of Avista Utilities’ dam usually closes in mid-November …

• Protecting grizzlies could close campgrounds

  May 4, 2009 in Region Protecting grizzly bears across a 4,560-square-mile swath of the Selkirk and Cabinet mountains will require closing hundreds of miles of backcountry roads used by hunters and huckleberry pickers, the Forest … 1

• Inland Northwest Motorcycle Show and Sale

  February 20, 2009 in Features on Page C3 What: Motorcycles and accessories from around the world, with Scooter Alley and video motorcycle racing. When: Today, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• If you go: Inland Northwest RV Show

  January 23, 2009 on Page C3 What: More than $13 million worth of the newest offerings in recreational vehicles for 2009. When: Today-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• EWU rink offers quality ice time

  January 15, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W1 Finding something to do in Cheney can be difficult when the weather is bad, but the Eastern Washington University Recreation Center offers winter activities for the community without the drive …

• In brief: Discount ski tickets available

  January 15, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF3 The Post Falls Parks and Recreation Department currently has discounted lift tickets to Schweitzer Mountain Resort. A limited number of tickets available are $50 for adults and $39 for juniors, …

• Strange snow year forced adjustments

  December 28, 2008 in Outdoors on Page T1 Unlike the huge dump of snow in Spokane last week, the snow in the 2007-08 winter came more gradually and steadily, and it disappeared the same way. Recreationists had to …

• Avalanche danger rises in West

  December 25, 2008 in City on Page B4 JACKSON, Wyo. – Avalanche centers around the Rockies warned that backcountry conditions were hazardous and likely to become even more dangerous with approaching storms. As centers in Colorado, Montana, Utah …

• White-water park in the works

  August 7, 2008 in Voices on Page N1 Members of the public will get their chance to comment on a proposal to build a white-water park in and along the Spokane River west of downtown during a community …

• Blazing a trail

  July 3, 2008 in Voices on Page N1 A decade-old vision for building pedestrian trails northward from the Little Spokane River is becoming a miles-long reality this summer with construction of key trail segments along Little Spokane Drive, …

• Ski Trails All Set For Slick Time Groomed Runs Await Both Skiers, Snowmobilers

  December 28, 1996 in Idaho on Page B1 Shoveling snow is becoming a life sentence in North Idaho. But the cross-county skiing and snowmobiling couldn’t be better, even though downed trees are making it impossible to groom the …

• Rivers Run Through Them Local Canoeists Grasp Wood’s Enthusiasm For Northwest Water

  June 7, 1996 in Sports on Page C6 As long as the rapids aren’t too rapid, Larry Wood of the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club has his paddle ready for a ride on the river. Photo by Craig …

• Don’t Expect A Heimbigner Farewell Tour Veteran Of 21 Rec-League Seasons Still Making An Impact At 48

  February 16, 1996 in Sports on Page C4 Jon Heimbigner no longer scores 20 points per game, but he still can hit from outside. Photo by Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review

• Taking Ride On Wild Side Local Street Lugers Find Extreme Form Of Entertainment

  October 13, 1995 in Sports on Page C4 1. Street lugers Troy Murphy, Tobin Hammock, Keith Hammock and John White share road with truck as they cruise near Coeur d’Alene. Photo by Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review 2. Keith Hammock …

• In Pursuit Of Leisure The Northwest Offers A Smorgasbord Of High-Energy Activities That Is Hard To Match Anywhere Else

  July 23, 1995 on Page G1 1. Energetic Northwesterners thrive on playing hard outdoors. Vigorous outdoor fun includes the Tour des Lacs in the Spokane-Couer d’Alene area. Photo by Rich Landers/The Spokesman-Review 2. The North Cascades …

• Summer Events Heat Up Area Ski Slopes Resorts Squeeze More Income Out Of Off-Season Activities

  July 22, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A10 Though bare of snow, the slopes of regional ski resorts are buzzing with mountain bikers and loads of activities as summer becomes an increasingly important season. Winter skiers will always …

• Group Anxious To Fix, Run Taft Tunnel Trail 15-Mile Section Of Rail Line Boasts 10 Tunnels, 7 Trestles

  July 21, 1995 in Idaho on Page B1 A non-profit group is exuberant about its plans to repair and operate the Taft Tunnel Trail - never mind that the Forest Service says startup costs could range from $800,000 …

• Natural-Born Runners Visitors To Schweitzer Discover Strength And Speed Of Horse With Five Gaits

  June 15, 1995 in Idaho on Page B1 Five-speed transportation Icelander Ragnar Tor Alfredsson demonstrated the “tolt” gait at Schweitzer on Wednesday morning. Photo by Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review

• Columbia Chronicles Patrolling Lake Roosevelt Increasing Popularity Of Columbia River’s Lake Roosevelt Means More Boating Violators

  June 14, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 1. Water hazards Anglers from Port Townsend, Wash., get indignant with ranger Terri Ray, who fined one of them $95 for keeping an illegal walleye. Photo by Steve Thompson/The Spokesman-Review …

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