Hiking

Fri., Feb. 19, 1999

Two programs of interest to area hikers and backpackers are scheduled next week in Spokane.

Bill Frazier, state parks trail coordinator, will talk about the Spokane-to-Pasco rail trail, known as the Columbia Plateau Trail, Tuesday at a meeting of the Inland Empire Backcountry Horsemen at 7 p.m. in the Wildlife Building, 6116 N. Market. It’s free and open to the public. Info: 459-6426.

Thursday, Larry Barge of SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, will discuss “Lyme Disease: A Walk in the Woods” at REI, 1125 N. Monroe, at 7 p.m. Learn about Lyme Disease, protecting yourself against ticks and tick removal. It’s also free and open to the public. Info: 328-9900.

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