Destinations

Rider Kelsey Webster on the Watchmen Trail in the Boise Foothills Trail System, which wind some 200 miles into the gullies and grasslands north of town.

6 Mountain Bike Towns in the Inland NW

Six of the best Inland NW destinations for mountain biking, with trails for all levels and mountain town amenities for a multiday bike trip.
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View looking up at the top of western larch trees.

Hike To Big Tree Botanical Area (NE Wash.)

Hike to Big Tree Botanical Area in the Colville National Forest, located in NE Wash., starting from Lost Lake Campground.
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Person rafting through class IV whitewater rapids on the Selway River. Inflatable blue raft, yellow oars, and woman wears a safety helmet and PFD.

Rafting Idaho and Oregon’s Wild & Scenic Rivers

River permit demand exceeds supply for Idaho and Oregon's most popular whitewater rivers. Learn about 5 alternative, non-permit rivers to run.
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Cobblestone sidewalks and brick historical buildings that were former Army Officer housing, located on the Mukogawa U.S. campus.

4 Summer Outings with Elders Near Spokane

Help your elder loved ones to get outdoors safely and enjoy exercise and mental stimulation with these four outings around the Spokane area.
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Two people stand-up paddling on the flat water of Lake Pend Oreille.

47 Summer Adventure Ideas for the Inland NW

Summer Adventure Guide's annual list of adventure travel and recreation trip ideas around the Inland Northwest for epic summer fun.
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White fluffy flowers on tall beargrass stems at Mountain Spokane State Park.

Best Spring Wildflower Hikes in the Inland NW

Recommended parks and conservation areas for spring hikes to see wildflowers -- including Spokane, Cheney, Pullman, and Coeur d'Alene.
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Man hiking through a slot canyon, comprised of sandstone.

Explore Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Travel essay with exploration and recreation ideas for a visit to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah.
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Two cyclists riding over one of the train trestles on the Route of the Hiawatha rail-trail.

Find Adventure & Solitude On These Spring Rides Out Of Wallace, Idaho

Photo Credit: Idaho Tourism The spring months are a special time to visit the Silver Valley and Wallace, Idaho, with a bike or quiver of ...
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Group of kayakers paddling the big whitewater rapids on the Zambezi River, with one kayak tip high up, and a group of people in a raft upriver.

Whitewater Kayaking Africa’s Zambezi River

Interview with Inland NW kayaker Steve Bailey about his experience paddling the Zambezi River in south-central Africa.
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