TRAILS -- The numbers are in for the third annual Spokane Bike Swap and the checks are written -- including a $30,000 boost for the Friends of the Centennial Trail. “Spokane Bike Swap has become the largest supporter of our Trail Builder’s Fund,” said Loreen…
PUBLIC LANDS -- The Forest Service has begun removing hazardous trees at the Stagger Inn Campground on the Priest Lake Ranger District and work will continue through June 30, says Panhandle National Forests spokesman Jason Kirchner. Stagger Inn and the adjacent Roosevelt Grove of Ancient…
BICYCLING -- The trend continues with alpine ski areas developing facilities for mountain bikers to enjoy during the summer season: Montana ski area goes big on mountain bike features Discovery Ski Area in Montana will open its opens new technical skills park for experienced mountain…
PUBLIC LANDS -- The value of a Washington state Discover Pass is going up. The $30 annual pass, required on vehicles in state parks and many other state lands, also will be valid for a free sandwich at many SUBWAY® sandwich shops. Most of Eastern…
HUNTING -- The public is getting a chance to help shape the Washington's game management plan at a series of public “open house” meetings scheduled by the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) this month. The public can also comment on key aspects of the…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.