Amy Silbernagel McCaffree

2 months ago | outthereoutdoors.com | Amy Silbernagel McCaffree

By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffreeThe ADA-accessible Spokane River Centennial Trail in Spokane County provides paved terrain and many trailhead access points with ADA-parking and restrooms that’s ideal for anyone with mobility issues or for a group of family or friends of varied fitness levels and preferred activity (e.g., walk, run or bike) or mileage goals.

Sep 27, 2024 | outthereoutdoors.com | Amy Silbernagel McCaffree

Cover photo courtesy Amy McCaffreeI had been freelance writing for “Northwest Runner” magazine for about five years when I landed my first story for “Out There Monthly” – a cover story about Nordic skiing, for the January 2006 issue. I have been a loyal contributor ever since.  Writing about the outdoors and living in Spokane are synonymous for me. New story ideas are everywhere.

Jul 8, 2024 | outthereoutdoors.com | Amy Silbernagel McCaffree

Cover photo courtesy Kara RatcliffTwenty-five-year-old Spokane resident and EWU student Kara Ratcliff is one of 42 athletes competing in the upcoming Highline World Championship, July 17-21 in Laax, Switzerland. She will be competing in the Freestyle Female division against 11 other women, including one other American. Ratcliff, who moved to Spokane from Boulder, Colorado, in fall 2022 and is a student in EWU’s Physical Therapy doctorate program, has been slacklining for less than three years.

Jul 3, 2024 | outthereoutdoors.com | Amy Silbernagel McCaffree

Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffreeEmerson was my first companion. An all-white Siberian husky—a dog breed I specifically chose for its high energy and athletic endurance—Emerson came into my life at a pivotal time. I was 24 years old, recovering from heartbreak, and had read that having a pet decreased stress and one’s risk of depression. I also wanted a running partner.

Jun 19, 2024 | outthereoutdoors.com | Amy Silbernagel McCaffree

Cover photo courtesy Carol CorbinWe asked two frequent Out There contributors and our managing editor about their favorite summer adventures and how they make the most of summer on top of work and family responsibilities. We hope their outdoor-adventure motivation and goal setting will help inspire your own summer explorations, whether it’s a hiking trail not far from home, a personal physical challenge, or an epic road trip to a new place.