Chris Maccini

Sep 23, 2024 | outthereoutdoors.com | Chris Maccini

By Chris MacciniCover photo courtesy of Jess WalterIn 2006 and 2007, a newspaper-reporter-turned-novelist named Jess Walter wrote a recurring humor column for Out There called “The Urban Outdoors.” At the time, Walter had recently published his fourth novel, “The Zero,” which was named a finalist for the National Book Award.

Jun 6, 2024 | outthereoutdoors.com | Chris Maccini

By Chris MacciniWhen John D. Linder set out to build a new lodge on Mount Spokane, he was inspired by the recent opening of the world’s first double chairlift, the Riblet Tramway that began operating on the mountain in 1947. Over the course of the next five years, Linder and his family oversaw construction of “Linder’s Lodge” alongside the mountain road.

May 15, 2024 | outthereoutdoors.com | Chris Maccini

By Chris MacciniCover photo courtesy of Summer HessHistory can sometimes feel lost to the past. It’s the challenge of historians, museum curators, and historical societies to help bring the stories of years gone by to life in the present day. That’s the spirit behind the Heritage Network’s effort to build a “Columbia Boat,” a unique watercraft with a connection to the history of the Inland Northwest.

Mar 24, 2024 | outthereoutdoors.com | Chris Maccini

The Hauser Lake Icebreaker RunBy Chris MacciniCover photo courtesy of Hauser Lake Ice Breaker RunLooking to get tuned up for Bloomsday while raising money for a good cause? The Hauser Lake Icebreaker Run is a 10K and 5K road race which benefits the Double J Dog Ranch, a 503c nonprofit sanctuary for dogs with special needs. This year, the event is on Saturday, April 20, two weeks before Bloomsday, making it the perfect shakedown before the region’s biggest race.

Feb 18, 2024 | outthereoutdoors.com | Chris Maccini

By Chris MacciniIf you’re looking for Dan Wilson on a Wednesday evening, there’s a good chance you’ll find him outside, atop a bicycle, no matter the season. Wilson keeps a standing date with his mountain biking buddies: Wednesdays at 6 p.m., regardless of the weather. As winter approaches and the days grow shorter and cooler, Wilson and his friends break out the headlamps and handlebar lights to continue their riding in the dark. That buys them a few more weeks of evening riding.