Holly Weiler

2 months ago | outthereoutdoors.com | Holly Weiler

Cover photo courtesy of Holly WeilerArguably the most unique wilderness area hike in Washington State, Juniper Dunes Wilderness consists of over 7,000 acres of designated wilderness on Bureau of Land Management property. Adjacent to the wilderness area, BLM additionally manages nearly 4,000 acres of Off Highway Vehicle(OHV)-accessible lands.  This area contains the largest juniper forest in Washington and serves as a refuge for a wide variety of native wildlife.

Feb 27, 2025 | outthereoutdoors.com | Holly Weiler

If you are a mountain biker, hiker, skier, climber, road biker, whitewater boater, snowmobiler, off-roader, or do just about any other outdoor activity in the backcountry or travel on back roads in the Inland Northwest, you should already have a Life Flight Network membership.

Feb 14, 2025 | wta.org | Holly Weiler

By Holly WeilerSpokane-area assistant crew leaders Mary Beth and Jim Fitzgerald celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on-trail last fall by joining a day work party. While they met through their shared workplace, it was a shared love of the outdoors that has shaped their relationship and shines through in their commitment to both each other and to trails. From the beginning, their relationship has had an outdoor component.

Jan 13, 2025 | outthereoutdoors.com | Holly Weiler

Frater Lake SnoPark is a day-use only trail system maintained for winter access via the SnoPark system (permit required) and easily accessible from Highway 20 just west of Tiger/east of Colville. The main trail system consists of 16 kilometers of trails that are groomed for Nordic ski access as conditions allow. Since this SnoPark sits at 3,180’ elevation, sometimes there is not sufficient snow to allow for grooming.

Jan 12, 2025 | outthereoutdoors.com | Holly Weiler

Free outdoor-themed entertainment Washington State Parks will hold a fee-free day (no Discover Pass required) on both Jan. 1 and Jan. 20. Note that SnoParks on Washington State Park property are not included in fee-free days. Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness will be offering several fun winter outings! Advance registration is required and some trips may fill up, so check calendars and sign up right away. Offerings include Regal Creek on Jan. 11, Dry Creek Wildlife ID and Tracking on Feb.