Mt. Spokane, and the surrounding area. Whichever way that you choose your adventure, this loop will bring you back to the parking lot. Or if you would like to do part as a hike out and back that's ...

If you plan to participate in a First Day Hike at a park that becomes a Sno-Park during the winter, such as Lake Easton, Lake Wenatchee and Mount Spokane, a Sno-Park permit is required.

Spokane doesn't need Punxsutawney Phil to declare whether or not winter is coming to a close — just ask the 200-some skiers who on Sunday whizzed through the annual Langlauf cross country ski race on ...