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@paddleandtrails.bsky.social
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We are outdoor adventure enthusiasts passionate about mixed trail mountain biking, kayaking & paddle boarding, backcountry snowshoeing, backcountry touring & xc skiing.
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Rialto Beach, an untamed stretch of coastline within Olympic National Park. Known for its dramatic sea stacks, pounding surf, & hauntingly beautiful driftwood, a sensory experience that embodies the wild spirit of the Pacific Northwest. 🏔❄️☀️ #pnw #olympicnationalpark #adventure
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Rialto Beach ~ Olympic National Park
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November 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Spent the day walking along the lake before ducking into Bear Paw Cookies Bakery and Crepes on Sherman Ave for an afternoon snack. Which we enjoyed while overlooking Lake Coeur d'Alene... 🏔❄️☀️#Idaho #idahome #cdaidaho #lake #outdoors #parkchat
November 9, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Deep inside #olympicnationalpark, you will find Sol Duc Falls. A wooden footbridge spans the gorge, which allows you to gaze down into the roaring chasm — a breathtaking display of power and grace. 🏔❄️☀️ #pnw #adventure #waterfall #rainforest #parkchat
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Olympic National Park ~ Sol Duc Falls
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November 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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We spent a long weekend in the Pacific Northwest... 🏔❄️☀️ #nationalpark #adventure #parkchat #washingtonstate #pnw
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Olympic National Park & Crab Fest
Explore Olympic National Park and Port Angeles during the Dungeness Crab Festival, a perfect weekend getaway with stunning views.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Looking for a portable pellet grill, see below for our review of the @recteq_official Road Warrior 340P... 🏔❄️☀️ #recteq #grilling #pelletgrill
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RECTEQ ROAD WARRIOR 340P WOOD PELLET GRILL
0 (0) We had talked about getting a combo grill + smoker for about ten years. Immediately after moving to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in September 2024, we ordered one; it was actually delivered to the house...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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I would be remiss if we did not share our final adventure on Priest Lake back in mid-September. Stella & I can't wait to go back, as there is so much more to explore... We paddled from the shore of Priest Lake State Park with a total paddle of 14 miles... 🏔❄️☀️ #parkchat #kayaking #adventure #camping
October 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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We spent the weekend in Bonners Ferry at North Haven Campground. On Saturday, we drove into Canada to explore the Ka Papa Cedars Trail west of Creston. The trail wanders through an old-growth Cedar Grove, affectionately named Ralph's Grove. 🏔❄️☀️ #canada #idaho #hiking #adventure #foodie #parkchat
October 6, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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We spent time on Lake Koocanusa twice this summer, the first of our paddling adventures on the lake. 🏔❄️☀️ #kayaking #kayakingadventures #Montana #adventure #lakelife #parkchat
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Montana - Kayaking Lake Koocanusa
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September 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Good morning... Quite possibly the last paddle of the year as we spent the day paddling Spirit Lake. Covering just north of 11 miles... at times the lake was glass... what a great way to end the season... 🏔❄️☀️ #idaho #idahome #kayaking #kayakingadventures #fall #naturelovers #lakelife #fallkayaking
September 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Good day... A #saturdaythrowback from #Colorado, A mountain goat enjoying their breakfast in the high alpine on Mount Blue Sky... 🏔❄️☀️ @nikonusa #wildlife #wildlifephotography #mountaingoat #tundra #mountains #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #parkchat
September 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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We ventured to Cascade and McCall, Idaho, for the Labor Day weekend. Read more about the adventure in the link below... 🏔❄️☀️ #Idaho #Adventure #ParkChat
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Labor Day 2025: Cascade/McCall, Idaho Adventure
Join us as we share our Labor Day adventures in Cascade and McCall, Idaho. Discover what makes this destination a must-visit.
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September 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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A great day on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, 40+ miles, Black Rock to east of Enaville with a dip down into Pinehurst as we made our way back... the last few miles were a slight challenge as the wind picked up significantly... 🏔❄️☀️ #Idaho #idahome #railstotrails #biking #railstotrails #parkchat
September 21, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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Sneaking in one last summer evening paddle on Lake Coeur d'Alene as the Autumnal Equinox will soon be upon us... and yes we topped the evening off with fish & chips at The Crown & Thistle... 🏔❄️☀️ #idaho #idahome #kayaking #kayakingadventures #CDA #lake #thursdayvibes #parkchat
September 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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Another adventure in #Montana... 🏔❄️☀️ #kayaking #adventure #parkchat
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Libby, Montana Adventure II
0 (0) Recently, we returned to Libby, Montana to explore more of Lake Koocanusa on our kayak, The Big Mango. During our earlier trip, we had kayaked two different areas of the lake, but the wind preve...
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September 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Smoked a slab of Coho Salmon on the Recteq Road Warrior 340P & yes, it turned out perfectly. Keep an eye out as our review for the Road Warrior will post shortly, 🏔❄️☀️ #recteq #recteqroadwarrior340p #smokedsalmon #pelletsmoker #foodie #idahome #parkchat
September 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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#idahoadventure, Stella and I spent the day, Saturday, in Sandpoint, putting the "Big Mango" in at City Beach Park. We paddled up Sand Creek before reversing course & paddling out on the Pend Oreille River. Another #idaho paddle in the books. 🏔❄️☀️ #idahome #kayaking #adventure #parkchat
September 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Paddled the Spokane River Tuesday evening before topping the night off with a little spontanaity as we headed over to The Crown & Thistle for a late dinner... great time on the water and a fantastic meal... 🏔❄️☀️ #standuppaddleboard #paddleboarding #coeurdalene #Idaho #idahome #tuesday #CDA #parkchat
August 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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15 + 15 = a great day on the water & our mountain bikes. We started Sunday morning paddling from the Harrison Marina up the Coeur d'Alene River. Once back, we jumped on our mountain bikes & peddled to the top of the bridge along the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes.🏔❄️☀️ #kayaking #adventure #biking #idaho
August 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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A few weeks ago, we spent time in Libby, Montana... 🏔❄️☀️ #Montana #Adventure #Kayaking #camping #parkchat
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Libby, Montana Adventure
0 (0) Four weekends ago, we visited Libby, Montana, an area of Montana that we had never previously ventured to. Libby, located within the Kootenai National Forest, is just a short distance from Troy....
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August 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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#Idaho, there are gems throughout the state, some no more special than others, however, Redfish Lake never disappoints as we spent the day on the water as well as biking around the various campgrounds... this place is magical... 🏔❄️☀️ #mountainbiking #kayaking #adventure #bikeride #idahome #parkchat
August 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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While kayaking on Lake Hayden, we stumbled on a cow moose grazing on the northern end of the lake. These types of wildlife encounters are rare and special... onto the next adventure... 🏔❄️☀️ #moose #kayak #lake #kayaking #wildlife #idaho #idahome #parkchat
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The Lake Hayden Moose
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August 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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We spent Sunday out on the Clark Fork River, paddling from the Clark Fork Drift Yard. A great day on the water, outside the gusty winds we had on the return portion of the trip. 12+ miles in total... 🏔❄️☀️ #Idaho #idahome #kayakig #kayak #kayakingadventures #adventure #clarkforkriver #parkchat
August 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Good evening, we've knocked a lake off our list that we've been wanting to kayak. We circumnavigated Cocolalla Lake on Saturday, battling a bit of stiff breeze as we paddled south along the western shore before heading back to the launch. 🏔❄️☀️ #idaho #idahome #kayaking #kakay #adventure
August 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Need to lug your kayak around? We found our solution... Suspenz End Airless Cart... 🏔❄️☀️ #kayking #kayak #gearreview #parkchat
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SUSPENZ END AIRLESS CART
0 (0) After carrying The Big Mango around for the last 10 years, usually fully loaded with our gear, we resigned to purchasing a cart. A kayak cart allows us to park further away from the water’s entr...
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July 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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We spent the 4th of July in Montana... 🏔❄️☀️ #adventure #camping #montana #ParkChat
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4th of July in Montana
0 (0) Over 4th of July weekend, we ventured to Montana. We had high expectations for paddling many miles on three different bodies of water. Like all of our previous trips this summer, the weather did...
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July 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM