Thrive Outdoors

Overhead view of workers spreading dirt along a shoreline that they are working to restore.

Shoreline Restoration Completed at Lake Spokane Recreation Sites

Enhancing Boater Experience and Environmental Stability

Green fields, a lake, green trees, and mountains in the distance.

Collaborative teamwork leads to success for conservation

For 23 years, Avista and the Kaniksu Land Trust have successfully partnered to turn conservation dreams into reality.

Three people outdoors in a field preparing to bird watch

Local Treasures with Pia: Klamath Bird Observatory

Every single bird counts at Klamath Bird Observatory

Group of young people posing by a surfboard by the lake

Local Treasures with Pia: Peak 7 shows youth the joys of nature

Peak 7 is founded on the premise that anyone should be able to enjoy nature, no matter their social economic background or skill.

Young hikers on Scotchman Peak

Local Treasures with Pia: Scotchman Peak

Teaching goats and people to share a mountain

Shovel, gardening gloves, and a newly planted tree outdoors

Growing best practices with the Spokane Arena

Utility-friendly tree upgrades coming soon to Boone Avenue