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2021

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Best Summer Camp Ymca Camp Reed

Thirty miles north of Spokane, tucked amid a cluster of evergreen trees, sits a place where memories are made. At dusk, the shimmering lake appears sleepy. During the day, it’s rife with bright yellow canoes, joyful screams and smiling faces.

This year, after racking up 10 total wins, YMCA Camp Reed enters the Best Of Hall of Fame. But, Camp Reed holds 108 years of history. There’s a good chance even you, dear reader, can recall fond memories from Camp Reed of singing campfire songs, staying up late inside your cabin and the sudden sadness that hits when it’s time to leave and head home.

“This is a place where kids can come to find themselves,” says Executive Director Carly Garras, whose camp name is Calypso. “They get to connect with kids outside of their usual spheres and try new things.”

Camp Reed has been a staple in the Inland Northwest since its opening as an all-boys camp in 1915. In 1968, the camp opened to girls as well, but that wasn’t the end of Camp Reed expanding its horizons. Along with typical summer camps, Camp Reed also offers Camp Goodtimes, a camp for children affected by cancer.

Camp Goodtimes Director Katie Swain (camp name Krusty) says that camp is a special bundle of joy, wrapped up with a ribbon for Goodtimes campers.

“Campers show up and get to be authentically themselves,” Swain says. “Whether they’re in our regular programs or Camp Goodtimes, they expand, grow, reach and they get to be silly. Or serious. They get to be whatever they want to be, and that’s the beauty of summer camp.”

YMCA Camp Reed sees almost 1,900 kids a year across all of their programs. No kid is ever turned away. They’re all welcome to make memories that will last a lifetime at Camp Reed.

“Everyone has a connection with Camp Reed in one way or another,” says Garras. “We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for community support. It’s a special place, and we’re excited for our next 100 years.”

— MADISON PEARSON

2nd PLACE: Camp Sweyolakan, Coeur d’Alene

3rd PLACE: Camp Spalding

Best Bike Store The Bike Hub

When I got in a car accident earlier this year — my fault for driving — I returned home to find that my primary mode of transportation had a flat tire. But I didn’t despair. I picked up my bike and lugged it back to the place where I bought it — the place where I’ve purchased most of my bicycles (and bike lights and water bottles) over my years in Spokane — the Bike Hub. They popped on a new tire within minutes. The location isn’t only convenient, the amount of free not-gonna-charge-you labor their staff has given me over the years has earned my undying loyalty. (DW)

2nd PLACE: North Division Bicycle; 3rd PLACE: Wheel Sport; NORTH IDAHO’S BEST (tie): CDA Bike Co., Vertical Earth

BEST PLACE TO SNOWBOARD MT. SPOKANE SKI & SNOWBOARD PARK

With four separate terrain parks — two for beginners and two advanced parks snaking their way down the entire length of the backside of the mountain — Mt. Spokane is a paradise for snowboarders of all levels. Proximity to Spokane, just an hour drive from downtown, makes Mt. Spokane the most convenient mountain for many riders around the Inland Northwest. Sunset doesn’t mark the end of the day at Mt. Spokane, either, which illuminates 16 runs every Wednesday through Saturday. (WM)

2nd PLACE: 49 Degrees North; 3rd PLACE: Schweitzer

Best Athlete Drew Timme Gu

“He’s Drew freakin’ Timme!” (Patricia C.); “Great athlete, fun to watch, great guy on and off the court. Good representation of Spokane.” (Jyl G.); “Team player!” (Hazel M.); “Because it’s Timme Time!” (Grace S.)

2nd PLACE: Anton Watson, GU

3rd PLACE: Rasir Bolton, GU

BEST DOG PARK

Unofficial South Hill Dog Park

“Location and space!” (Jillian A.); “Dogs and people are friendly!” (S.S.); “As long as they don’t get rid of it…” (Nathan L.)

2nd PLACE: SpokAnimal Dog Park at High Bridge

3rd PLACE: Valley Mission Dog Park

NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: McEuen Park Dog Park, Coeur d’Alene

Best Golf Course

Indian Canyon

“If I could only play one course for the rest of my life, it would be the Canyon — as long as I had a good supply of balls!” (Roberta W.); “Great layout, friendly staff, and I love the grass driving range.” (Patrick P.); “Great historic golf course.” (Bill A.)

2nd PLACE: Kalispel Golf & Country Club

3rd PLACE: Downriver Golf Course

NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: (tie) Circling Raven, The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course

Best Place To Ski 49 Degrees North

A year after an expansion added five runs and a high-speed chairlift to the resort on Chewelah and Angel Peaks, the bigger and better version of 49 Degrees North has made an impression on Inland Northwest skiers. Located 60 miles north of Spokane, 49 Degrees North strikes a balance between quality and value. With 86 runs across 2,325 skiable acres, the resort is one of the largest in the Northwest. Its location halfway to Canada receives a hefty average of 301 inches of snow each winter. (WM)

2nd PLACE: Schweitzer

3rd PLACE: Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park