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Outside Walla Walla

by Gwen and Steve Dildine

OutsideWallaWalla.com | Showcasing outdoor recreation throughout the Walla Walla valley and northern Blue Mountain regionOutside Walla Walla is a website, a collection of outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Walla Walla valley and into the Blue Mountains. We believe in authentic information based on first-hand experiences. Through meticulous research, hours of exploration, and late nights developing this resource, we present Outside Walla Walla with love.

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Episodes

  1. Top 10 Hiking Trails in the Blues

    Top 10 Hiking Trails in the Blues Finding trails to enjoy is what inspired Outside Walla Walla. With 715 miles of trails in the Umatilla National Forest and 2,700 miles in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, hiking opportunities are plentiful. These two forests account for roughly 3.3 million...

  2. Grow Them Wild

    Before we grew our family, Steve and I knew we wanted to raise our kids engaging with the outdoors as much as possible. OutsideWallaWalla.com is the result of a giant research project, and the kids have been along for the ride the entire time. Plenty of naps happened on a trail in the backpack...

  3. Make a Splash: Water Sport Adventures

    When the weather warms up and the rivers swell, there's no better way to cool off and explore the Walla Walla Valley and the surrounding Blue Mountains than by heading straight for the water. At Outside Walla Walla, we’re passionate about getting folks outdoors and into the wild beauty of our...

  4. Biking Main Street to the Mountains

    When is the best time to ride in the Walla Walla Valley? When winter hasn’t quite relinquished to spring at higherelevations. When the Dogwoods are blooming and the alkali bees are coming out of hibernation. When the promise of summer’s heat yields the opportunity to watch the sunrise over the…

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  5. Outdoor Recreation in Walla Walla

    Wine, wheat, and onions—yes, Walla Walla does all three well. Hiking, biking, birding, kayaking—turns out, Walla Walla is a hub for outdoor recreation too. Walla Walla is an exceptional home base to explore vast arrays of terrain and engage in a whole host of outdoor activities. Agriculture put…

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  6. Gateway to the Northern Blues

    Southeast Washington is a vast landscape. In just one county the annual rainfall can vary at times by 30 inches. Natural springs bubble up throughout the Blue Mountains while sage brush anchors the dry, desert soils. Sprinkled throughout the region are numerous small towns that reflect this…

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  7. Journey Through Time at Wallula Gap

    Basalt flows dating back millions of years spread far and wide; iconic Pacific Northwest rivers shifted course, trading channels; massive floods shaped the landscape for thousands of years, Wallula Gap’s past is a convergence—of geologic events, of rivers, of civilization. For a full write up of...

  8. Adventures in the Snow

    Outside Walla Walla is a website showcasing outdoor recreation throughout the Walla Walla valley and northern Blue Mountain region. Enjoy four-season fun. This podcast, we focus on snow sports. Do you have little kids who like to sled? Let's be honest; adults enjoy the thrill too. The variety of...

  9. Winter Hiking in the Blue Mountains

    It is possible to hike all year! There are a handful of lower trailheads near the South Fork Umatilla River that provide a scenic reprieve from the pace of winter holidays, commitments, and resolutions. For more information and links to the details, check out our Winter Hiking in the Blue…

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  10. Recreation U | Information & Practice

    Launching our Recreation U series, Gwen introduces the steps she took to feeling more confident outdoors. Hint—she loves information!

  11. Where should I go?

    There is so much to do and see! In this episode, Outside Walla Walla talks about a few things to consider when planning an outdoor adventure as well as the tools and information available on outsidewallawalla.com!

  12. Expectation Gaps

    Our Instagram feed doesn’t tell the full story. There are many challenges that come with recreation, so leave your expectations at home and enjoy the experience!

  13. An Adventurous Idea

    What is Outside Walla Walla? Why are we doing this? Outside Walla Walla is an experience. One that leads to great adventures. A website packed full of tales of exploring the wild and ideas about how to create your own story. There are so many scenic, historic, protected, magical places…

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  14. Welcome to Outside Walla Walla

    OutsideWallaWalla.com showcases outdoor recreation across the Blue Mountain Region encompassing northeast Oregon and southeast Washington. This podcast features stories, interviews, and tips to discover your next adventure!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

OutsideWallaWalla.com | Showcasing outdoor recreation throughout the Walla Walla valley and northern Blue Mountain regionOutside Walla Walla is a website, a collection of outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Walla Walla valley and into the Blue Mountains. We believe in authentic information based on first-hand experiences. Through meticulous research, hours of exploration, and late nights developing this resource, we present Outside Walla Walla with love.

HOSTED BY

Gwen and Steve Dildine

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OutsideWallaWalla.com | Showcasing outdoor recreation throughout the Walla Walla valley and northern Blue Mountain regionOutside Walla Walla is a website, a collection of outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Walla Walla valley and into the Blue Mountains. We believe in authentic...

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Outside Walla Walla is created and hosted by Gwen and Steve Dildine.
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