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June 2026

Learning Rooted in Nature 

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Photos courtesy of Windsong School By Lauren Bergstedt  In an era when education is increasingly shaped by educational technology, standardized metrics, accelerated curricula and the idea that “earlier is better,” Windsong School offers a compelling, tech-free alternative. Rooted in child development and responsive to current neuroscience, Windsong School—the only Waldorf-inspired school in Spokane—provides an education that is both timeless and contemporary.  At Windsong, students […]

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Big Mountain, Big Fun: The Ultimate Family Adventure at Whitefish Mountain Resort 

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Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles If you’re looking for a summer trip with your family that maximizes a wide range of outdoor fun for kids and adults all in one place, Whitefish Mountain Resort is one of the most action-packed destinations in the Northwest. A little over four hours from Spokane in northwest Montana, the resort is a short drive up Big Mountain from the bustling Glacier

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Coeur d’Alene Sailing Club Open House June 28 

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Cover photo courtesy of the Coeur D’Alene Sailing Club The Coeur d’Alene Sailing Club is hosting an open house Sunday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the beach at North Idaho College, with hot dogs, soda and sailing opportunities in Melges 15s. The nonprofit has five member boats stored on the beach and sails weekday afternoons,

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Young boy in a teal-blue kayak paddling his way through surface lily pads at Lake Spokane.

Paddle This Summer with Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club 

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Cover photo courtesy of Carol Corbin Founded in 1971, the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club welcomes all paddlers—canoes, kayaks, rafts and paddleboards—with an emphasis on safety, fun and community. This summer, the club’s signature Tuesday evening paddles launch at 6 p.m. and rotate to a new spot each week, open to everyone. Intermediate and advanced paddlers can

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The Greater Spokane Park Challenge Returns for 2026 

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Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers By Jon Jonckers Greater Spokane Park Challenge is in its fifth year for 2026. Participating is simple: visit as many Spokane-area parks as you want (each month has a different theme), upload your entries to an online platform (no app necessary this year), and win prizes. The challenge runs

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Photo of sunset on top of Chilco Mountain.

Inland Northwest Summer Adventure Guide 2026 

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Cover photo courtesy of Summer Hess Looking for something fun or new to do on a hot day or a place to explore that you’ve never been to for a longer trip this summer? Use our annual guide to summer adventure in the Inland Northwest for ideas and inspiration!  Walk or Roll Your Way through Summer Parkways June 16: Spokane’s largest block

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Twin Eagles Wilderness School: Tiny Heartbeats in a Drum—Cultivating Empathy in the Wild

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Photos courtesy of Twin Eagles Wilderness School There is a profound magic that happens when children step away from modern noise and immerse themselves in the wild. Deep nature connection often hides in the quietest mysteries. One year at one of our Twin Eagles Summer Adventure Camps, our mentor and nature guide, Ben, found his

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A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Rossland Ride Weekend 

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Cover photo courtesy of Tourism Rossland Wake up tucked into the trees, sip your morning coffee and roll straight from your cabin to the trailhead. Around here, that’s just how summer mornings work. Other riders are already climbing into quiet forests, chasing alpine views, leaning into berms or snaking down flowy descents.  The sun sets late, and some

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Range to Ranch Adventure Summit June 18–21  

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Cover photo courtesy of Range To Ranch Retreat What started as an Inland NW overlanding retreat by a Spokane entrepreneur has grown into something much bigger. Range to Ranch Adventure Summit, presented by Toyota, returns for its second annual gathering June 18–21 in McCall, Idaho—a weekend of community, learning and exploring the peaks of Payette National Forest. The event brings

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