Camping
5 Favorite Inland NW Lakeside Campgrounds
Lakeside campgrounds in Eastern Wash. and North Idaho that have great beaches, watersports recreation access, and reservable campsites.
Never Leave a Trace
With more visitors to public lands, human-induced wear and tear has increased and Leave No Trace practices are more important than ever.
Bear Country Safety Advice
Learn how stay safe in bear country and prevent encounters, whether living or enjoying recreation in or near bear habitat areas.
Bear Spray Science
A brief science history of bear spray, the red-pepper based repellent used by park rangers, hunters, and anyone else entering bear country.
Gear: TowerBall Yard Game
TowerBall is a fun, all-ages, multi-player toss game. Waterproof and packable and easy to bring to a park, barbecue party, or camping trip.
47 Summer Adventure Ideas for the Inland NW
Summer Adventure Guide’s annual list of adventure travel and recreation trip ideas around the Inland Northwest for epic summer fun.
Friendship Connections In the Great Outdoors
Time spent in the outdoors strengthens relational bonds and inspires self-discovery and awareness. Personal essay by Shallan Knowles.
Gear: O-Pen Ozone-Based Pocket Water Purifier
Roving Blue pen-sized water filter for hiking/bikepacking, hunting, or traveling overseas–or stow in a vehicle/camper in case of emergency.
Gear: BioLite AlpenGlow Lanterns
USB-rechargeable AlpenGlow LED lantern has warm and cool light settings for night-time campsite cooking, reading, or camp tasks.