Camping

Campers playing in the water of Davis Lake and jumping off floating dock pads at Camp Spalding.

Spring and Summer Camps and Outdoor Programs for Children and Families

Kids enjoy learning about nature and science and participating in outdoor sports and recreation. They thrive in the outdoors, whether it’s trekking along a trail ...

Out There Outdoors April 23, 2016

Outdoor Holiday Gift Ideas: ENO Hammock Accessories

For anyone on your Christmas shopping list who has an ENO hammock or would otherwise appreciate a jolt of fun to their outdoors and camping ...

Out There Outdoors December 18, 2015

How to Avoid Bears

The bears in the Inland Northwest usually keep to themselves high in the mountains, but this summer was hot, which meant the huckleberries expired more ...

Katie Botkin November 2, 2015

Travel Gear to Hit the Road with This Fall: OzTent 30 Second Tents

No joke, these totally water-and-bug proof tents with plenty of room only take 30 seconds or less to set up. Of course, if you add ...

Derrick Knowles September 16, 2015

Travel Gear to Hit the Road with This Fall: Rad Dog Pocket Bowl

If you’ve ever tried to quench your panting dog’s thirst with your hydration belt bottle, you’ve experienced well-hydrated guilt while your dog goes dry. Enter ...

Janelle McCabe September 16, 2015

Travel Gear to Hit the Road with This Fall: Travel Chair (Joey Chair)

I had the chance to sit in several different models of TravelChair’s light, comfortable chairs at several events and festivals this year, and they changed ...

Derrick Knowles September 16, 2015

Hiker with a backpack looking at the sunset view atop rocks at Scotchman Peaks wilderness.

7 Wild Places — Epic Backcountry Drives & Adventures Along the Way

Backcountry roads can be the necessary evil of adventure: every recreationist has his or her story of harrowing, white-knuckled mountain driving or late-night tire repair ...

Aaron Theisen August 24, 2015

Inland Northwest Wildfire Resources for Outdoor Recreationists

With hundreds of wildfires burning around the Pacific Northwest, including thousands of acres in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, the skies around Spokane look apocalyptic ...

Out There Outdoors August 21, 2015

Mom and young daughter floating on a tube down the river.

Family Camping & Tubing On the Coeur d’Alene River

Panhandle National Forest offers family-friendly camping and river tubing away from the more popular, crowded Inland Northwest recreation hubs.

Amy McCaffree August 13, 2015