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Teach Your Kids Survival Skills

If you don’t know about the “I Survived” historical fiction book series by Lauren Tarshis, then your kids likely do. Popular with readers from 3rd ...
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Get Ready for Summer Camp

Could this be the summer when your kid is ready for sleepaway camp? With the surge of interest in overnight programs, don’t delay registering. Last ...
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Adventure Travel at state parks: Two children with small plastic buckets and toy shovels exploring a freshwater creek as it flows into the Puget Sound during lowtide at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, Washington.

Adventure Travel For Families

Start your family's adventure travel planning process with ideas and tips from Out There Kids' columnist Amy McCaffree.
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Smiling child wearing a neon yellow personal flotation device while swimming in a lake.

How To Swim Safe At A Lake

From beginner to advanced swimmers and watersport recreationists, it's vital to know how to swim safe, especially in Northwest lakes.
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Youth mountain bike campers practicing riding techniques while riding in a circle over dirt and grass.

Inland NW Summer Adventure Camp Guide

List of summer camps in Washington and Idaho that provide unique, adrenaline-pumping, high-adventure recreation and nature-based skills.
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Two young teenage girls smiling at the camera while lounging in an ENO hammock in the sunshine.

5 Spring Rituals for Outdoorsy Families

Spring rituals and routines to help families celebrate and get ready for the season, from backyard hammocks to campsite reservations.
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A little girl standing in front of a fallen tree.

5 Tips for Healthier Kids

Ideas and strategies to help parents work toward better health and wellbeing for their children as well as the entire family.
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Child reading a trail map at a trailhead kiosk with two adults looking on.

Outdoor Survival Skills for Kids

Ideas for teaching and equipping kids, including the 10 Essentials, to survive alone in the wilderness and tips to prevent getting lost,
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Kids and moms hiking along the trails at High Drive Bluff Park in Spokane.

5 Tips for Spring Hikes with Kids

Whether it's one child or a small group of siblings, cousins, or friends, use these 5 tips to prepare for your next hiking adventure. Happy ...
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