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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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Boy jumping on a mini trampoline close-up.

Virtual Learning Recess Activities

Pandemic-induced virtual learning has reduced physical activity. Here are five ways for kids to get exercise during short class breaks on virtual schooldays.
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A group of kid skiers on top of a mountain.

Ski Idaho: Youth Passport & Programs

The Ski Idaho association's 5th/6th Grade Passport program provides free lift tickets at Schweitzer, Silver Mountain, Lookout Pass, and other Idaho ski areas.
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Mom and children paddling in kayaks and a stand-up paddleboard along a rocky slope of Lake Sullivan. Mossy grass and waterfall on the rocks.

7 Ways to Teach Kids to Love Public Lands

Personal experience and hands-on activities, from camping to Jr. Ranger programs, help children learn the value of America's public lands.
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A father and daughter flyfishing.

10 Coronavirus-Friendly Kids Activities

Avoiding crowds but not the fun -- ideas for outdoor family recreation and adventure in the age of COVID-19.
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