Out There Kids

A dad serving breakfast to kids at the family campsite picnic table.

Create The Ultimate Family Camping Experience

5 ways to plan, coordinate, and implement a family camping trip that's doable and fun and will have kids asking for more.

Amy McCaffree April 30, 2017

Pedal to The Park: Explore Spokane’s Parks by Bike

Hop on your bike and pedal your way to one of these local parks for some simple, no-cost recreational fun. To find the best biking ...

Amy McCaffree April 29, 2017

Three boys and girl on their bikes ready to ride the campground loop road.

Best Family Bike Rides: These Inland NW Trails Are Great for Kids of All Ages

Biking as a family has never been easier. From bike trailers that hold two children and toddler balance bikes to trail-a-bikes and child-bike seats, there ...

Amy McCaffree April 24, 2016

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

Zora in awe of big trees. Photo: Ajia Town

4 Tips for Fall Hiking with Kids

Whether your family calls it a nature walk or a hike, when you’re out in nature walking with children the essential goal is the same: ...

Amy McCaffree October 18, 2014