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Urban Scavenger Hunt: Munzee

The goal of summer is to get kids outside. But what do you do on those no-trip weekends when no one wants to hike or bike but ...

Crystal Atamian July 30, 2020

Nutrition & Hydration: 4 Tips for Runners

Though I primarily run in the morning, I’ve noticed that the later in the day I go, the faster I am (whether this is due ...

Sarah Hauge July 30, 2020

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For the Love of Biking and Wind in the Face

More people starting biking during the pandemic and enjoying the correlating physical, mental, and emotional benefits.

Justin M. Short July 30, 2020

10 Lakes Near Spokane for Family Day Trips

On hot, sunny summer days, a waterfront park is one of the best places to be. Kids can swim, play on the beach, and dig ...

Amy McCaffree July 29, 2020

Finding Camas Flowers

Each spring the wet meadows of the Pend Oreille River Valley explode with the purple-blue blooms of one the regions’ most culturally important plants, common camas. Common ...

Adam Gebauer July 27, 2020

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5 Tips for Camping During COVID

Camping is considered low risk, according to infectious disease and public health experts. Use these tips and extra precautions to plan your next trip.

Sarah Hauge July 14, 2020

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Great American Outdoors

The corona virus pandemic has few silver linings, but one that may be the most lasting and positive is the dramatic increase in the number of Americans who have been ...

Derrick Knowles July 12, 2020

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Bikepacking Odyssey Across Washington State

Justin M. Short, the new Everyday Cyclist columnist, shares about his Cross-Washington Mountain Bike Race experience in May 2019.

Justin M. Short June 27, 2020

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Scanning for Wolves

By Travis Laurence Naught Northeastern Yellowstone National Park is unbelievably wild. A dear friend of mine has taken a group of university students there for a week every summer since ...

Out There Outdoors June 27, 2020