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3 Simple Ways to Picnic

As we work through reopening parks, trails, and outdoor recreation sites, picnics and family mealtimes in the park are becoming more and more appealing. Here are ...
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It Doesn’t Have to Suck to Be Worth It

“It was pretty grim,” says Geoff of the 50-mile slog we were attempting to complete. He’s done it before. Twice. He ought to know.   We were winding our way through ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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