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Explore What’s New at Spokane’s Riverfront Park This Summer

Skate Ribbon What becomes of an ice ribbon when spring hits? Find out downtown Spokane, where Riverfront Park’s Ice Ribbon has transitioned to its spring ...
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MAST: School for Adventurers in the BC Rockies

“Head down! Head DOWN!” the instructor yells across the water. A head bobs out of the river just long enough to gasp for air, then ...
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100 Things to Do Outside This Summer

Summer days waver between languid and whirlwind activities, work, and weekends. Is there ever enough time for all you want to do? Slow it down. ...
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Spring Kings Porcini Mushrooms

I normally feature lesser-known species here in Leaf Root Fungi Fruit. However, there is a mushroom whose awesomeness is so unquestionable, that in spite of ...
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Little girl in sundress and hat in field.

Planning Summertime Family Adventures

Plan with less stress, and play more with your kids outside with ideas and inspiration from our Summer Adventure Guide.
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Camp Spalding summer staff teaching campers about wildlife as they touch animal pelts before going on a hike.

June Family-Friendly Events in Spokane and North Idaho

National Trails Day (June 2): Washington State Parks free admission day. Camp Caro Community Park: Free family and community activities, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Outdoor ...
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Camper is all smiles with the Biking costumed recreation leader.

First Time Camper

How to Prepare Yourself and Your Child for Their First Camp Experience   Getting ready for camp means more than giving your kid “snack shack” ...
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An adult woman lying on a camp pad journaling and an adult man boiling water during a backcountry camping trip in the Selkirk Mountains of Northern Idaho.

Fiber in the Outdoors

What Your Diet is Missing Summer is on its way, and we’re heading out for our day trips, backpacking adventures, and those fantastic beach picnics. ...
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Learn About Indigenous Sciences and Culture at Spokane’s Mobius Science Center

Spokane lies in the nexus of some amazing resources and educational opportunities; and with forest, rivers, mountains, prairies, and lakes, there is ample opportunity to ...
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