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Running with Kids

For many kids who run, Bloomsday suffices. At nearly 7.5 miles, it’s long enough to require training if they want to take the race seriously, ...
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Photo by Kaitlin Barnhart

Fishing with Kids: Connecting Foster Kids with the Outdoors

What if they don’t catch a fish? I started to worry, but as the truck doors swung open and the boys filed out, I could ...
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Young boy observing a large brown tortoise eat a dandelion on the grass, with two smaller tortoises nearby.

11 Ideas for Family Fun in the Great Outdoors

1) Hike or Bike in Palisades Park: This 700-acre nature park west of Spokane has awesome views of the city and several trails for hiking ...
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Photo of Jon Snyder at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle.

The Value of Recreation: a Conversation with Jon Snyder

Jon Snyder, former Spokane City Councilman and Out There Monthly founder, has served as Washington State’s Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development Policy Advisor for over ...
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Spring & Summer Outdoor Events for All Ages

Lilac Century Bike Ride (April 30, 2017) Like SpokeFest in the spring, the Lilac Century Bike Ride is a great way to kick off the ...
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Your Microbiome: More Than Just a Trendy Term

Take a look at your belly. There is some skin, a layer of adipose tissue (some of us may have more than others), some muscle, ...
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Photo of Hog Lake Falls by Holly Weiler.

Folsom Farm to Hog Canyon Loop

Easy access to both the mountains and the deserts ranks high among the many benefits of living in the Inland Northwest, and April is a ...
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Photo overlooking grain elevators along the JWT.

The Washington Bikes PAC

As this year’s legislative session enters its final month, Alex Alston, state policy director at Washington Bikes, recaps the statewide bike-related bills and budget proposals ...
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Team OTM at the end of the Spokane 2 Sandpoint Relay Run.

Out There Challenge

I sat more and moved less this winter than just about any other time in my life. A hefty work load, learning to be a ...
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