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The Mystery of the Council Circle

Did the floods roil over it? Or did a forklift just plop it in place? Has it always been there?  Or, as one Spokane West ...
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Family Trail Adventures along the Spokane River

The Spokane River exudes energy and mystery, fascinating kids and parents alike. A hike along a river is a fun way to explore nature while ...
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Hand-Built Wheels Put Cyclists in the Right Direction

No sooner do I lean my bike against the fence than Matt Larsen glances down and says, “Your tires are on backwards.” Sure enough, when ...
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The Cooper’s Hawks of Comstock Park

By the time you read this, the family of Cooper’s Hawks at Comstock Park have been basking in warmer climes for some time. “Snowbirds” like ...
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Run Wild: The Making of a Trail Maniac

Why run trails? I have lived in the Northwest since 1982, but I actually didn’t start running until 2007 because it was required for a ...
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All That and More: How Bone Broth Can Save Your Relationship

Unless you’ve been living in a media vortex or have no friends, you’ve probably been hearing the raves about bone broth. The claims of its ...
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Child sitting in a camp chair at a campsite, with trees in the background.

Family-Friendly Campgrounds in North Idaho & Eastern Washington

Camping days stretch long for children to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy time free of schedules and technology. Camping is as transformative as it ...
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Photo of two girls kayaking on the Spokane River.

7 Summertime Adventures for the Whole Family

  #1 Experience a River of No Return Jet Boat Tour Experience Idaho’s famed Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and the wild Salmon ...
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Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Kids’ Fishing Day Reels in Fun for All

If there ever were an event that is solely about supporting a new generation of anglers, the Clear Lake Annual Kids Fishing Event is it. ...
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