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Summer Camps Guide – 2017
Summer is prime time for kids to romp in the woods, get dirty, climb trees, and take new risks. Around the region, there are summer ...
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Run Wild, Spokane: The Makings of a Trail Running Town
Located in the sweet spot between the Cascades and the Selkirk mountains, Spokane’s surrounding region hosts thousands of acres of public lands with hundreds of ...
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6 Inland NW Fun Runs for Kids & Families
Spring Dash (April 23): This is a great race to kick off the running season and raise funds for United Way of North Idaho. The ...
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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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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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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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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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