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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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Spokane River and Falls in downtown (December 1970).

Spokane House Fur Trade Encampment and Symposium

Visit the years 1810-1826 at the Spokane House June 9 and 10 and experience living history with the opportunity to talk to fur traders, voyageurs, ...
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Photo of young boy and grandfather along the river edge.

Teaching Kids How to Fly Fish

Everyone has a nostalgic story about how it all began. “I’ve been fishing my entire life but began fly fishing when I was 19 years ...
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Young campers at Camp Spalding in a large circle holding onto the edge of a huge round parachute to play games.

Outdoorsy Summer Camps – 2018

Want your kid to enjoy dirty hands and knees as they experience challenges and excitement in the great outdoors? Here’s our annual list of regional ...
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Family Outdoor Events & Adventures

 Spokane Bike Swap & Expo (April 14): Find a new bike for your kid (or yourself) at the region’s largest bike consignment sale—Spokane County Fair ...
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Group of youth summer campers enjoying the rugged outdoors at Twin Eagles Wilderness School. Kids wearing shorts, t-shirts, standing in the forest, one sitting on a tree branch.

Nature Schooled: Education and Child Care Options that Embrace the Outdoors

Spokane area parents have some great education and child care options that regularly offer time out in nature and outdoor recreation activities. Pioneer School Grades ...
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Photo of kid in front of make believe fire made from twigs and a tree stump.

15 Top Family Campgrounds

A quintessential summer activity, camping allows kids all-day, hands-on adventure. Use this alphabetical list of recommended public campgrounds around the Inland Northwest to plan your ...
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Photo of father and son on wooden bridge over the Spokane River.

Best Hiking Trails with Kids & Strollers

Comfortable shoes, a positive attitude, good endurance, hydration, and yummy trail snacks make all the difference when hiking with children.   WASHINGTON Bowl & Pitcher ...
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Photo of family paddleboarding on the Spokane River.

10 Family Summertime Adventures

Tube the Spokane River: Experience an urban river adventure with thrilling class I-II rapids. It’s easy with FLOW Adventures, which provides big tubes, PFDs, and ...
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