Outdoor Family
Local Guidebooks Help Families Get Outside with Their Kids
When exploring the outdoors or hiking with our children, “It’s easy for us to get frustrated,” says Harley McAllister, a father of four boys who ...
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Navigating the Backcountry with Kids
Beaver fever, iodine tablets, “Cathole” digging, bear-proof containers—these are just a few aspects of backcountry adventuring, where you can enjoy exceptional landscape beauty and natural ...
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Lake Critters & Junior Ranger Programs at Idaho’s Round Lake State Park
At Idaho’s Round Lake State Park, “The best way to observe wildlife is to hike around the lake” on Stewardship Trail (approx. 3 miles) or ...
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Beyond Swimming: 6 Ideas for Kids Without Getting Wet
When you’re not swimming or cruising in a boat, and it’s time for beach-based and flatwater, stay-dry activities, here are ways to combine physical activity ...
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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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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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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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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 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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