Outdoor Family

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 ...

Amy McCaffree May 13, 2018

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 ...

Amy McCaffree April 30, 2018

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 ...

Amy McCaffree April 30, 2018

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 ...

Lisa Laughlin April 29, 2018

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 ...

Amy McCaffree April 29, 2018

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 ...

Amy McCaffree April 27, 2018

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 ...

Amy McCaffree April 26, 2018

photo of Howko family in front of cabin.

Raising A Kid as an Outdoor Family

Learning from those farther along their parenting journey can inspire and encourage the less-experienced among us. Jonathan Johnson and Amy Howko, from Cheney, Wash., have ...

Amy McCaffree March 27, 2018

Boulder, Colorado, Hosting World’s Cutest Toddler Race 2018 Strider Cup® World Championship Features 2- to 6-Year-Olds on Strider Bikes Rapid City, S.D. (Feb. 21, 2018)—Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer ...

Out There Outdoors March 7, 2018