Outdoor Family
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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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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Learning from a Mountain: Grit and Resilience
Whether it’s awakening early enough to be at the mountain by 9 a.m., keeping track of and carrying one’s own gear, or standing up from ...
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Family Fun on Snowshoes
“Hey, kids, want to float on some deep snow?” This question should get them excited for snowshoeing, one of the easiest and least expensive winter ...
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Five Must-Have Items for Year-Round Outdoor Families
How much gear does an outdoor family need to have fun and stay comfortable outside all year long without breaking the bank and focusing too ...
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Inland NW Local Holiday Gift Guide: Family
This holiday season, OTM makes your shopping easy with our Local Holiday Gift Guide. There’s no need to search far and wide for gifts for ...
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Make Bringing Home Your Christmas Tree an Adventure to Remember
It’s easy to stop by the big-box store to pick up a Christmas tree from a parking lot full of trees that were shipped in ...
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