Outdoor Family

Campers playing in the water of Davis Lake and jumping off floating dock pads at Camp Spalding.

Spring and Summer Camps and Outdoor Programs for Children and Families

Kids enjoy learning about nature and science and participating in outdoor sports and recreation. They thrive in the outdoors, whether it’s trekking along a trail ...

Out There Outdoors April 23, 2016

Cultivating an Adventure State of Mind

Even as a little girl I loved adventures and never minded getting muddy. Growing up on a small farm, I had lots of open space ...

Amy McCaffree April 22, 2016

Visit the Spokane Fish Hatchery & Story Trail

Tucked away off Waikiki Road in northwest Spokane County is one of Washington state’s many fish hatcheries, owned and operated by Department of Fish and ...

Amy McCaffree March 22, 2016

Keeping Kids Active Outside All Winter Long

Everyone knows this essential truth: children enjoy playing outside. “A standard recommendation for well-child visits with my patients is the ‘9-5-3-2-1-zero’ guideline,” says Spokane-based pediatrician ...

Amy McCaffree January 19, 2016

Waterproof Kids: Gear to Keep Your Little Ones Playing Dry Outside All Winter Long

Long before we met each other, my husband and I were passionate about the outdoors and committed to adventurous recreation. Now, 10 years later and ...

Amy McCaffree December 20, 2015