Outdoor Family

Best Ski Runs for Kids: NW Rockies

Best ski runs for kids brand-new to skiing/riding or advanced-beginners, recommended for Ski NW Rockies mountains.

Amy McCaffree December 6, 2022

Start your family's adventure travel planning process with ideas and tips from Out There Kids' columnist Amy McCaffree.

Amy McCaffree October 31, 2022

Inland NW mountain-biking coaches created the Bikesaretheanswer.org website for families to learn about regional team and race options.

Derrick Knowles August 16, 2022

Three Inland Northwest zipline tour companies offer experiences for adventurous families of varying ages, abilities, and group sizes.

S. Michal Bennett August 16, 2022

Where to go and how to include geology with outdoor adventures and at-home with GeoKidz subscription boxes.

Shallan Knowles August 15, 2022

From beginner to advanced swimmers and watersport recreationists, it's vital to know how to swim safe, especially in Northwest lakes.

Amy McCaffree July 12, 2022

Biking opportunities for summer 2022 in the Inland NW for families and children, from casual family-ride events to MTB races.

S. Michal Bennett June 19, 2022

List of summer camps in Washington and Idaho that provide unique, adrenaline-pumping, high-adventure recreation and nature-based skills.

Amy McCaffree June 9, 2022

Youth camps and high adventure recreation can help improve the mental health and well-being of today's Pandemic Generation.

Amy McCaffree June 9, 2022