Outdoor Family

A group of youth mountain biking in a single line, sometimes two by two, on a forested dirt trail in the Northwest.

Inland NW Youth Mountain Biking Teams

Inland NW mountain-biking coaches created the Bikesaretheanswer.org website for families to learn about regional team and race options.
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Child ziplining down a cable, smiling at the camera, over a grassy hillside with pine trees in the background.

Where to Go Ziplining With Kids

Three Inland Northwest zipline tour companies offer experiences for adventurous families of varying ages, abilities, and group sizes.
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Two children laying down on a huge boulder examining a collection of rocks, with a hammer to break open rocks and explore the insides.on of small rocks and examining them.

Geology for Kids

Where to go and how to include geology with outdoor adventures and at-home with GeoKidz subscription boxes.
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Smiling child wearing a neon yellow personal flotation device while swimming in a lake.

How To Swim Safe At A Lake

From beginner to advanced swimmers and watersport recreationists, it's vital to know how to swim safe, especially in Northwest lakes.
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Young child riding his bike on a dirt pump track at Camp Sekani, with Ponderosa pine trees in the background.

Family Bike Events & Rides in the Inland NW

Biking opportunities for summer 2022 in the Inland NW for families and children, from casual family-ride events to MTB races.
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Youth mountain bike campers practicing riding techniques while riding in a circle over dirt and grass.

Inland NW Summer Adventure Camp Guide

List of summer camps in Washington and Idaho that provide unique, adrenaline-pumping, high-adventure recreation and nature-based skills.
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Child smiling while zooming down a zipline, wearing a blue helmet and safety harness, with forested background.

Why Kids Need Summer Camp More Than Ever

Youth camps and high adventure recreation can help improve the mental health and well-being of today's Pandemic Generation.
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Dad holding a small perch fish that he helped his toddler son catch. Child wearing a red life jacke, hat, and sunglasses, and holding a spin fishing rod.

Fishing with Kids: 3 Ways to Get Started

Spin (bait) fishing is simple and inexpensive recreation, making it a high-reward, low-barrier family activity for all ages and abilities.
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Two people stand-up paddling on the flat water of Lake Pend Oreille.

47 Summer Adventure Ideas for the Inland NW

Summer Adventure Guide's annual list of adventure travel and recreation trip ideas around the Inland Northwest for epic summer fun.
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