Outdoor Family

Spokane Students Write from the Wilds of Yellowstone

Pioneer School students in 4th and 5th grades participate every other year in the National Park Service's Expedition Yellowstone program.

Derrick Knowles October 26, 2021

North Idaho Sports Education Fund (NIMSEF) help local kids in Bonner and Boundary counties get involved in skiing and snowboarding.

Derrick Knowles October 11, 2021

Ideas and strategies to help parents work toward better health and wellbeing for their children as well as the entire family.

Amy McCaffree September 27, 2021

Ideas for teaching and equipping kids, including the 10 Essentials, to survive alone in the wilderness and tips to prevent getting lost,

Amy McCaffree August 21, 2021

Small and durable, and easily maneuverable, plastic kayaks ideal for kids ready to discover new independence on a lake.

Sarah Hauge August 19, 2021

OTO writers share their ideas for recreation, adventure, and simply enjoying time at any lake in the Inland Northwest.

Out There Outdoors July 19, 2021

Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park is hosting a youth Mountain Bike Skills Camp and Mountain Adventure Day Camp.

Derrick Knowles July 11, 2021

Overview of the best lakes in eastern Wash., northern Idaho, western Mont., and southeast B.C., for paddling, fishing, and other recreation.

Amy McCaffree June 25, 2021

Our friends in the Inland NW outdoors community share their go-to adventures. Get inspired to explore someplace new this summer.

Carol Corbin June 10, 2021