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100 Things to Do Outside This Summer

Summer days waver between languid and whirlwind activities, work, and weekends. Is there ever enough time for all you want to do? Slow it down. ...
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Family biking on the trail of the Coeur d'Alenes.

Idaho’s Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes

The Cadillac of Biking Trails The paved, non-motorized, mostly-flat Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes rail trail is “The Cadillac of biking trails,” says long-time Wallace ...
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11 Ways to Make Camping More Glamorous

To go camping doesn't mean you have to rough-it, sleep uncomfortably, and return home stinky and exhausted. For beginners, a first camping trip can seem ...
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Glamping: Glamorous Camping for the Modern Outdoor Enthusiast

Tent glamping is a unique, comfy way to introduce your family to camping that involves anything from a canvas wall tent, to a tipi, yurt, ...
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Best Summertime Crags for Swimming & Climbing

Q’emiln Park in Post Falls, Idaho, and McLellan Conservation Area within Riverside State Park are both perfect destinations for rock climbing and swimming.
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Planning Summertime Family Adventures

Plan with less stress, and play more with your kids outside with ideas and inspiration from our Summer Adventure Guide.
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Inland NW Trail Runs Worth Traveling For

Although our Spokane area is abundant with trails, there are some hidden gems of the Inland Northwest that deserve a road trip to run or ...
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Camp Spalding summer staff teaching campers about wildlife as they touch animal pelts before going on a hike.

June Family-Friendly Events in Spokane and North Idaho

National Trails Day (June 2): Washington State Parks free admission day. Camp Caro Community Park: Free family and community activities, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Outdoor ...
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First Time Camper

How to Prepare Yourself and Your Child for Their First Camp Experience   Getting ready for camp means more than giving your kid “snack shack” ...
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