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Huckleberry Foraging Safety Tips

Bears are omnivores and love berries, so followed these 7 safety tips when you're out foraging for wild huckleberries.
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Hiking for Huckleberries with Kids

Looking for some hikes around Spokane with huckleberries? Hiking Inland Northwest mountains for huckleberries is a popular summer pastime. Western huckleberries—variable in color, from blue ...
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Camps for the Whole Family

Take your whole family on an all-inclusive vacation to a beautiful outdoor destination where the planning is done and recreation options await your arrival. According ...
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A group of kids canoeing.

When Are Kids Ready for Summer Camp?

Learn how to evaluate if your child is ready for an overnight summer camp and find a good program that meets your child's needs.
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Summertime Ice Cream Rides

7 regional family-friendly paved bike paths that include stops for ice cream.
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Choosing the Right Summer Camp for Your Kid

“I think there is a lot to be said for camp experiences that allow kids to dabble and try many new things. It helps them ...
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A group of kids around a campfire.

Outdoorsy Summer Camps & Schools – 2020

Summertime is for kids to experience outdoor adventure—the hands-in-dirt, skinned knees, messy-hair-don’t-care type of adventure. Here’s our annual list of regional summer camps and nature-based ...
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5 Great Spots for Hiking & Training

By Jill Wagner Little Spokane River Natural Area (North Spokane): A couple of different trailheads offer hilly and not-as-hilly options.   Kit Carson Loop (Mt. Spokane ...
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A friend group smiling before a marathon.

Walking a Half Marathon

I walk as part of my work commute and to do errands, but in the past eight years or so, walking and urban hiking have ...
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