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A father and daughter flyfishing.

10 Coronavirus-Friendly Kids Activities

Avoiding crowds but not the fun -- ideas for outdoor family recreation and adventure in the age of COVID-19.
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A kid biking along a lake trail.

Trail Etiquette

Some of us have been struggling more than others with social distancing in the outdoors. Like that group walking side-by-side down the middle of the Centennial Trail that seem insulted by the ...
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Two people laying in hammocks outside.

SPOvid-19 Local Adventure: Biking & Urban Hammocking

By Alison Bender, professor of Recreation and Leisure Services at EWU To help you make the most of your outdoor time and keep things fresh ...
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Person running on a forest trail.

SPOvid-19 Local Adventure: Yeti Ultra 24-Hour Challenge

By Chris Cindric To help you make the most of your outdoor time and keep things fresh during the pandemic, the faculty of Eastern Washington ...
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A man walking through a grass field.

SPOvid-19 Local Adventure: Hiking Stubblefield Trail

Our second adventure is a family-friendly visit to the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge (TNWF), located 6 miles south of Cheney, Washington, to hike through the ...
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A group around a campfire.

Finish It First

Competitive temperaments and marital harmony aren’t the best of bedfellows. One-on-one challenges thrive on conflict, not the likes of compassion and compromise. How, then, can ...
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A woman and her dog walking on a trail towards a lake.

Spring Hiking to Odessa Craters

Enjoy the spring beauty of Odessa Craters, with its gorgeous spring wildflowers and unique geology, but come with tick-repellant.
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A family hiking along a lake.

Insatiable Vortex of the Hungry Runner

Some time ago, I decided to train for a 100-mile running event. I’ve made a lot of bad decisions in my life, but I’m beginning ...
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A group biking on a mountain trail.

SPOvid-19 Local Adventure Series

By Chris Cindric Now that most Washington State parks and public lands open again, this is truly welcome news. The ability to get outside has been ...
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