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Free Fishing Weekend in Washington: June 12-13

Every first weekend in June, WDFW hosts Free Fishing Weekend to encourage first-timers to experience the sport.

Out There Outdoors June 3, 2021

Spokane Bike Swap & Expo Returns June 12

After needing to be cancelled last spring, Spokane Bike Swap & Expo returns on June 12, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Amy McCaffree June 3, 2021

Man holding Black Crappie fish and smiling at the camera.

Fishing Close to Home in Spokane & North Idaho

8 destinations near Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and Sandpoint: drive less, fish longer, and take advantage of the longer daylight hours.

Crystal Atamian June 2, 2021

Sandpoint Based Breakwater Expeditions Offers Adventures of a Lifetime for Teens

Adventures in the outdoors can be some of the most powerful, transformative experiences for many people, especially for teenagers. Yet many kids don’t have the ...

Out There Outdoors June 2, 2021

Children swimming and paddleboarding on Fish Lake, with trees in the background and a sandy beach in the foreground.

8 Family-Friendly Lake Parks for Hiking & Swimming

Favorite regional lake parks in North Idaho and Washington that offer great hiking and swimming options for hot summer days.

Amy McCaffree June 2, 2021

Young child riding his bike on a dirt pump track at Camp Sekani, with Ponderosa pine trees in the background.

5 Lessons I Learned About Riding With Kids

Being outside on and around bikes at a young age will help children develop a life-long passion for this fun, healthy outdoor activity. It may ...

Derrick Knowles June 1, 2021

Students pouring water from cups onto the ground while learning at the Spokane County Water Resources Center. Instructor looks on.

Nature Schools in the Inland NW – 2021

Schools and childcare programs in Eastern Washington and North Idaho that provide play-based, hands-on, outdoor learning and environmental curriculum.

Amy McCaffree May 28, 2021

Main lodge at Camp Four Echoes at dusk with all the lights on and reflection of lodge and lights on the calm, flat surface of Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Outdoorsy Summer Camps in the Inland NW – 2021

Annual list of regional summer camps and nature-based schools to help #OutThereKids live their full-potential during this COVID-era summer.

Amy McCaffree May 28, 2021

Happy teenage girls at Camp Spalding during summer 2020, gathering in a line, looking at camera, smiling behind their COVID face masks, and giving the camera thumbs-up signs. Trees in the background.

Summer Camps in the COVID Era

Re-connecting with nature, being more physically active, and learning social-emotional skills are more important than ever for kids.

Amy McCaffree May 28, 2021