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Bear Country Safety Advice

Learn how stay safe in bear country and prevent encounters, whether living or enjoying recreation in or near bear habitat areas.
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Close-up view of Chuck Bartlebaugh holding a can of bear spray with outstretched arms, with thumb pressing on top of spray can, demonstrating how to deploy bear repellent spray during a training session.

Bear Spray Science

A brief science history of bear spray, the red-pepper based repellent used by park rangers, hunters, and anyone else entering bear country.
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Large dog wearing a collar and leash, with leash held by owner, while walking on rocky lake beach in north Idaho, with mountain peaks in the distance..

6 Reasons To Keep Your Dog On-Leash

Be a good ambassador for outdoors-loving dog owners and all dogs. Keep your dog leashed and make sure everyone enjoys the trails.
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Child ziplining down a cable, smiling at the camera, over a grassy hillside with pine trees in the background.

Where to Go Ziplining With Kids

Three Inland Northwest zipline tour companies offer experiences for adventurous families of varying ages, abilities, and group sizes.
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Geology for Kids

Where to go and how to include geology with outdoor adventures and at-home with GeoKidz subscription boxes.
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Rider Kelsey Webster on the Watchmen Trail in the Boise Foothills Trail System, which wind some 200 miles into the gullies and grasslands north of town.

6 Mountain Bike Towns in the Inland NW

Six of the best Inland NW destinations for mountain biking, with trails for all levels and mountain town amenities for a multiday bike trip.
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Explore More Parks in Spokane County

Do the Great Spokane Parks Challenge: visit at least 24 different parks in Spokane County for a chance to win a prize ($40 value).
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Photo courtesy of ROW Adventures.

Keep the Spokane River Flowing

Because of rapid population growth, drought conditions, and other issues, citizens need to help keep the Spokane River flowing.
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How To Swim Safe At A Lake

From beginner to advanced swimmers and watersport recreationists, it's vital to know how to swim safe, especially in Northwest lakes.
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