On hot, sunny summer days, a waterfront park is one of the best places to be. Kids can swim, play on the beach, and dig in the rocky sand. A family can also paddle together, go fishing, or hike or bike on nearby trails before cooling and picnicking in the relaxing shade of towering pines. […]
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Avoiding crowds but not the fun — ideas for outdoor family recreation and adventure in the age of COVID-19.
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Guide to Close-to-Home Public Lands Staying at home as much as possible to keep ourselves and our community healthy is a wise idea while coronavirus continues to spread across the Inland Northwest. But getting outside safely and close to home by yourself or with the people you live with—not your extended family or buddies—is important
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Spectacular landscapes and stunning sunsets. Huge, majestic lakes resembling small seas. Uncrowded, rocky-sand beaches. Massive national forests with alpine lake gems. This is what sets Inland Northwest lake country apart from our coastal counterparts, with destinations for all types of water-loving adventurers. Our 4thannual lake guide can help you decide where to go and what
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The Coeur d’Alene Marathon is known for its stunning views of Lake Coeur d’Alene, classic northwest scenery along the North Idaho Centennial Trail, and a great runner experience. The 2019 race, coordinated for the first year by the local race company Negative Split, still promises great views and runner experience with some updates to the
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Guide to regional breweries in the Inland Northwest, including Spokane, south & central Washington, NE Wash., N Idaho, and NE Oregon.
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Water can be the perfect motivation to get kids hiking. Here are 5 destinations to or along lakes in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
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Staying home this spring break? Keep kids physically active with local outdoor adventures—some can even be educational. Here are 10 ideas, either free or low-cost, for planning your spring staycation. Cat Tales Zoological Park & Wildlife Center: As close to a zoo as we get in the Inland Northwest, Cat Tales is a non-profit organization
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Whenever we relax and play at a lake, we connect to nature and that place where deep memories were made. Whether a lake park or remote, wild setting, our region provides abundant opportunities for those connections—for every recreation style and water sport. Maybe you’re looking for new places to launch your kayak or ski boat,
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From marina restaurants, to fine dining on panoramic decks, to picnics you pack with all your favorite foods, lakeside feasting is the cardinal form of eating within or next to nature. A few years ago, I joined a bachelorette party on a friend’s boat on Lake Pend Oreille. We had snacks and drinks on the
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