Inland NW Summer Adventure Camp Guide
List of summer camps in Washington and Idaho that provide unique, adrenaline-pumping, high-adventure recreation and nature-based skills.
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Cycle Celebration Returns: July 25, 2021
Riders of all abilities are invited to enjoy a scenic ride during Cycle Celebration, July 25, 2021, an event that great for families, kids, and less-experienced riders of all ages.
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The Rhythmic Restoration of Walking
What is it about walking that’s so appealing, and how can walking benefit runners? Spokane physical therapist Jonathan Hook explains, in this Run Wild column.
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7 Ways to Teach Kids to Love Public Lands
Personal experience and hands-on activities, from camping to Jr. Ranger programs, help children learn the value of America’s public lands.
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When the Race is Canceled
I’d love to recreate 100 percent of the time out of an intrinsic love for movement and the great outdoors. But the truth is I sign up for races as a way to appeal to my base instinct to avoid shame and humiliation. I pay money and commit to a date, a time, and a crowd, which forces
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Recreation to Open Again in Washington State
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee adjusted the Stay Home – Stay Healthy proclamation on April 27, 2020, to allow for the re-opening of state parks and public lands, state hunting and fishing operations, golf operations, and day-use activities and trails in other public parks and public lands. Starting May 5, 2020, certain outdoor recreational activities will be permitted again with social distancing restrictions and coronavirus-related hygiene requirements.
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Support Local Outdoor Recreation Businesses
With most of our local outdoor recreation-related businesses closed at least through the first week of April and potentially longer, you’ll have to make do with the gear you have or buy what you need online (ideally from a local business). When they do re-open, we will need to support the local outdoor recreation shops
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Relating to Other Humans
I am not a psychologist, but the people who are (which are also the people who get a lot of my money) tell me that it is human nature to want to bond to other humans. Psychologists must generally be surrounded by reasonable humans, and their dads probably never stole bacon off their plates when
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Ski Bum Advice: Things I Did Not Do This Season
I don’t like setting expectations, mainly because I end up being disappointed. Maybe I should try setting lower standards, and then fail to meet them. A great example would be the tradition of making that New Year’s resolution to get into shape starting Jan. 1. Not me. No, I set the date for Feb. 1,
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The Human Adventure: Caring for your Mind
It did not occur to me until well into my 30s that my propensity to seek expert advice from the experts should be extended to mental health specialists as well. In fact, I can’t entirely take responsibility for this as others probably recommended it rather delicately. “You might want to see someone about that,” they
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