Children need outdoor gear they can call their own, and by the time they are 6-9 years old, they are ready (and more willing) to receive fewer toys and more experience-oriented, practical items. Here are 10 gear ideas that will help encourage outdoorsy kids to become lifelong adventurers. 1. Pocketknife: A versatile tool for a responsible, […]
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Indoor rock climbing is a great way to stay in shape, even when the weather outside is frightful. REI provides certified belay staff, shoes and harnesses. You bring the enthusiasm and drive to get to the top. Our indoor wall is fun for all ages! (Belay staff will help ensure a secure fit in harnesses.)
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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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Ask any roadie and they will tell you the Inland Northwest offers top flight cycling. There are so many great rides and such great scenery that choosing just a few to showcase doesn’t begin to tap the potential. Each of the following options for road riding throughout the region are typically light on traffic while
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Keeping fit over the Inland Northwest winter is tough. Despite being blessed with outdoor winter recreation options, cyclists often relegate themselves to the pain cave, both a state of mind and home to the indoor trainer. Until the last few years, the pain cave was all about suffering. But with the advent of smart trainers
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Washington has some of the best hiking trails and wineries in the Northwest. Pair the two together with one of these five hiking and wine country tour options for a fall adventure that will engage all of your senses. The Palouse: Kamiak Butte, Moscow Mountain, and Merry Cellars The Hike: The Palouse is beautiful any
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This two-day event is a celebration of the incredible outdoor recreation and travel opportunities here in the Inland Northwest. Held at the Spokane Convention Center February 23-24, 2019, the event will feature plenty of kids and family activities, including a climbing wall, games, Strider bike demos, marshmallow roasting and gear testing in the REI Campground
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Located in the Bitterroot Mountains, more than 87 percent of Shoshone County is forested, making the Silver Valley a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts any time of year. Here are a few local favorite outdoor adventures. Mountain Biking Summer in the Valley is signaled by the snow melting from the higher elevations, and Silver Mountain Resort’s
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Spokane area parents have some great education and child care options that regularly offer time out in nature and outdoor recreation activities. Pioneer School Grades K-5, max class size of 16 students. Pioneerschool.com Pioneer school is an accredited, non-profit educational organization with high academic standards that’s all about getting kids into the world for unique
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This two-day event is a celebration of the awesome outdoor recreation and travel opportunities and amazing lifestyle here in the Inland Northwest. This second-year event at the Spokane Convention Center February 24-25 will feature over 60 biking, outdoor gear, adventure travel, tourism, and outdoor organization exhibitors; presentations and clinics on a wide range of outdoor
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