Photos courtesy of the Dishman Hills Conservancy One of the most incredible things about living in the Spokane area is the diversity of public lands, trails and wildlife habitat around the city that have been preserved for the future. One of the largest and closest of those urban wild areas—the Dishman Hills—offers miles of trails […]
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Find whitewater thrills and serene drifting for the day down this scenic Montana river. Cover photo courtesy of ROW Adventures There’s nothing like a multi-day wilderness river rafting trip for unwinding from the stress of our daily lives and re-connecting with nature, but such trips are a big time commitment that won’t always work out
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Exploring winter magic in America’s first national park By Jean Arthur By the time my family and I finished snowshoeing around Mammoth Terraces in Yellowstone National Park, we’d tromped 1.5 miles, observed colorful formations like Orange Spring Mound and Angel Terrace, and laughed at our kids’ descriptions of the park’s famous thermal features exuding sulphureous
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The Inland Northwest is home to hundreds of lakes within an hour’s drive in any direction. When the temperatures start to rise, it’s time to get out on the lake! Pick something in the list below you might enjoy, then find the corresponding number for details on which lakes make the best fit for your
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If you don’t know about the “I Survived” historical fiction book series by Lauren Tarshis, then your kids likely do. Popular with readers from 3rd grade and older (ages 8+), including middle-schoolers, each story is based on a major true-life disaster, including historical-notable natural ones (such as the 1982 Mount St. Helen’s eruption) or human-caused
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Could this be the summer when your kid is ready for sleepaway camp? With the surge of interest in overnight programs, don’t delay registering. Last summer, many Inland Northwest camp sessions quickly filled. My kids say camp is their favorite thing about summer. If you’re not quite sure about joining the club of camp-parents, here
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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 gear or adult mentors to get them out safely in the wild. That’s where professional outfitters like Sandpoint, Idaho-based Breakwater Expeditions come into play with guided adventures specifically for teens
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Schools and childcare programs in Eastern Washington and North Idaho that provide play-based, hands-on, outdoor learning and environmental curriculum.
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Annual list of regional summer camps and nature-based schools to help #OutThereKids live their full-potential during this COVID-era summer.
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Re-connecting with nature, being more physically active, and learning social-emotional skills are more important than ever for kids.
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