Longboarding 101
Learn all about longboarding — where to skate in the Spokane area, gear, and safety tips. (Story by Brad Naccarato from Sept. 2013 issue.)
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Six Kid-Friendly Campgrounds
By Amy Silbernagel McCaffree Camping provides rituals for family bonding: the road trip, meals around the picnic table, playtime, and the campfire. Days stretch long for children to immerse themselves in nature. It’s as transformative as it is fun. “Teaching children about the natural world should be treated as one of the most important events
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Amy McCaffree Amy (Silbernagel) McCaffree enjoys paddling, camping, biking, hiking, alpine skiing, and gardening. She is the Out There Kids columnist and has been writing for OTO since 2006. Amy has a MFA in Creative Writing from Eastern Washington University and lives in Spokane with her husband and their two children. View Articles Connect Carol
Paddling Upper Priest Lake As Easy As 1, 2, 3,***
IT’S A UBIQUITOUS SUMMER PHRASE in Spokane: “Going to the lake.” For some, the body of water referenced is Coeur d’Alene; for others, Newman or Hayden lakes. For many, though, the “lake” in the phrase is Priest, probably the most popular water destination in the area and certainly the most scenic (apologies to Pend Oreille
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Reno River Festival
This just in! RENO RIVER FESTIVAL MAKES MOVE FOR 9TH ANNUAL EVENT JUNE 15 – 17, 2012 RENO, Nev. (Feb. 15, 2012) – The Reno River Festival makes a move in 2012 to a new date, June 15 – 17. Aiming for consistently warmer weather, the 9th annual event includes the Festival’s popular freestyle, boatercross,
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Winter Getaways On A Budget
By Amy Silbernagel McvCaffree and Erika Prins WHETHER IT IS TO A SNOWY or sunny destination, for a week or just a weekend, February is a good month for getting away from the norm. There are two holidays—Valentine’s Day and the extended President’s Day weekend—and spring is just around the corner. Plus, this is a
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Backcountry Skiing 101
Here comes a time for many skiers, who have reached a certain point in their skiing abilities and experiences, when they yearn to expand the skiing experience. Maybe you’re tired of battling crowds, paying for lift tickets, the repetition of familiar runs, and skiing tracked-out snow. Maybe you’re searching for some solitude, a better workout,
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Roadtrip: Take A Snow Vacation North Of the Border
Winter is the perfect time to take in the town of Nelson, B.C., and the boundless outdoor offerings of the Selkirk Mountains. The Whitewater Ski and Winter Resort is 20 minutes south of Nelson, opening for the season in early December. The vertical drop and lift ticket prices are comparable to Schweitzer, but Whitewater has
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What To Know Before Backpacking With Your Dog
5 health and safety issues for backpacking with your dog, plus tips that apply to any day-hike or trail-outing with a pet companion.
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Explore The Kettle River Range of NE Washington
Guide for exploring the Kettle River Range: day and backpack hike destinations, trails for mountain biking and running, and trip planning.
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