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Two teenage girls paddling a blue canoe and a man paddling a red and yellow kayak on the Little Spokane River at Saint George's School.

Outdoorsy Summer Camps & Schools Near Spokane & North Idaho

Kids never remember their best day of television, but they will never forget summer camp—where they adventured outdoors, were mentored by caring adults, and overcame challenges. Here’s our annual list of regional summer camps and nature-based schools that provide unique opportunities for outdoor adventure and hands-on learning about nature, science, and outdoor skills—with something for

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Photo of mountain bikers at the Saltese Uplands from above.

Olmsted 2.0: Designing the Future of Public Lands in the Inland NW

“This is an opportunity to dream big, create an aspirational vision, and align our efforts to protect natural lands for the benefit of us all.” The Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC) is leading a region-wide collaborative effort to build on Spokane’s already strong commitment to parks, conservation, and outdoor recreation through a project called Olmsted

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Photo of hikers on Antoine Peak at sunset.

State of Inland Northwest Hiking Trails

Recreational trails in the Inland Northwest are constantly undergoing upgrades, thanks to local volunteers who tackle both new and ongoing projects in our region. Months or even years before recreationists see new trail construction, upgrades to existing trails, or even annual maintenance, dedicated representatives from local organizations are meeting with land managers. Together, they identify

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Photo of Trevin Hansen and father cross country skiing.

Adaptive Recreation Opportunities for Kids, Teens, & Adults in the Inland Northwest

Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) through Spokane Parks Department offers Nordic and downhill programs plus abundant year-round activities!   Contact Alice Busch [email protected] or (509) 625-6245 PASS Adaptive Soccer. Contact  [email protected] or (509) 862-8065. Gonzaga Exceptional Bulldogs Hockey. Contact [email protected]. Bambino Buddy Ball Baseball. Contact [email protected] or (509) 251-2588. More programs are available. Contact the Arc of

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2019 Tiger-Tri & Tiger-Du

The Colville Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its 29th Annual Tiger-Tri and 2nd Annual Tiger-Du.  Start time will be at 8am.  This is an Olympic distance triathlon event, with the option to create a team or remove the swim if water just isn’t your thing. The 1.5k swim is located in Lake Gillette east

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