Twin Eagles camps and programs help kids reconnect with the natural world Cover photo courtesy of Twin Eagles In a world increasingly dominated by screens, schedules and artificial stimulation, something essential is slipping through our children’s fingers. Kids today are growing up without deep connection—to the Earth, to others and to themselves. At Twin Eagles […]
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Cover photo courtesy of Maggie Johnson A great way to enjoy a summer evening is with a bit of outdoor entertainment. On the weekend of the summer solstice, catch a free, live, outdoors performance of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Riverstone Park Amphitheater in Coeur d’Alene at 6 p.m. This classic work will
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Climb the walls at these Inland Northwest indoor climbing gyms Cover photo courtesy of Scott Martinez The stretch of time between the New Year and spring can be a verrrry long slog. If your New Year’s Resolution had “stay active” or “get outside my comfort zone,” at the top, don’t let gloomy outdoor conditions get
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My kids were toddlers when I pitched the idea of an “Outdoor Family” story to Out There’s publishers. That was nearly 10 years ago, and the precursor to this Out There Kids column, which aims to inspire and motivate families to explore the great outdoors, especially with young children. It was easier then, in retrospect,
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“An unspoiled river is a very rare thing in this Nation today.” – Former President Lyndon B. Johnson upon signing the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, 1968 It’s been almost two decades since I made North Idaho my home, and, from day one, I noticed people speaking fondly of the St. Joe River and the
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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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Priest Lake, Farragut, and Round Lake State Parks are now the most expensive in the Northwest for non-residents visiting or camping.
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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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Camping is considered low risk, according to infectious disease and public health experts. Use these tips and extra precautions to plan your next trip.
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Spokane, Wash. “We have a whole bunch of Spokane-area students who missed their disc golf sessions in schools and have been sitting around for months and need to get out of the house,” says Erin Johnson with the Spokane-based US Youth Disc Golf Association (US/YDGA). “Families need kids to get outside with a challenge and reward, and since
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