Huckleberry Foraging Safety Tips
Bears are omnivores and love berries, so followed these 7 safety tips when you’re out foraging for wild huckleberries.
Family Outdoors Guide 2020
Hiking for Huckleberries with Kids
Looking for some hikes around Spokane with huckleberries? Hiking Inland Northwest mountains for huckleberries is a popular summer pastime. Western huckleberries—variable in color, from blue to a reddish cast on a darker berry, to just plain black—grow best at 3,000-7,000 feet in elevation and are part of the same genus that includes cranberries. Picking huckleberries …
Camps for the Whole Family
Take your whole family on an all-inclusive vacation to a beautiful outdoor destination where the planning is done and recreation options await your arrival. According to the American Camp Association, experiencing a Family Camp—where you enjoy activities and live together in a new, different, peaceful outdoor environment—helps nurture relationships and provide opportunities to improve communication …
When Are Kids Ready for Summer Camp?
Learn how to evaluate if your child is ready for an overnight summer camp and find a good program that meets your child’s needs.
Summertime Ice Cream Rides
7 regional family-friendly paved bike paths that include stops for ice cream.
Choosing the Right Summer Camp for Your Kid
“I think there is a lot to be said for camp experiences that allow kids to dabble and try many new things. It helps them find out what they are passionate about and where they want to place their focus. But once they find that passion it’s amazing what a more specific focus can give …
Outdoorsy Summer Camps & Schools – 2020
Summertime is for kids to experience outdoor adventure—the hands-in-dirt, skinned knees, messy-hair-don’t-care type of adventure. Here’s our annual list of regional summer camps and nature-based schools that provide unique opportunities for learning about nature, science, and outdoor skills—with something for every child, any age, and every family.