8 Family-Friendly Lake Parks for Hiking & Swimming
Favorite regional lake parks in North Idaho and Washington that offer great hiking and swimming options for hot summer days.
Family Outdoors Guide
5 Lessons I Learned About Riding With Kids
Being outside on and around bikes at a young age will help children develop a life-long passion for this fun, healthy outdoor activity. It may not always be easy, but it’s worth it.
Nature Schools in the Inland NW – 2021
Schools and childcare programs in Eastern Washington and North Idaho that provide play-based, hands-on, outdoor learning and environmental curriculum.
Outdoorsy Summer Camps in the Inland NW – 2021
Annual list of regional summer camps and nature-based schools to help #OutThereKids live their full-potential during this COVID-era summer.
Summer Camps in the COVID Era
Re-connecting with nature, being more physically active, and learning social-emotional skills are more important than ever for kids.
Hiking for Huckleberries with Kids
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 is like a scavenger hunt, one that leaves you with a big smile and purple fingers. The mountain huckleberry …
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?
“Kids can be ready at different time in their development, so make sure that you’re deciding based on the individual child and not what their siblings or friends are ready to do,” says Marcy Mastel, Director of Camp Four Echoes who has more than 25 years of experience working with youth at camps and other …
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 …