Camping days stretch long for children to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy time free of schedules and technology. Camping is as transformative as it is fun. Make one of these Inland Northwest campgrounds the new happiest place on earth for your kids this summer. Sam Owen Campground Located near Hope, Idaho, this semi-rustic campground […]
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#1 Experience a River of No Return Jet Boat Tour Experience Idaho’s famed Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and the wild Salmon River on a 1-3 day jet boat tour out of Riggins, Idaho this spring or summer. The tours are a safe and fun way for families to visit the river
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Carl Combs 8km Master’s Championships at Brea, CA, first 50+; also first 50+ at Bend, OR National XC Championships. Best Local Run Running on incredible trails with kids and coaches at NW Montana Running Camp (previously named Flathead Lake Distance Running Camp). Favorite Local Race So many great ones! Bloomsday is the easy answer, given
Biking as a family has never been easier. From bike trailers that hold two children and toddler balance bikes to trail-a-bikes and child-bike seats, there are creative combinations to ensure that each family member has a safe seat for the journey. More than great exercise, biking is a lifelong skill that teaches children about responsibility,
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Even as a little girl I loved adventures and never minded getting muddy. Growing up on a small farm, I had lots of open space for choosing adventures – from riding down a grassy hill on my banana-seat bike and climbing a stack of hay bales to feeding cows and catching tadpoles. My fondest childhood
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Each year for the past 23 years, between 750 and 1000 riders of all ages and abilities set out on their bicycles to ride one of five supported routes as part of the Lilac Century and Family Fun Ride. Riders range from triathletes and long-distance cyclists to families with kids. The event and all of
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Start the spring running and walking season off right and help fight hunger in Spokane with the 5K Hunger Run April 2. The run or walk, which follows a beautiful course along the Spokane River starting at Mirabeau Meadows in Spokane Valley, is a great way to train for Bloomsday while supporting an important cause.
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During the summer, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area’s 600 miles of shoreline attract droves of boaters to the otherwise-dry coulee country of Eastern Washington. But when the houseboats and Jet Skis have long been dry docked, the lake and its neighbors make an attractive backdrop for snow-free winter exploration, the stark, serene landscape attracting the
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Guest Editorial By Jeff Lambert, Executive Director, Dishman Hills Conservancy The terrific Land and Water Conservation Fund lapsed due to Congress inaction. The LWCF has been successful for 50 years in funding many local parks and conservation areas using a small portion of the royalties paid to the federal government from oil and gas leases.
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Looking for your next fall run? The 7th annual 5K/10K trail run through the Camp Sekani/Beacon Hill area above the Spokane River is back. The event also includes a free kid’s 1K with the participation of a registered adult. The run is an adventure run/hike/walk race with 100% dirt trails and a fabulous course that
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