Get Out There

Photo courtesy Stephanie Hoffman

Running with Kids

For many kids who run, Bloomsday suffices. At nearly 7.5 miles, it’s long enough to require training if they want to take the race seriously, ...
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Photo by Alex Renner

The Making of a Cat 4 Club Rider

I stood at the starting line for the C-Pack of the Baddlands Twilight Series race, and scanned the competition. Taking stock, my bike stacked up. ...
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Photo of People's Park courtesy of Spokane Historical.

People’s Park: Spring Planting and Pruning (April 28)

This Arbor Day (April 28) a volunteer crew will be working on designated trails and plantings in People’s Park, located just west of downtown Spokane. ...
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Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Kids Fishing Day

Each year, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife teams up with local organizations to host a kids’ fishing day at Clear Lake west of ...
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Photo by Kaitlin Barnhart

Fishing with Kids: Connecting Foster Kids with the Outdoors

What if they don’t catch a fish? I started to worry, but as the truck doors swung open and the boys filed out, I could ...
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Two people running along the paved path along High Drive above the Bluff. // Photo: Erik K.

A Run in the Hoods Part 2: South Perry and Rockwood

It took almost a decade of living within a couple of miles to successfully navigate the eastern side of Spokane’s South Hill. Streets run in ...
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Young boy observing a large brown tortoise eat a dandelion on the grass, with two smaller tortoises nearby.

11 Ideas for Family Fun in the Great Outdoors

1) Hike or Bike in Palisades Park: This 700-acre nature park west of Spokane has awesome views of the city and several trails for hiking ...
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Spring & Summer Outdoor Events for All Ages

Lilac Century Bike Ride (April 30, 2017) Like SpokeFest in the spring, the Lilac Century Bike Ride is a great way to kick off the ...
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Photo by Erik K.

Halfway to Bend: Wine Country Single-track in Echo, Oregon

The sea of wind turbines seemed to push us along as we motored south on our way to Bend for a long weekend. As our ...
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