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Blog postWith the coming of Martin Luther King Day this year we have a lot of thoughts swirling around. If you didn’t realize this yet, we are two white parents with 3 biological boys and 5 adopted kids. Our adopted kids cover a wide range of skin colors. Additionally, we have lived as a family in the Dominican Republic and Abby spent time growing up in Africa. These experiences in particular, combined with the current state of affairs in the US, have launched us into an anti-raci
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Blog postIf you are interested in teaching your kids how to ski, then you should really consider Lookout Pass. They have an awesome Free Ski School program that runs from January through March. It really is free - you just have to register and make it to one of the first three sessions, and then after that you can get a free lesson every Saturday during the program.
Rentals and lift tickets are not included (if you want to keep skiing after the lesson, you need to buy a tic -
Blog postLate fall can be a tough time to find outdoor activities for kids - it's getting cold for many things, but there isn't enough snow yet for traditional winter activities. But here is a fun idea - drive north of Spokane to Sullivan Lake and view the Kokanee as they spawn in Harvey Creek.
A Kokanee is actually a Sockeye Salmon that no longer has a outlet to the ocean - they are "landlocked". Like their anadromous ancestors, these fish travel upstream and turn red -
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Blog postWinter seems to have come a bit early to the Inland Northwest, but this may have you thinking about skiing! Skiing is fun, but expensive. One great way to save a little money is to go the Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski swap. This event has been going strong for 50+ years and has over 22,000 items for sale. It is happening this Saturday from 9a-5p and Sunday from 9a-noon at the Spokane Fair & Expo Center. Admission is $5, but kids 12 and under are free. If you
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Blog postWe will be presenting this Wednesday at Auntie's Bookstore in Spokane, WA. This is our final presentation for the summer, so don't miss it! We'll give our best tips for creating a memorable family vacation in the parks, including some specifics for Yellowstone, Glacier, and Utah's parks, then finish up with plenty of time for Q&A. Hope to see you there!
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Blog postIf you are in the Spokane, WA area this Thursday and want to see our slideshow on our best tips for family vacations in the National Parks, then stop by Mountain Gear at 7pm. We'll give our presentation, which also includes specific tips for Yellowstone, Glacier, and the UT Parks, and then follow it up with plenty of time for Q&A. See you there!
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Blog postOur newest book in our series on taking kids to the National Parks will be released tomorrow, June 1st! Adventuring With Kids: Glacier National Park will be available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Mountaineers Books, and at many local book sellers that you can find at IndieBound.com.
Also, if you'd like to hear a 30 minute presentation on our best tips for taking kids to the parks, together with some specific recommendations for the parks that we've written about, come -
Blog postBy Harley McAllister
By all accounts I am the most average of endurance athlete. The longest I’ve run is a mere 10 miles, and the longest I’ve hiked is less than a week. So, when I saw that Jennifer Pharr Davis, a world class athlete, had written a book titled “Endurance”, I wondered if much that she had written would apply to me or hold my interest. However, once I started reading, I found it hard to put this book down.
The author once hiked the entire Appa -
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Blog postOne of our favorite ways to get outside during the winter is to head over to the Wolf Lodge area of eastern lake Coeur d'Alene to watch the eagles. What's exciting is that this year is already a record breaking year, with over 300 eagles already counted at the start of December - still a couple weeks from the normal peak time period.
Every year from Thanksgiving to the end of the year, dozens of Bald Eagles congregate in the area to feed on the dying salmon that have -
Blog postIf you are looking to get outside the day after Thanksgiving instead of face the hordes of shoppers, then think of heading to a local State Park. We have a number of great ones in the Spokane area - from Riverside State Park to Mt. Spokane State Park. Both have great trails for mountain biking, hiking, or cross country skiing depending on the conditions.
Normally access would cost you $10 per day or $30 per year, but on Friday the Parks are offering free admission t -
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