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EXPLORING BC’S MOUNTAIN PLAYGROUND

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ust north of Spokane in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, the jagged peaks of the Rockies rise in parallel with those of the Purcell, Selkirk and Monashee ranges.

In between are valleys, rivers and lakes that have enabled human existence for thousands of years. Incomparable scenic beauty is waiting to be explored around every turn.

Each community in the Kootenay Rockies has its own unique story to tell. Along your journey, you will discover rare, scenic vistas and meet warm, friendly people.

Whether you hike a trail in a pristine mountain park or stroll along the streets of quaint towns, you will want to stay an extra day.

Here are a few highlights not to be missed, while enjoying this Mountain Playground: PHOTO BY DAVE HEATH

Mountain biking in the Selkirks

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Invermere on the Lake Invermere on the Lake is a small, friendly town situated on the shores of one of the warmest lakes in the region: Lake Windermere. Spend the day at the beach but be sure to explore the impressive shops and artisan galleries downtown.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

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Wildflowers in the Kootenay Rockies

Creston Valley

Fort Steele

Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort

The beautiful Creston Valley stretches from the town of Creston, north along the Kootenay Lake East Shore to the village of Crawford Bay. Tucked into the sunny bench between the Purcell and Selkirk mountain ranges, the Creston Valley is a retreat for foodies, creative souls, lovers of the land and anyone in need of wholesome home-awayfrom-home experience.

The origins of Fort Steele can be traced back to the small settlement of Galbraith Ferry born during the 1864 Kootenay Gold Rush.

Today, over 60 restored or reconstructed homes and buildings are waiting to take visitors back to yesteryear. Treat yourself to the experience of life in Fort Steele -- it's guaranteed to remain in your memory forever.

Creston Valley Wildlife Center

The alpine city of Kimberley is set on the western slope of the valley with the Purcell and Rocky mountains on either side. The former mining town has recreated itself as a wonderful destination complete with championship golf courses, ski resort and an Underground Mining Railway that highlights the history of the Sullivan Mine. Exploring Kimberley’s amazing mining history and backcountry terrain – from whitewater rafting to endless hiking – are just a few reasons why Kimberley is ‘a good place to be’.

Relax, rejuvenate and revitalize in the naturally hot, mineral waters; good medicine for the body, mind and soul. Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort features a unique horseshoe cave with falling mineral water that form into a pool, providing a natural steam bath. Tap into the fun and therapeutic potential of a visit to the Ainsworth Hot Springs and get a bird's eye view of Kootenay Lake and the Purcell Mountains while soaking in the soothing waters of the main pool.

The Creston Valley Wildlife Center lush wetland habitat, located 7 miles west of Creston, stretches for 17,000 acres from the southeast tip of Kootenay Lake to the U.S. border. An estimated 300 species of birds call this area home. Admission includes access to educational displays and activities, spotting scopes, self guided walks along the boardwalk and dike trails to multiple viewing towers.

Guided canoe tours are also available and very popular.

Cranbrook Cranbrook is the largest community in the region, the commercial center for the valley and has one of the sunniest climates in Canada. The arrival of the railway put Cranbrook on the map, generated wealth that built the elegant homes of the Baker Hill district and created the context for a superb museum with the History Center – Trains Deluxe, that celebrates the glory days of passenger travel.

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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a full-service property offering lodge and RV resort accommodation, day spa and adventure center. Year after year, families have been returning to the Resort to enjoy the soothing waters of one of Canada's largest odorless hot mineral pools. Hotel guests also enjoy the luxury of a private pool for their exclusive use. Lose the stress of everyday living with a relaxing massage at the resort spa.

Experienced, qualified staff provides a range of pampering services to leave you feeling totally rejuvenated.

The Kootenay Rockies is just a few hours drive away from the Spokane area, perfect for a weekend getaway or extending your stay to include more outdoor activities, hot springs and cultural attractions that are unique to this Mountain Playground.

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Visit KootenayRockies.com. Download the Kootenay APP to stay connected while touring and exploring this natural and wild region of British Columbia.

Wildlife Interp Centre Located 11 km west of Creston, BC off Hwy 3

Kootenay Lake The Kootenay Lake area is brimming with a diversity of mountain culture. The mountains were once alive with First Nations, then the sounds of miners working their claims and today you are likely to encounter backcountry hikers, mountain bikers and skiers. The rich mountain culture of Ainsworth Hot Springs, Balfour, Lardeau, Kaslo, Meadow Creek and Nelson boast a vivid past of Victorian architecture, vibrant art scenes and colorful cultural histories.

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• Guided Canoe & Walking Tours • Hiking & Biking Trails • Wildlife Viewing • Science Lab • Educational Displays • Gift Shop (250) 402 6908 askus@crestonwildlife.ca

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A good place to be

fired up and rollin’.

It would be all too easy to yap about our friendly trails... so let’s get started.

There’s hundreds of kms. of super-flowy, creamy, rollickingly wicked riding for everyone, except posers. They’re simple to get around and smack dab inbetween campfire country and the mountain resort. Well, that’s enough yap.

Probably should just come check it out for yourself. See ya soon!

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Golden’s via Ferrata at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

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May 9-15

Trail Silver City Days, Trail.

Fun for the whole family. Events include Midway and Carnival, Festival Food Mall, Firefighters Parade, live entertainment, Fun Run, Festival in the park and more. Silver City Days is an annual celebration taking place since 1962.

Trail.ca/en/silvercitydays

Wings Over the Rockies, Radium, Invermere and Spillmacheen.

The 20th anniversary community event celebrates the annual migration of thousands of waterfowl, song birds and other feathered friends. Visitors can also try workshops, hikes, food and workshops.

WingsOvertheRockies.org

May 7 Children’s Festival, Cranbrook.

It’s the 31st annual festival for children of all ages. Lots of exciting activities including local entertainers, cookie decorating, face painting and CU Express train rides. Takes place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baker Field beside Mount Baker High School.

May 13 Creston Valley Bird Fest, Creston.

Fourth Annual Weekend Event. Help celebrate the amazing diversity of birds found here with fun activities and games for all ages. The festival offers a variety of birdwatching activities guided by field experts, as well as photography and art displays and bird-oriented workshops.

CrestonValleyBirds.ca

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Learn about life as a miner at the Underground Interpretive Centre as our guide describes hardrock mining and demonstrates some of the equipment used in the Sullivan Mine.

250-427-0022 www.kumr.ca

A visit to Cranbrook starts with a journey back in time.

Climb aboard the vintage railcars of the Trans-Canada Limited.

Railway heritage at its finest!

250-489-3918 www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com

The history of Western Canada is forever tied to the railway and the East Kootenay’s are proud to have 3 heritage locations helping to preserve that history – all within a one-hour drive.

The city of Kimberley is home of the historic Sullivan Mine and the Kimberley Underground Mining Railway. Join the Mining Tour and ride the rails through the beautiful Mark Creek valley as you listen to the history of Kimberley and the Sullivan Mine. Explore the Orpheum Theatre, the North Star Schoolhouse, the Miner’s Cabin and the Powerhouse as part of your adventure into history.

The Cranbrook History Centre, located right in the heart of Cranbrook, houses the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel. Highlights of the collection include the 7 cars of the 1929 “Trans-Canada Limited” (a classic “Jazz Era Art Deco” design), 2 cars of the 1907 “Soo-Spokane Train” (a deluxe

Fort Steele’s steam train ride is an astonishing experience, putting you in the seats of earlier adventurers who saw this spectactular countryside for the first time more than 100 years ago.

example of “Edwardian Art Nouveau Elegance”), and the 1887 “Pacific Express,” a Victorian-era train representing the first transcontinental service in Canada.

The Fort Steele Steam Railway is an operating museum, which interprets the experience of branch-line rail travel to the logging, mining and ranching communities of the East Kootenay. In addition to riding on the steam train, visitors are invited to look at the historic railway equipment and stationary

250-417-6000 www.fortsteele.ca l The Heritage Tourism Marketing group gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Regional District of East Kootenay and Columbia Basin Trust which supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin.

steam engines displayed outside the engine house. Our vintage locomotive “1077” is a source of fascination for our visitors and for Hollywood: it has been used in several movies shot north of the border.

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May 20-23 Blossom Festival, Creston.

Come to the 75th Annual Blossom Festival! Events include Friday night kick off concert, clowns and horses, events saluting the history at the Creston Museum; 16th Avenue Experience in and near Millennium Park; Saturday Street Fair in Creston’s downtown Spirit Square; kids parade and picnic; the great Creston Chili Cook Off; Classic Car Show and Shine, Soccer Tournament and more.

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June 10-12 Tiny Lights Festival, Ymir.

This little festival began in 2015 in the unique town of Ymir, nestled deep in the heart of the Kootenays, near Nelson. It is an incredible mix of music, theatre, spoken word, visual and practical arts and workshops, and unlike any other in the area.

TinyLightsFestival.com

June 16-19 Sam Steele Days, Cranbrook.

Fun for the whole family with a parade, art exhibit, youth ambassador pageant, logger sports show, pancake breakfast, barbecues, fastball, disc golf & bocce tournaments, entertainment gardens, talent showcase, face painting, kids inflatable fun land, strongman competition and much more.

SamSteeleDays.org

June 18 East Kootenay BeerFest, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

The 5th Annual East Kootenay Beer Festival takes place from 4-8pm. Come for the stunning views as you sample over 70 varieties of beer from 20-plus breweries.

FairmontHotSprings.com/event/2016-east-kootenaybeerfest

PHOTO BY DAVE HEATH

Sailing on Kootenay Lake

June 25-Sept 28

July 1

Downtown Local Market, Nelson.

Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market presents an amazing mix of 50 local vendors offering fresh produce, plants, prepared foods, body care and handmade arts and crafts.

Customers can rest assured that they are supporting the local economy due to the fact that 80 percent of each vendor’s wares must be made locally to be sold here.

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Dominion Day, Fort Steele Heritage Town.

Peak season commences July 1 for Fort Steele and the residents are planning a big kick-off party. Celebrations will take place all day with birthday cake, family games, wagon and steam train rides, heritage trades, living history street dramas and the first public performance of this year’s live theatre show at the Wild Horse Theatre.

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July 15-17 Julyfest, Kimberley.

This summertime tradition is fun for the whole family: Canadian Bocce Championships, Roller Derby, Shopping in the Platzl, Kimberley Nature Park Society Run, soccer tournament, pancake breakfast, Homecoming Parade, Kidsfest, Saturday Night Dance Party in the Civic Centre, Village Market and Longboard Downhill Race.

KimberleyJulyFest.com

July 23 Valley Appreciation Day, Invermere.

A fun-filled family event focusing on appreciation for all the wonderful things the valley has to offer. This year marks the 29th annual. Events include a pancake breakfast, Gagne family logging show, a stage show, cart races and live entertainment. The day will also include a Market, children’s activities and interactive games.

CVChamber.ca/things-to-do/valleyappreciationday

July 29– 31

Alpine hiking in Glacier National Park

PHOTO BY RYAN CREARY

Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival, Kaslo.

Celebrating their 25th year, the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival takes place in Kaslo Bay Park, a sheltered natural amphitheater surrounding a floating stage. Kaslo is situated on the edge of beautiful Kootenay Lake in the heart of the pristine Selkirk Mountains. The Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival offers free-range fun for the whole family.

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Seattle

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on tap this summer PHOTOS COURTESY ALABASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY/VISIT SEATTLE

Work is taking place this summer on an expansion of Pike Place Market.

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outdoor equipment for their own journeys.

If you’re a fan of fine food, this is your summer for sure.

A variety of prominent dining spots have recently opened or are scheduled to open this spring and summer. This includes The Carlisle Room on Ninth Avenue, a bar and restaurant inspired by musician Belinda Carlisle; and six new restaurant concepts from longtime chef Josh Henderson, including a roo op bar, a taproom/lounge, a brasserie and a sports bar.

That’s because restaurants and retailers throughout Seattle are gearing up to present plenty of culinary excellence – plus many wonderful world-class wines – to visitors to the Emerald City.

This food journey includes several new restaurants and nightspots, especially Goldfinch Tavern in the Four Seasons Hotel, where diners can enjoy Northwest cuisine and local ingredients. Designers of the new upscale restaurant tried to match a quality atmosphere with quality food, and diners will appreciate impressive views of downtown, plus family-style or coursed meal choices.

If you’re a coffee fan, which might be a law in Seattle by now, Starbucks recently opened a Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room on Capitol Hill, where visitors can view and learn about the roasting process. Head next door to Serious Pie, a popular wood-fired pizza franchise founded by Tom Douglas.

Wine lovers will enjoy a new concept: the Adventure Hub and Winery, a venue that includes wine, travel presentations, adventure books, music and special events.

Visitors to the location just south of downtown can sip wines from Elsom Cellars while learning about everything from yoga to mountaineering. They can also rent

Food fans are excited about new chef-guided tasting tours and cooking classes that take place at Pike Place Market. Guests can hear from local chefs about how and where they search for local produce and other ingredients at the market. The 3 ½ hour class organized by Eat Seattle includes shopping locally and then preparing an artisan meal for all participants.

If you prefer to explore the market on your own, you’ll enjoy the extra space – ground was recently broken for MarketFront, a 30,000-square-foot plaza and terrace on the west side. It will add more room and also provide space for 47 new vendors and improve access to the waterfont. This is the largest expansion to the market property in 40 years.

Along with food, there are plenty of other reasons to head west from the Spokane area to Seattle this season.

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The Great Wheel is a new addition to Seattle’s waterfront.

The EMP Museum will wrap up a “Hello Kitty” exhibit May 15, and open “Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds,” which celebrates the impact of the sci-fi program 50 years a er its first airing on May 21.

But if “Star Trek” never was your thing, you might enjoy learning more about Seattle native and martial arts master Bruce Lee. An exhibit about Lee at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific Experience enters its second year and includes more information about Lee’s history.

For more info about these and other activities in Seattle, visit www.visitseattle.com.

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Consider a

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this summer Seattle easy launching place for Alaskan adventure PHOTO BY CHERYL-ANNE MILLSAP

Taking a scenic cruise to Alaska can be as easy as driving to Seattle or Vancouver, B.C.

CHERYL-ANNE MILLSAP | MARKETING CORRESPONDENT

The Happiest Place on the Sea: Disney Cruise Line

It’s no surprise that cruising though Alaska’s Inside Passage has become one of the most popular vacation destinations, drawing passengers from across the country and around the world.

While traveling with “The Mouse” always makes for happy children, Disney’s luxurious cruise ships are also the stuff of grown-up getaway dreams. Families love Disney ships for the company’s commitment to quality childcare and programs.

What’s not to love? Snowcapped mountains, blue-white glaciers, whales leaping out of the water, and coastal towns and cities that still bear the mark of the frontier. Oh, and some of the best seafood you’ll ever eat.

But those traveling without children—honeymooners, senior travelers and even single cruisers—frequently choose Disney ships for their upscale adults-only options.

(My 20-year-old daughter still says her Alaska cruise on the Disney Wonder was her favorite vacation ever.)

Of course, for those of us who live in the Northwest, it’s easy to reach the ports of Seattle or Vancouver, B.C., and take the cruise of a lifetime. No airports. No hurry-andwait.

I’ve been on at least one Alaska cruise annually since 2010 and I never tire of it.

The scenery is beautiful, rain or shine, and it’s always thrilling to see breathtaking humpback whales or pods of orcas break the surface.

Besides the excitement of whale watching, with the effects of climate change many have put Alaska’s rapidly shrinking glaciers at the top of their must-see list.

Each cruise experience is different and picking the right company for your Alaska adventure depends on how you like to travel.

Here are three different examples of options for cruising to Alaska:

Disney’s Alaska cruises sail out of Vancouver, British Columbia, not Seattle. Drive up a day early and enjoy some time in one of the most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities in North America. For more information go to disneycruise.disney.go.com

Classic Cruising: Holland America Holland America’s mid-size ships are perfect for cruising to Alaska. That was the line I chose for my sister’s first cruise when we went to Alaska to celebrate our birthdays last year aboard the Ms Westerdam. With fewer than 2,000 passengers, the ship is perfect for family cruises. My sister loved the Dancing with the Stars at Sea focus and when we weren’t off the ship on a whale watching or glacier excursion, I loved spending time on a comfy sofa in the classic library. Tip: Drive over a day early and spend an a ernoon in Woodinville. The small town is just a half-hour drive

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from Seattle and is home to more than 100 Washington wineries and tasting rooms. For more information go to hollandamerica.com

Unbelievably close: Un-Cruise Adventures With its small ships, exible itinerary, and onboard naturalists and wildlife experts, Un-Cruise Adventures, based in Seattle, offers an incredible opportunity to get close to the woodlands and wildlife of Alaska.

The small-ship experience offers beneďŹ ts you can’t get on one of the bigger ships, like dropping anchor at Glacier Bay and spending time kayaking among the icebergs and glaciers. There are always skiff tours and woodland hiking.

Although the up-front cost of an Un-Cruise Adventures cruise is higher, the ďŹ nal cost isn’t much more than a standard cruise because all Un-Cruise excursions and beverage with meals are included in the fare. I’ve been to a lot of great places around the world but I’m quick to tell anyone who asks that my Un-Cruise Adventure in Alaska was the most thrilling thing I’ve ever done. Tip: If you travel on the Wilderness Explorer, save a few dollars by booking a lower cabin. Your water-level window will give you better view than the veranda cabins and you might just get a spectacular view of breaching whales and dolphins as you wake up in the morning. For more information go to uncruise.com.

Stay Healthy While on the Go CHERYL-ANNE MILLSAP | MARKETING CORRESPONDENT

good idea to carry your own sanitizing liquid or alcohol wipes and use them frequently.

Travel is fun but if you’re not careful it can make you sick.

Here are a few tips for staying healthy as you go:

Once in your seat on the plane, use an alcohol wipe to sanitize your tray table, armrest and other surfaces.

Some experts say the little grooved knob that adjusts the airow overhead is a place most people overlook and can harbor plenty of germs. Give that a swipe with the wipe.

Don’t forget seat pockets and seatbelt buckles.

On the Sea Carry your own disinfectant wipes when you cruise. Go over doorknobs, light switches, television remote, etc. when you move into the ship stateroom.

Always use the hand sanitizer located near the dining rooms and buffets. (Some lines station staff there with a hand pump to make sure passengers do this.)

Cruise food is heavy on the salt. This accounts for some of the fabled “cruise pounds.� Ask your server for a lowsodium option or menu and drink lots of water.

You don’t have to be a gym hound to stay ďŹ t. On most ships 3-5 circuits on the promenade deck equal a mile.

The view and fresh air make exercise fun.

Take advantage of onboard yoga and stretching classes.

In the Air Keep your hands clean. Most airports have hand sanitizers strategically placed throughout busy terminals, but it’s a

Don’t underestimate the power of moving air, especially when the passenger seated next to you is coughing or sneezing. Keep the air vent above your head open (once you’ve sanitized it) and positioned to blow on your face.

This will keep air moving and possibly diminish your exposure.

The downside of pressurized cabins, especially with the air vent blowing across your face, are a dry nose and throat. Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated and healthy.

At the airport, opt for healthy snacks like fresh fruit and protein bars. My go-to airport fast food is a banana and a bottle of chocolate milk. I get calcium, potassium and a little dose of chocolate and that’s o en enough to see me through.

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Washington wines are no longer one of the best-kept secrets around.

Excellent soil and grapes, suitable weather and skilled winemakers have all come together over the last few decades to make the Evergreen State one of the top producing and quality wine regions in the U.S. California may have the longer track record of success, but Washington now has more than 800 wineries, plus grape growers who produce for other wineries.

But what could be even more exciting for the wine world is what’s happening next door in Idaho.

‘Fine Idaho wines’ doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, especially in a state that’s already done pretty well with microbreweries and distilleries.

But parts of the state have been growing wine grapes since the 1860s. The bulk of the state’s wine country is in south-central, where it’s not too hot or too cold.

The state’s wine industry, especially in Clearwater and Snake River valleys, was going well until Prohibition, and then took until the 1970s until grapes began being cultivated again.

Today, according to the Idaho Wine Commission, there are more than 50 wineries and 1,200 acres of grapes planted. Even more impressive is that a

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2014 economic impact study showed that wine benefited the state’s economy by $169.3 million, and provided 1,250 jobs, retail sales plus tourism dollars as wine fans travel for tastings.

Idaho’s wine country produces many types of whites including Riesling and Chardonnaay, as well as reds like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Gewurtraminer.

Much of the wine comes from the greater Boise area and the Lewiston/ Clearwater/Palouse area. Altogether there are six districts in three regions.

Along with commercial endeavors, a portion of the wine-growing activities include research into future types and ways to resist common pests and infections.

In the Inland Northwest, the closest places to get Idaho wines are Coeur d’Alene Cellars in Coeur d’Alene and Pend Oreille Winery in Sandpoint.

The Idaho Wine Commission is optimistic about the potential growth of wines in the state, and concentrating on efforts to get the word out to in-state and out-of-state wine fans.

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June 17-18

May 14 Dog d’Alene, Coeur d’Alene.

Celebrate the favorite four-legged pet with a costume contest, musical hoops, and vendor information. www.cdadowntown.com/dogdalene/

May 14-15 Northwest Spring Fest, Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Whether you prefer activities like hunting or fishing, or exterior DIY projects such as gardening or shopping, you’ll find them at this outdoor-focused event. www.northwestspringfest.com/

Car d’Lane, Coeur d’Alene.

Generations of North Idahoans have memories of cruising Sherman Avenue. Now, the tradition and classic cars are celebrated for this 26th annual event.

Take part or watch the cruise, or enjoy a show and shine, plus a special performance by the Red Hot Mamas. www.cdadowntown.com/cardalane/

June 22 “The Great Gatsby,” Coeur d’Alene.

Performers from the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre will perform a staged reading of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic. www.cdasummertheatre.com

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July 4

Priest Lake Spring Festival.

Enjoy all sorts of community fun at this annual event which includes a kids’ carnival, a parade, a dinner, a wine social, pancake breakfast and an auction. www.priestlakespringfestival.com/

American Heroes Parade, Coeur d’Alene.

Start Independence Day by enjoying the traditional parade down Sherman Avenue, then stick around for fireworks at dusk. www.cdadowntown.com/events/2016/07/4thof-july-parade-festival-fireworks/

May 29 Coeur d’Alene Marathon.

One of the area’s more scenic fitness events includes a full or half marathon, or a 5K. www.cdamarathon.com/

June 4-5 Rock and Gem Show, Coeur d’Alene.

The North Idaho Mineral Club’s annual hosted event at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds educates the public about mineral opportunities in the area and how to get started searching for them. www.northidahomineralclub.com.

June 16 –Aug. 28 Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s 2016 schedule includes “Peter and the Star Catcher” June 16-July 3; “The Music Man” July 14-31 and “The Little Mermaid” Aug. 11-28. Performances are at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. www.cdasummertheatre.com/

July 4 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza, Silverwood Theme Park.

Get patriotic by watching this impressive display of fireworks, music and more family fun. www.silverwoodthemepark.com/

July 8-10 Classic and Antique Boat Show, Sandpoint.

The Inland Empire chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society organizes the 14th anniversary event that celebrates the heritage and quality of wooden boats, and also includes a boat parade. acbs.org/event/sandpoint-idahoclassic-and-antique-boat-show/

July 20 “Lombardi,” staged reading of the play about legendary coach Vince Lombardi by performers from the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. www.cdasummertheatre.com/

July 22-24 Julyamsh, Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe presents one of the region’s largest outdoor powwows, which features dancing, contests, food and more. julyamsh.com/

August 4-14 Festival at Sandpoint.

Enjoy more than a week of concerts and workshops from all types of musical genres at a beautiful outdoor location overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. www.festivalatsandpoint.com/

August 5-7 Art on the Green, Coeur d’Alene.

The 48th annual celebration of art includes a juried show, kid’s area, musical entertainment and fun food.

It’s also one part of adjacent community arts events including the Street Fair along Sherman Avenue and the Taste of Coeur d’Alene in City Park. artonthegreencda.com/

August 21 Ironman Coeur d’Alene.

Cheer on some of the world’s most elite athletes and determined locals who endure a grueling running, swimming event. Top participants head to the World Finals in Hawaii. The event also needs hundreds of volunteers to keep participants moving. www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ ironman/coeur-dalene.aspx#axzz3ywlrekC3

August 24-28 North Idaho Fair and Rodeo, Coeur d’Alene.

Five counties come together for five fun days of food, rides, vendors and livestock. www.northidahofair.com.

September 3-4 Coaster Classic Car Show, Silverwood Theme Park.

A favorite event among local car clubs, this one has thousands of favorite rides from the past on display. www.silverwoodthemepark.com

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The Snake River offers plenty of places to hike and enjoy the water.

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If you’re ready to add a little adventure to your spring and summer travels this year, head south to the Lewis Clark Valley for an easy, fun and scenic getaway.

Travelers from the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area can reach the “Gateway to Hells Canyon” in about two hours.

Once you arrive, the biggest challenge might be to decide what to do first.

Hells Canyon The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area straddles both sides of the Snake River in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Home to the deepest river gorge in North America, its scenic vistas rival any on the continent, boasting world-class whitewater boating, spectacular mountain peaks and vast reaches of remote wilderness ideal for hiking or horseback riding.

The area is full of diverse and abundant wildlife. Visitors can come across artifacts from early tribes, plus rustic remains of early miners and European settlers during their adventures.

Outdoors lovers can book a guided Hells Canyon adventure by air or water through local tour operators. Or hiking, camping and fishing is allowed in designated areas.

Fishing Few places in the Northwest offer the variety and accessibility of recreational adventures that are found in the Lewis Clark Valley. Anglers can find some of the best fishing spots

for trolling, spinning, bait casting and fly fishing without even going far from town.

Spring and summer mean plenty of bass and trout in this area.

The canyon also has a healthy number of North America’s largest freshwater fish, such as the great white sturgeon, which can reach lengths up to 8 feet. Even though this catch-and-release fish won’t be going home with any fisherman, it could be the highlight of a trip to bring one in.

Anglers can cast a line on their own or hook up with one of the experienced local outfitters to find the hottest fishing spots.

Biking From casual riders to road cyclists or mountain bikers, there’s a trail for everyone.

Road cyclists o en cruise along Highway 12, a scenic highway that follows the Clearwater River. Some do it anytime, but others converge for the “I Made the Grade” ride each June which climbs more than 2,000 feet from the river’s edge to the top of the valley.

Mountain biking enthusiasts can enjoy miles of dirt trails in Hells Gate State Park. It’s the perfect area to escape people and traffic.

For the casual rider, there’s free access to more than 25 miles of paved pathways on the Clearwater and Snake River Recreation Trail. Cyclists can access downtown Lewiston via the Clearwater and Snake River Recreation Trail at the 5th Street pedestrian overpass.

Bike-friendly Lewiston is a perfect place to stop for lunch. Riders will find unique bike racks that double as art throughout the downtown corridor.

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Refresh your history The Lewis and Clark Expedition and Corps of Discovery was one of the most exciting explorations to ever occur in the United States. Early explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark took their expedition right through this beautiful area on their significant fact-finding and map-making journey west and back east.

Take a history adventure by visiting the Lewis & Clark Discovery Center, which commemorates the North American expedition in the early 1800s. It features a twoacre outdoor interpretive center plaza along the banks of the Snake River, educational displays, gi shop and an original 32-minute documentary film.

Be sure to stop at the Hells Canyon Resort Marina in nearby Clarkston to see the expedition timeline etched into the sidewalk.

The Nez Perce tribe was instrumental in keeping the expedition team alive. They are credited for saving the lives of the Corps of Discovery explorers who entered their camp near starvation. Without the food and shelter provided by the Nimiipuu villagers, the Lewis and Clark expedition may have had a tragic ending.

Take in the sites and history of this tribe by visiting the Nez Perce National Historical Park, 11 miles southeast of Lewiston on U.S. 95. The informational center and museum features historical displays and interpretive programs teaching travelers about the rich history and customs of the Nez Perce Tribe.

These and other area museums, parks and interpretive sites will provide an adventure that is rich in history and culture.

Enjoy wine Considered part of the new frontier of wine-growing areas in the United States, the Lewis Clark Valley actually has a long wine history. Grapes were first introduced into the area in 1872. Today, local wineries are winning medals for varietals made from local and regional grapes.

There are currently three Lewis Clark Valley wineries to visit, and several more in the surrounding area, which can be handy If you’re looking for a great wine tasting adventure weekend.

Basalt Cellars is a boutique, limited production winery that handcra s small lots of

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Lead and other heavy metals are found in the soil along the Coeur d’Alene River, South Fork and Chain Lakes where people play.

• Wash hands and face before eating.

• Bring drinking water. Don’t use filtered river water.

• Eat on a table or blanket in grassy areas.

• Soil tracked home is an exposure source.

• Remove dirt on clothes, toys, pets and equipment before leaving.

RECREATE SAFELY • Wear dust covering over mouth and nose when riding off road trails.

• Recreate in designated areas and stay on trails.

• Follow fish consumption advisories. It is best to eat fillets only.

• Do not harvest edible plants from floodplain areas.

Know your child’s blood lead level through simple blood testing Panhandle Health District: 208-783-0707 Know how to reduce your child’s exposure to lead in soil Idaho DEQ: www.deq.idaho.gov/PlayClean

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Taking a jet boat up the Snake River is one fun option in the Lewis Clark Valley.

premium wine made with grapes from the Columbia Valley and local estate grapes.

Clearwater Canyon Cellars offers a laid back atmosphere where you can visit the tasting room for warm hospitality and award-winning reds and whites.

Lindsay Creek Vineyards is Lewiston’s newest winery surrounded by fields of grain, just outside the city limits. Drop in to taste the wine and soak in the amazing scenery.

There are also several local microbreweries and a distillery to round out a weekend full of beverage adventures.

To learn more about any of these adventures or events, visit visitlcvalley.com.

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Through May 8 “Disney’s Newsies,” INB Performing Arts Center.

The touring version of this enjoyable family-friendly musical has plenty of favorite songs. www.wcebroadway.com/

May 6-July 1 Photos by M.R. McDonald and wood collaborations

by John Barany, Moses Lake Museum and Art Center.

McDonald has taken photos of a variety of weathered Seattle posters, and Barany worked with artists to blend wood sculptures with other media, including fabric, ceramics and metal. www.cityofml.com/index.aspx?nid=484

May 6-8 Colorama Festival, Grand Coulee.

Enjoy classic community fun at North Dam Park that features two rodeos, a parade, a carnival, food and arts and cra s. www.grandcouleedam.org/colorama.html.

May 13-14 Powwow, Spokane Falls Community College.

The SFCC Red Nation Student Association organizes this annual cultural event.

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May 19-22 Sunbanks Festival, Electric City.

If you’re a music fan, you’ll want to catch this impressive line-up of local and national blues musicians, including the Delgado Brothers. The event has been declared “the best music festival in the state,” and also has a fall version. www.sunbanksfestival.com/

May 21 Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade.

Since 1938, this has been one of the community’s favorite spring traditions, with an evening parade, a salute to local military, and the crowning of the Lilac Royal Court, a scholarship opportunity. spokanelilacfestival.org

May 21 Red, White and No-Li Small Batch Festival, No-Li Brewhouse, Spokane.

Celebrate one of the favorite local brewers and enjoy some new recipes. Entry fee includes samples of specialty brews, a T-shirt, pint glass and drink tickets.

More tickets and pours available. bit.ly/nolismallbatchfest

Through May 29 “Treasure!” Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Spokane.

Exhibit shows the history of treasure hunting, including artifacts from shipwrecks, gold rushes, and cultural objects. www.northwestmuseum.org/

June 5 Windermere Marathon, Spokane.

This popular and scenic community event is also a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Athletes can take part in the half or full marathon, that typically goes from Liberty Lake to downtown Spokane. Finishers also receive medals. windermeremarathon.com/

June 3-5 ArtFest, Spokane.

Check out the 31st annual festival of art, live music, food and beer garden in Spokane’s Browne’s Addition.

More than 150 artists sell handcra ed items in glass, clay, leather, wood, metal and fiber. www.northwestmuseum.org

June 11-September 4 “The Photography of Erv Schleufer” Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture exhibits Schleufer’s remarkable infrared photographic documentation of the powwow. www.northwestmuseum.org

June 17 Opening night, Spokane Indians.

The season begins at Avista Stadium for the hometown minor league baseball team. www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t486

June 18-September 4 “Animals in Art,” Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Spokane.

Learn about the role animals have played in our culture and our artwork, and be inspired by works of Audubon, de Goya, and others. www.northwestmuseum.org/exhibits/

June 18 Koulee Kids Fest, Grand Coulee.

The 12th annual celebration just for kids includes mini golf, fishing, free ice cream, disc golf and dam building. Kids also can get “passports” stamped at stops through town. www.grandcouleedam.org/kouleekidsfest.html

June 25-26 Hoopfest, Spokane.

The world’s largest three-on-three basketball tournament includes 7,000 players on 450 courts around downtown. It also draws more than 225,000 spectators. www.spokanehoopfest.net

July 3-4 4th of July Festival of America, Grand Coulee.

This community spends two days celebrating Independence Day with music, events in the park, kids activities, and fireworks at the dam following the laser show. grandcouleedam.org/festivalofamerica.html

July 9-October 2 “Winter Count Remembered: The Encaustic Works of Sally Hickman” Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Spokane.

This Montana artist’s work was inspired by the culture of the Native American. Her “Winter Count Remembered” illustrates events in the lives of the Plains Indians. www.northwestmuseum.org

July 15-17 Davenport Pioneer Days.

Celebrate the town’s 126-year-old heritage with the Pioneer Plod Fun Run, a car show, parade, belly flop contest, barbecue in the park and teen dance. www.pioneerdays.org/

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Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival.

Medical Lake, Waterfront Park attracts talented musicians plus lots of food and cra vendors. www.bluewatersbluegrass.org/

Spokane Interstate Fair, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.

One of the largest fairgrounds in the Northwest includes entertainment, ongoing exhibits, PRCA rodeos, animals and more fun. www.spokanecounty.org/fair/sif/

August 13 Garland Street Fair, Spokane.

The Garland Business District and residents come together for a day of fun celebrating the enjoyable neighborhood spanning nine blocks. garlandstreetfair.com/

August 31-September 5 Pig Out in the Park, Spokane.

The area’s largest food event returns for its 31st year, and features 45 booths with more than 225 menu items, plus 100 free concerts. www.spokanepigout.com/

September 11 SpokeFest, Spokane.

Cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in this recreational event that includes different length rides around the community, from a 1-mile loop to a half-century. The area ends with food, music, and community booths in Riverfront Park. www.spokefest.org/

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Wine destinations abound in the Northwest

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Some of the country’s best wines can be found in the Northwest, including the Willamette Valley, above.

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Wine lovers can indulge in more than their favorite reds and whites these days with several regional destinations for weekend getaways.

Many of the picturesque nature spots along the way offer riders a place for a roadside picnic. Or if you’d rather not pack or cook anything, you can stop at several of the wineries that offer meals.

Start your experience in Walla Walla County for the Gourmand’s Tour. The Walla Walla area continues to build on the largest number of wineries in the state with more than 90 options.

Once you’re off the horse and back in your own transportation, head south to the Gorge, since both the Oregon side and Washington sides offer opportunities for wine fans.

Local wine lovers and those “in the know” will tell you to first connect the Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman. The online connoisseur makes suggestions on her wellknown wine blog. Take the ideas that best meet your tastes and then plan your stay in town. Once you arrive, try the tasting rooms at Dunham Winery, Balboa Winery, and the L’Ecole No 41 to name a few. Any of these can get you started, or you can check out other tasting/touring possibilities at www.winesnw.com/walla. html

The Oregon side of the Gorge is well known for its tourist attractions, but the Washington side in Goldendale is quickly gaining as a popularity as a spot to visit that includes a museum, winery, and amphitheater.

Now, head toward the Yakima Valley for another wine adventure. How does a horseback experience sound? Here you can actually trot from vineyard to vineyard aboard a horse. The valley’s official Viticultural Area offers 80 wineries spread over 17,000 acres.

Hill’s intention for the replica was aimed at attracting a Quaker community to Eastern Washington. His plans never fully materialized, and the town buildings he constructed burned down several years later.

Entrepreneur and builder Sam Hill built a castle-like home in 1914 on a bluff overlooking the Gorge and named it Maryhill a er his wife and daughter. Hill used Mayhill to build the first paved roads in the Northwest along with Maryhill Stonehenge, a monument dedicated to area soldiers who died in World War I.

Today, Hill’s home Maryhill still stands and is now an enjoyable museum and

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tranquil grounds where peacocks stroll.

The area also includes Maryhill Winery, owned by Craig and Vicki Leuthold. The winery produces more than 84,000 cases of wine today, and is home to some of the most majestic views of the Columbia Gorge opposite Biggs Junction on the Oregon side.

The owners also created an award-winning amphitheater – a 4,000-seat concert venue where each summer several well-known musical acts entertain big crowds with a backdrop of Mt. Hood. Even if you’re not there for a concert, you can still enjoy the breathtaking views from the large encompassing deck that anchors the winery.

Visitors to all three Maryhill destinations can easily access the properties from both Highway 30 from Goldendale on the Washington side or Interstate 84 at the Biggs Junction.

Time to head to the Oregon side of the Gorge! On top of the unique drive list should be the 35-mile Columbia Gorge Fruit Loop that starts at the foothills of Mt. Hood.

You’ll find several vineyards, such as Phelps Creek Vineyards and Cathedral Ridge Winery, where excellent Pinot Noir is made.

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Once you hit Interstate 5, head down south to Salem to indulge in something really Oregon’s Willamette Valley Vineyards is one of the more well-known wine destinations. adventurous, a Willamette Valley hot air balloon tour. One of the best ways to view the valley’s 200 wineries is from the air.

Vista Balloon Adventures out of Newberg, which is 30 minutes from Portland, and offers tours at dawn. A er the balloons are inflated, which is a tourist draw of its own, the FAA-licensed pilots will take riders on a one-hour flight, depending on which direction the winds are blowing on that day.

During the ride, you’ll get to see the hills of the Willamette Valley, and up to 10 mountain peaks on a clear day. The best time to ride, weather permitting, is from April to mid-October.

One of the best-known vineyards and known for its Tuscany-like view is Willamette Valley Vineyards. The estate has earned the title “One of America’s Great Pinot Noir Producers,” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

Founder Jim Bernau, purchased the site in 1983. He and his team started by clearing away the old plum orchard and the blackberry vines. He planted Pinot Noir (Pommard and Wadenswil clones), Chardonnay (Dijon and Espiguette) and Pinot Gris. In the beginning and for a long time to come, Bernau hand-watered the vines with a 75-foot garden hose.

Today, it’s a world-class winery especially known for its Pinot Noir. The winery now sources all of its barrel-aged Pinot Noir from its estate-grown vineyards and farms nearly 500 acres in the valley.

Bernau’s vision of organizing the support of wine enthusiasts to grow wines through shared ownership has accumulated in more than 7,000 owners.

Head further south on Interstate 5 for the Rogue River Dinner Ra ing Trip. The river is internationally known for its unique experiences that can make for not only a wild weekend but also a very wet one in the surrounding wine country.

The entire area also includes several prized spots for fishing. All of this physical activity can work up an appetite. Check out Orange Torpedo Trips, which organizes a dinner float that takes riders through Hellgate Canyon and includes local wines.

If you’re eager to tour some more wineries while you’re in the Rogue Valley, check out Back Roads Wine Tours. You can tour some of the area’s 16 wineries, including Paschal, RoxyAnn and Eden Vale.

On your return trip, you can head back the way you came, or take the long way home through Seattle for a stop at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery.

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Fans of road trips with beautiful scenery can enjoy apple blossoms in central Washington, the beauty of the Oregon Coast, and the Columbia River Gorge.

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When Robert Townsend said, “Getting there isn’t half the fun, it’s all the fun,” he must have been talking about traveling on Washington and Oregon roads. That’s because some of the Pacific Northwest’s photo ops can be found right off the road.

Whether you decide to go east or west from the Spokane area, you can’t go wrong with these spectacular roadside stops:

No place like home.

Before you take off on your travels, head to downtown Spokane for a wonderful spring photo op of the Spokane Falls. This attraction hits its picture-perfect peak in the early spring, and there is no better place to capture their roar and beauty than the Monroe Street Bridge. The falls are divided into two parts: the Upper Falls Dam, built in 1920, and the Lower Falls, featuring the Monroe Street Dam, which was built in 1890 and generates hydroelectricity for the city.

Hit the woods One of the west side’s greatest jewels is Olympic National Park with nearly 1 million acres of untamed rivers flowing from glacier-capped peaks, valleys of oldgrowth forests and waves crashing against a shoreline rich with life.

With so much beauty and likely limited time, pick the Quinault Rain Forest Loop Drive for many breathtaking photos of mountains, waterfalls and giant trees.

It’s a 31-mile loop around Lake Quinault, up the Quinault River into the Olympic National Park, and back around the other side. Keep an eye out for wildlife like elk, deer, cougars, bald eagles, bobcats, and gorgeous views of the Olympic Mountains.

Allow two hours minimum to complete the trip by car.

How about ‘dem apples?

Don’t forget what the state is best known for around the nation – its apples.

Washington produces about 60 percent of the nation’s supply of apples, and most of the region’s best are plucked from orchards in the Wenatchee Valley, about two hours away from Seattle and three from Spokane. As the Wenatchee River snakes eastward from Leavenworth, it is flanked on both sides by seemingly endless pear or apple orchards.

Check out the Gorge.

Time to head east and south to neighboring Oregon and the picturesque Columbia River Gorge. This is where the term “getting there is half the fun” really can refer to a less-known but spectacular photo opportunity. The Boardman Tree Farm, located along Interstate 84, 5 miles west of the Interstate 82 junction, boasts

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eventually compressing the energy of the wave into an upward spout.

Certain tidal conditions have to be met to create this effect – the waves have to be sufficiently large enough. During much of the winter and spring, you’ll find plenty of explosive spouting action.

Watch the whales Just a few more miles south down 101, look for signs to Devil’s Punch Bowl State Park. During winter, water from the restless ocean slams with a thundering roar into a hollow bowl-shaped rock formation. The surf churns, foams, and swirls as it mixes a violent brew. Scientists say that the punch bowl was probably created by the collapse of the roof over two sea caves, then shaped by wave action.

The park is a popular whale-watching site and displays an intriguing geology for some unique photos. Be sure to take time for a scenic picnic spot atop the undulating rocky shoreline.

There are plenty of other scenic wonders along these routes that can be photographed or simply preserved in your memories. Whether it’s spectacular waterfalls, old growth forests, lush river gorges or even a natural punch bowl, get your camera ready, as you make your way down the roads of the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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thousands and thousands of hybrid poplar trees. The trees are neatly arranged in evenly spaced rows, and they are about the same size, same height and same thickness. It’s such a surreal sight that GreenWood Resources conducts group tours for visitors. If you don’t have time to stop for the full tour, you can at least take a panoramic photo right off of the interstate.

Oregon’s natural beauty Continuing into the heart of Columbia River Gorge, there is an abundance of wellknown naturally scenic spots along Interstate 84, such as the grand Multnomah Falls. Millions of visitors driving through this scenic region don’t realize the full impact of its beauty until they come around the bend near Corbett at exit 22 and see the famous building on the top of the cliff to the right. This is Crown Point and the building is the Vista House. The Vista House was built in 1916 at the same time as Highway 30, which is now known as the Historic Columbia River Gorge Highway, and the only way to reach Crown Point. The best views of the Gorge can be taken by or around the road that surrounds the octagonal building.

Hit the coast One can’t visit western Oregon without driving along its famously breathtaking coastline. Although favorite stops such as Ecola State Park and Cannon Beach will always offer spectacular photo ops, some lesser-known but equally picturesque settings can be found right off of Highway 101.

For instance, Depoe Bay is the only town on the Oregon coast with a “spouting horn” in its downtown, which is the result of a fissure in the rocky ledges just below the sea wall. This funnels the heavy waves into a tinier and tinier space,

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Time for a summer adventure! And the good thing is you don’t have to go anywhere far away to have a super season experience.

With a stay-cation, you can get to know your local area better and open yourself up to exciting things to do and beauty to experience, right in your own backyard.

Stay-cations can also be good ways to disconnect from your computer or put away the phone so you can spend quality time exploring with friends and family. The trick is to do whatever you can to get out of your daily routine.

Just like with a far-away vacation, you shouldn’t be worrying about laundry or the other household projects you have waiting. You may be home, but you can declare that you’re officially on vacation.

Need a few ideas for fun things to discover – or re-discover – about your community? Try these suggestions:

Explore Riverfront Park.

Take a gondola over the Spokane River on the Spokane Falls SkyRide, which offers spectacular views of the second longest urban falls in the United States. Visit the Looff Carousel Ride while there and stay to dine out, shop, listen to outdoor entertainment, enjoy amusement rides, visit the IMAX Theatre and ride the Spokane Falls Northern Railway. (Before you go, check riverfrontparknow.com – a large-scale renovation is taking place over the next few years, so some areas or attractions may be temporarily closed or rerouted.)

Take in nature.

Visit Manito Park to see its five gardens, conservatory, and duck pond. Next check out the John A. Finch Arboretum, a botanical collection of trees and woody plants on 65 acres of wooded hills. Green Bluff is just north of Spokane and nestled at the foothills of Mount Spokane, offering over 500 acres of orchards of fresh picked fun pretty much anytime of the year. Drop in for strawberries starting at the end of June, cherries in July, and peaches in August.

Ride in style.

Avid biker? Take a two-wheel journey along the paved Centennial Trail which goes from Nine Mile Falls past Coeur d’Alene. When you’re at Nine Mile Falls, check out Riverside State Park to picnic, camp, bird watch, hike, rock climb, ride horses, play disc golf, kayak or canoe.

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Do some recreating.

Visit Mount Spokane. Even in June this location boasts several snow spots on the upper mountains that you can try to get a few turns in. You can also horseback ride, pick huckleberries, spot wildlife, see seven lakes at once, bike, hike, geocache, drive to the summit, and much more!

Get some culture.

Check out the INB Performing Arts Center, which is host to touring Broadway shows and numerous musical events. You can also see the Spokane Symphony, now in its 70th year, play at the fully-renovated Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. St. John’s Cathedral, begun in 1925, is one of the few examples in the U.S. of classic Gothic architecture, and one only a handful of towers in the Northwest with a 49bell carillon, and is a must-see. Finally, do not miss the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, which has exhibits all summer. This museum is associated with the Smithsonian Institution, and houses galleries that focus on the visual arts, local history, and regional American Indian cultures.

Go to the water.

Kootenai County in Idaho is about 30 minutes east of Spokane and offers a range of activities that are still close to home – especially things to do in and around the water. Lake Coeur d’Alene is o en rated as one of the top 10 most beautiful lakes in the country and provides beautiful places to relax, picnic, camp, fish, bike, swim, kayak, paddleboard and go boating. There are other big and small lakes around the county, including Hauser, Fernan and Hayden. Some are great for swimming or sitting on the beach, others have boating facilities.

Check out Coeur d’Alene.

In the downtown area, you can visit City Park, McEuen Park, and hike Tubbs Hill.

If you are feeling adventurous you can also zipline or book a parasailing session.

There are boat cruises, or you can book a seaplane flight for an aerial tour of the area. Stay at the Coeur d’Alene Resort right in the heart of downtown on the lake.

While there, book a spa day or a play at the Resort golf course with the world’s only floating green. In the summer enjoy festivals and events such as Art on the Green, Ironman Triathlon, and the free weekly summer concerts at City Park. Enjoy history? Visit the Museum of North Idaho, or head to Cataldo for the Old Mission State Park, home to the oldest building in Idaho, built between 1850 and 1853.

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Remember – just because you want to vacation this year does not mean you have to travel far away and spend a ton of money getting there and back. Enjoy a staycation – and remain close to home and save money but try new things and simply relax.

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it with rainbow trout—it’s phenomenal for fishing.”

It’s camping without tortuous pebbles materializing under sleeping bags in the middle of the night. It’s camping for people who say, “I would go camping if it could just be a little less, well, camping-like.”

Though the canvas tents include cabin-style amenities, guests can hear the sounds of nature and nearby horses.

The term “glamping” combines the words “glamour” and “camping” to explain itself pretty succinctly: glamorous, or at least luxurious, camping.

Glampsites in the Inland Northwest span the “glam” spectrum. Though a comfortable bed is standard, not all sites offer electricity, running water or plumbing. Some, on the other hand, are equipped with luxuries like Wi-Fi and Dish Network.

Glamping excursions can o en be booked through the individual hosts’ websites.

Most also list their sites on associations like glampinghub.com and glamping.com.

Bull Hill Ranch Bull Hill Ranch in Kettle Falls offers three levels of glamping: safari tents, ranch cabins, deluxe cabins and luxury tents. Each canvas tent sits on an elevated wooden platform accessible by stairs. A paper lantern illuminates the covered patio. Inside, two queen beds and optional twin allow room for up to four guests for tents or six for cabins.

The $225 fee per person for tents includes all meals, unlimited drinks at the main lodge’s full bar and outdoor activities like horseback riding and skeet shooting.

Visitors can help out on the ranch, home to about 1,000 cattle.

“People love to go along with us and help move cows,” said Tucker Guglielmino, marketing director at Bull Hill. His parents, Pete and Patsy Guglielmino, own the 113-year-old ranch.

A bar and dining hall at the main lodge serve as a gathering place for guests during meal times and early evenings, when hors’ d’oeuvres are served.

Visitors can bring mountain bikes or walk the trails on the property, including to a private lake a half mile from the campsites. “It’s great for swimming and we stock

“You get the feel of camping but not the mess of camping—all the hassle of sleeping bags on the ground and all that—but you get the benefit of being outside,” Guglielmino said.

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Elysium Woods Elysium Woods, named for the Greek word for “place of blessing,” offers fullyfurnished yurt accommodations near Sandpoint, Idaho. A creek runs through the 21-acre forested property. The hosts provide bicycles for exploring the trails.

If you prefer indoor plumbing in your glamping experience, these yurts may not be for you. Then again, each yurt has a California king-sized bed, wood stove, Wi-Fi and Dish Network. elysiumwoods.com

The Howling Hamlet The Howling Hamlet brings the glamour to glamping, providing organic towels, organic coffee—even organic lip balm—plus everything you need to prepare food in your temporary abode. The Leavenworth operation will set up your hamlet and bring supplies for the stay at the location of your choosing, or host you at theirs. www.howlinghamlet.com

Turkey Ridge Ranch Turkey Ridge Ranch, an alpaca ranch and animal sanctuary near Davenport, hosts guests in two-person cabin-style tents. Visitors are invited to share in the down-toearth experiences of caring for the animals and learning to weave, spin yarn and knit. Continental breakfast served at the ranch daily. turkey-ridge-ranch.com

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Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast in Clark Fork, Idaho, a remote bed and breakfast with glamping-style tent accommodations, centers its experience around wild huckleberries and morel mushrooms found in the area. The more rustic, electricity-free sites include a hand pump for water, a propane stove and heated outdoor shower. Farm-style breakfast is served at the solar-powered homestead. huckleberrytentandbreakfast.com

Izaak Walton Inn Izaak Walton Inn in Essex, Mont., near Glacier National Park, offers a unique twist on glamping: luxury and rustic versions of converted rail cars in a forested setting adjacent to the main Izaak Walton Hotel. Its crown jewel, a Great Northern 411 Locomotive, accommodates four and boasts an antique reclaimed oak floor, stone fireplace, skylights and big-screen TV. Cabooses of a variety of colors and origins accommodate two to six guests and range from ornately furnished to simple—though all come equipped with a kitchen and cooking utensils.

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housed in the turn-of-the-century Edwards Block.

Montana’s hundreds of miles of hiking trails offer unparalleled views into the Northern Rockies. But not everyone knows that the communities on either side of the Continental Divide can provide unique cultural opportunities for history walks -- plus locally made ice cream and other tasty treats! So enjoy these starting points and take a day off from the traditional tourist trails to enjoy the “arts, history and ice cream trail.”

Most of the historic stops appeal to art lovers and history buffs including the Hockaday Museum of Art, open Tuesday-Saturday, which displays an artistic legacy of Glacier National Park and Montana. The permanent collection valued at more than $1.3 million is housed in a century-old Carnegie Library.

Kalispell: History and Sweet Treats

An 1895 school, now the Museum at Central School, open weekdays, houses Native American artifacts, early pioneer Frank Bird Linderman’s collection of relics, and an interactive model of Flathead Lake.

Kalispell has 60 stops on its self-guided walking tour, including The Conrad Mansion, just east of the 20-block historic downtown. The 1895-era, 26-room, 13,000-square-foot mansion is filled with much of the family’s original belongings.

Open Tuesdays-Saturdays.

On Main Street and just north of the Flathead County Courthouse is Sweet Peaks Ice Cream in a lovingly restored brick gas station. Creative flavors range from maple bacon to orange cardamom. www.discoverkalispell.com (888) 888-2308.

Then, visit the Discover Kalispell Visitor Center in the historic Depot Park where walking tour booklets are available. It’s here that the last “Gallopin’ Goose” passenger train stopped running in 1950 when the railroad’s main line was relocated through Whitefish. Visitor Center Coordinator Meche Ek is always happy to direct guests to other historic spots, especially the 1940s-era Norm’s Soda Fountain inside Norm’s News, in the historic 1896 McIntosh Opera House Square. Here, the motto “Eat Dessert First!” is a fine idea since the next ice cream stop is at the south end of downtown.

Missoula: Art, Science and Ice Cream

Visitors can browse Norm’s News’ 800 different magazine titles, then step next door for walking shoes — or perhaps cowgirl boots — in Western Outdoor.

Shoppers can choose from 2,500 pairs of boots and 1,500 cowboy hats. Further south at 132 Main is possibly the best toy shop around, Imagination Station,

Missoula’s spectacular arts scene rivals its outdoors opportunities. Walking and art tour materials are available at Destination Missoula at 101 W. Main St., (destinationmissoula.org/history.php). The University of Montana’s Montana Museum of Art & Culture in the campus’ PAR/TV Center houses the state’s largest and oldest art collection. In its 120 years, the MMAC’s exhibits of historic and contemporary art attracted generations of visitors to the Rembrandt, Edgar Paxson, Frederic Remington, Henry Sharp and Missoula’s Rudy Autio works, among the 11,000 art treasures. Traveling exhibitions showcase the American West. Open Tuesday-Saturday (www.umt.edu/montanamuseum/.)

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Foot Bridge lands at the kid-friendly SpectrUM Discovery Area, at 218 Front Street, where an interactive science museum’s exhibits, activities and demonstrations entice kids to think about neuroscience and literacy at exhibits such as The Brain Project, a working neuroscience lab where visitors can explore Drosophilia neurobiology, DNA extractions, brain and eye dissections, optical illusions, and other neuroscience-related activities. Open Wednesday-Saturday (spectrum.umt.edu/).

The walk to downtown is westward aside the Clark Fork on the RiverfrontNorthside Trail. Four blocks west is Kiwanis Park’s picnic area, which includes a baseball field and tennis courts. The route briefly leaves the levee—an easy sidewalk stroll westward to Bess Reed Park along the river. Just ahead is the sculpture “Returning,” Montana artist Jeffrey Funk’s trio of trout that is o en populated with climbing kids. Under the Higgins Street Bridge, the trail wanders into Caras Park where artists and musicians meander. Several events occur like Out to Lunch on Wednesdays with free music, other entertainment and food truck chow fare.

Nearby, the Carousel for Missoula, hand-painted ponies gallop around, delighting kids of all ages, open daily for $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for kids.

Each September is the Montana Book Festival and the zany Pie and Whiskey and Poetry, this year Sept. 21-15. The Pie and Whiskey poetry reading event is so popular that latecomers are turned away at the door of the historic Union Club. (www.montanabookfestival.org/) Missoula hosts 10 art galleries including the downtown sites, Missoula Art Museum, The Artists Shop and 4 Ravens Gallery. (destinationmissoula. org/art-galleries) Plus, the ice cream at the Big Dipper can’t be beat. Just across the Higgins St. Bridge from Caras Park the place is so popular that it’s a rarity when no one is lined up. (www.bigdippericecream.com).

Havre: Beneath the Streets Opium dens, bordellos and other debaucheries moved underground a er a fire destroyed many businesses. The town of 9,800 residents sits on U.S. Highway 2, along the Milk River, and is a ranching and farming community that’s o en the last stop before a visit to the 1,431-square-mile Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, or a float and fishing trip on the Missouri River.

The Havre Beneath the Streets tour, $15 per person, ($12 youth, $13 seniors, and $9 children) is available daily, led by guides who point out Havre’s well-preserved history under one city block with 20 unique displays.

The tour slips underground at the Havre Railroad Museum and ambles past places like the Sporting Eagle Saloon where cowboys once caroused. The tour walks past the Wah Sing Laundry, Gourley Bothers Bakery and other businesses in this underground “mall.”

There’s an old fashioned soda fountain as well.

The Havre Railroad Museum provides a fascinating history of the railroad’s influence on the region known as the Hi-Line. A self-guided walking tour of historic sites and homes above ground in downtown Havre is available.

A grand finale is Wilcoxson’s Ice Cream at Gram’s Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe at 327 1st St., which has foosball, ping pong and pool tables. For reservations and more information, see centralmontana.com or www. havrechamber.com or (406) 265-8888.

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The Bozeman Spirits Distillery offers locally cra ed whiskey, vodka and gin -- plus one of the craziest Bloody Marys around.

Bozeman: Brews, Ciders, and Distilleries Bozeman, 80 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, has grown to 45,000 residents since the 1860s, when 3,500 people and 1,700 wagons brought folks westward on the Bozeman Trail, many hoping for gold mining riches. Today, the Historic Main Street Walking Tours passes Art Deco, Italianate and Mission Revival architecture and even a revolving life-size palomino horse atop signs for a sporting goods shop.

At the west end of town is the Gallatin History Museum, 317 W. Main, housed in the old 1911 jail, and full of photo archives, exhibits of Native American history and local lore. Visitors can pick up a $2 historic walking tour brochure here, open Tuesday-Saturday; admission costs $5 and kids under 12, free. gallatinhistorymuseum.org/ Historic buildings include the iconic 1908 Holy Rosary Church, and the 1919 Ellen Theatre that used a Wurlitzer organ and today opens for special film viewings.

Most buildings now house galleries, coffee shops and eateries such as the Northern Pacific Railroad Freight Building, on Main Street’s east end, now Montana Ale Works restaurant, where visitors can enjoy drinks on the patio.

Across Main Street is the Lockhorn Cider House featuring locally made hard ciders—with gluten-free options.

While the 1882 Spieth & Krug Brewery dominated downtown for the German immigrant brewers’ suds, it was also once a dance hall. Today, shops and offices fill the Italianate architecture structure. Bozeman has its share of breweries including White Dog Brewing Co. with the city’s only “frost bar,” that keeps beer mugs cold, and notably historic, thanks to the brick bar top made from the former Lehrkind Brewery. Next door, the Bozeman Spirits Distillery serves whiskey, vodka and gin cra ed in the back of the 1937 brick Sears store now replete with reclaimed fir floorboards on the walls, furniture and the back bar.

If the Bloody Mary’s garnish of pickle, bison or beef or elk stick and asparagus, peperoncinio and olive doesn’t fill up history walkers a er the 2-mile walk, across the street in the renovated Lark Hotel’s parking lot is Victory Taco and Genuine Ice Cream Co.’s locally created treats like “very vanilla” and “red velvet cake” ice cream. bozemancvb.com/.

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(open May 1) and guided boat tours at Lake McDonald (open May 21).

There are few things as heavenly as spring and summer in Western Montana’s Glacier Country. From the celestial peaks of Glacier National Park to long daylight hours providing the perfect backdrop for endless adventures against stunning scenery, this corner of Big Sky Country is the perfect playground.

Spring is also an ideal time for road tripping from the Spokane area to Western Montana to explore quieter locations along Highway 200, with highlights that include the National Bison Range, St. Regis-Paradise Scenic Byway, fishing on the Clark Fork River and biking the Route of the Hiawatha—a 15-mile-long bike trail that travels through tunnels and along steel trestles in the Bitterroot Mountains.

One of Montana’s quietest seasons, spring offers visitors to Glacier Country plenty of room to roam with uncrowded roads, open trails and scenic byways to explore off-the-beaten-path locations.

One of the region’s most unexplored areas in spring is Glacier National Park. While many of the amenities inside the park don’t open until late May, spring still offers plenty of recreational activity options.

One of the most popular is biking the Going-to-the-Sun Road. During this time of year—and before opening to vehicular traffic—the Going-to-the-Sun Road becomes a prime destination for bikers and hikers. Pedaling the road is one of the best ways to see the park’s snow-capped mountain peaks and jaw-dropping views. You can bring your own bike or pick up bike rentals in nearby Whitefish, a 35-minute drive from the park’s entrance at West Glacier.

If you go: There are several businesses outside the park that are open for visitors in the spring, including the Izaak Walton Inn in Essex (open year-round), Great Northern Resort in West Glacier (open May 1), Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant in East Glacier Park

If you go: Plan on staying at Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort in Paradise and exploring small-town Montana with a stroll through Thompson Falls or Trout Creek.

For water fun, head to Flathead Lake—the largest freshwater lake in the West—a short drive from Kalispell, the valley’s largest community. With 185 miles of shoreline and six state parks, Flathead Lake is a popular recreation destination with guided boat tours, kayaking, sailing and fishing.

Located two hours south of Kalispell is another major Montana hub and the state’s most cosmopolitan destination, Missoula. Montana’s second largest city and cultural hub, Missoula sits at the confluence of three blue-ribbon trout streams and five valleys, greetings visitors with both a lively downtown and large retail center with department and grocery stores.

With the Clark Fork River flowing through the heart of downtown, Missoula is perhaps at its best during the summer months.

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Spring and summer attractions in Montana include sailing on Flathead Lake, hiking in the hills above Missoula and kayaking in downtown Missoula.

visitors alike as it hosts brewfests, live music, food trucks, entertainment and kayaking or river surfing on Brennan’s Wave—a man-made whitewater kayak area just steps from the park. Additional downtown offerings include biking and walking on the river trail, shopping at local boutiques, sampling beer and spirits at breweries and distilleries, dining on farm-to-table cuisine, perusing the exhibits at the Missoula Art Museum or kicking up your heels to live music.

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If you go: Add a day trip to your itinerary and travel south to explore the Bitterroot Valley. The valley is home to charming small towns, breweries and locally owned shops.

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Seeley Lake

When checking out Montana’s beautiful waterways, make sure you give a lot of attention to Seeley Lake, which offers no shortage of natural scenery but also unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation.

It’s part of the Seeley-Swan Valley, which is about an hour northeast of Missoula, and an easy day’s drive from the Spokane area.

The region is between the Bob Marshall Wilderness area and the Mission Mountain Wilderness area. It’s part of the Blackfoot-Clearwater watershed, known for excellent angling opportunities along streams, rivers and lakes of all sizes.

How good is the fishing here? It’s officially celebrated in the community’s annual Loon and Fish Festival which takes place the last weekend in May. Representatives from the U.S. Forest Service share info about wildlife and give tours that resident nesting loons and fish populations. The celebration also includes local art and activities for children.

There’s also a variety of small towns to check out, starting with the City of Seeley Lake, population 1,800. There are plenty of motels and lodges, or if you prefer something more rustic, you can stay at several state or Forest Service campgrounds. There’s also an 18-hole golf course and the Seeley Lake Historical Museum and Visitor Center, where you can learn about early settlers.

One of the more well-known lodging establishments is Tamaracks Resort, which offers more than 16 acres of waterfront property, guest cabins plus a private beach and access to watercra for rental purposes.

One popular excursion is the Clearwater Canoe Trail, a pleasant 3.5 mile journey that lets you see plenty of beautiful flora and fauna, including a variety of birds.

The area also includes hundreds of miles of scenic hiking and biking that provide some great views of the whole valley.

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“Red Herring” Cabaret Theatre, Whitefish.

This crazy spy spoof presented by the Whitefish Theater Company promises much fun. www.whitefishtheatreco.org/ theatre.htm

Art in the Park, Anaconda.

Enjoy local art, beverages and music in Washoe Park. www.discoveranaconda.com/index. php/site/events

May 28-29 Bigfork Whitewater Festival.

The longest running event in Bigfork includes the opportunity to watch kayakers, ra ers and SUP riders navigate tricky rapids, including the Wild Mile Class IV, or try it themselves. www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com

June 24-26 Whitefish Woody Weekend V. The Big Sky Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society sponsors this annual celebration of wooden boats on Whitefish Lake. Visitors can check out more than 30 vessels that will be on display outside the Whitefish Lodge plus take part in a nautical parade. acbs.org/event/whitefish-woodyweekend-v/

June 30 through Aug. 25.

Caras Park in Missoula is an excellent community gathering spot.

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Thursday!Fest, Kalispell.

Imagine a carnival crossed with a cra fair, with a food court, beer garden and music for all ages, all taking place downtown. It takes place weekly through August. www.downtownkalispell. com/events/annual-events/ thursdayfest

July 15-17

36th Annual Huckleberry Festival Trout Creek, Montana Free Admission!

5 pm Friday to 4pm Sunday Helicopter Rides Face Painting More than 100 hand-made craft booths

Friday: D & D Music Miss Huckleberry Pageant & Huck Finn Contest Zumba Demo

August 12-14, 2016 Saturday:

Sunday:

Pancake Breakfast 5K Run for Fun Huckleberry Parade Homesteaders Pentathlon Dog Agility Demo Swing Street Big Band Albeni Falls Pipe & Drum Festival Auction Pie-eating Contest Dance to the Music of Back Adit

Pancake Breakfast Worship Service Dog Agility Competition More Pentathlon Jam & Jelly Contest Horseshoes Libby Pitiful Players Dessert Contest with $1.00 samples while they last!

Children’s Games

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Arts in the Park, Kalispell.

The 48th annual community cultural gathering at the Hockaday Museum of the Arts is considered one of more the most premiere art festivals in the region, with more than 100 exhibitors. www.hockadaymuseum.org/

July 21-24 The Event at Rebecca Farm, Kalispell.

One of the most impressive international equestrian events in the region includes competitions, crosscountry competitions, trade shows, and general resources about all things equine. www.rebeccafarm.org

July 27-31 Columbia Falls Heritage Days.

Enjoy learning about the community’s history and ideas for its future, with a car show, barbecue, basketball tournament, concert, and auction, which benefits local high school programs. cfallsheritagedays.com/events. html

Aug. 6-7 Bigfork Festival of the Arts.

The 38th year of the community arts and culture event includes arts, cra s, food, music, and family events. www.bigforkfestivalo hearts.com/

Aug. 13 Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival.

The36th anniversary includes all sorts of huckleberry products, pancake breakfasts, a baking contest, a parade plus other entertainment. www.swanlakemontana.org/ huckleberry-festival

Sept. 3 Taste of Kalispell.

Enjoy local food and drink at this 6th annual event. Many local restaurants enjoy taking part, and visitors also enjoy sampling local wine and beer treats. www.downtownkalispell.com/ events/annual-events/taste-ofkalsipell

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For the online version of this list visit www.spokesman.com/summercamps/ Academic/Science Camps CWCE Summer Youth Camp offers week-long

12:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 1-4, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 8-11, $80; high school 12:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 8-11, $80; parent meetings 7-8 p.m. Aug. 1 and 8. Math Camp includes Algebra 1, noon-1 p.m. Aug. 1-5 and 8-11, $75; Algebra 2 9-11 a.m. Aug. 1-5, $75, or 9-11 a.m. Aug. 8-12, $75. ACT Prep Camp 2-4 p.m.

Aug. 15-17 and 19, $100. Register at www.gprep.com

sessions in modding, video game design and game-based learning June 20-Aug. 11. Programs show ages 8-14 how STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) topics can relate to the real world. Locations at Spokane Community College and Spokane Falls Community College.

Courses include “Make your first video game” June 20-23; “AppAttack” June 27-30; Make Your First 3D Video Game” July 11-14; “Minecra Designers” July 11-14; “Code Breakers” July 18-21; “Minecra Designers July 25-28,” “Make Your First Video Game” July 25-28, “App Adventures” Aug. 1-4, “Minecra Modders” Aug. 1-4, “App Attack” Aug. 8-11, “Minecra Modders” Aug. 8-11. Classes $189 per session plus $5 for supervised lunch. ce@ccs.spokane.edu (509) 533-8483

Gonzaga Prep Activity Summer Camps include 26th annual Science Safari, June 20-July 1. Features instruction in science for grades 2-8, including exploration of the unique world of rain forests through hands-on activities and inquiry-based investigations. Sessions 8:30-11:30 a.m.

June 20-June 24, and 8:30-11:30 a.m. and noon-3 p.m. June 27-July 1. $110 each session. science.safari.gprep@gmail. com or www.gprep.com to register. Spanish Camp for grades 4-6, 9:30 a.m.-noon or 12:30-3 p.m. June 20-24, $100. Study Skills camps include middle school 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 1-4,

Lego Robotics Summer Camps by FIRST Lego League Coaches, June 20-24 and July 18-22, Westminster Congregational UCC Church. Camps are organized and led by the Spokane Region Partner for FLL, and experienced

FLL Coaches. Each week will have two groups of 12 campers: Builders for children grades 1-3 and Engineers for grades 4-6.

Session 1 “Mission to Mars” includes setting up a base on Mars and working with NASA Science Lab to create a rover. Session 2 “Lego Pentathlon/FLL Challenge” asks younger campers to create a motorized or simple machine models to meet daily challenges. Older campers will build an NXT or EV3 robot that can meet a daily challenge and earn “Robobucks”. Engineers will have the challenge of programming the robot to go through mazes, climb an incline, use sensors, follow a line, and programming to meet missions on the First Lego League World Class Robot Game board, $130/week. www.discoveryrobots.org (509) 448-2291.

Luminary Girls, day camp for girls who let their light shine to create a brighter world, June 20-24 and Aug. 15-19, Verve Studio8, Coeur d’Alene, Connects girls with local female leaders in the community, empowers and educates them about local and global issues, teaches them new physical and mental skill sets, explores personal and artistic expression and puts together a local charity project. Workshops may include mechanics, sewing, dance, skateboarding, painting, drama, poetry, hiking, cooking, hair-styling, and more. Every session includes global awareness studies centered on girl’s issues, positive self-image seminars, leadership/team building, women’s history, fun theme days, field-trips, charity projects, and video creation, $275. Session 1, ages 10-15, June 20-24. Session 2, ages 12-17, Aug. 15-19. Limited to 12 girls per session. Register at luminaryinitiativeproject@ gmail.com, www.luminaryinitiativeproject.com/, (208) 640-9742

CAMP GIFFORD On Deer Lake An affordable, faith based Residential Summer Camp experience!

SUMMER CAMPS 2016 June 27th – August 5th Monday – Friday | Ages 7 to 17 years old Also available for your rental group!

Where can you go this summer for music, magic, electricity, dancing, hiking, stories, entertainment, and to get loud?

THE LIBRARY! Free fun for kids, and grown-ups too.

Watch our website for summer fun and learning opportunities—details coming soon.

Call today (509) 325-6810 or visit us online at www.campgifford.org

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FIND YOUR COOL. Swim. Splash. Dive. Learn. Soak in the sun. Our pools are just one of the great ways to beat the summer heat, have fun and make new friends in your neighborhood.

Spokane Parks & Recreation offers hundreds of outdoor, sports and art camps for kids of all ages including those with disabilities. Get out and play. enjoyspokane.com 509.755.CITY(2489)

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Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture’s Summer Camps include weekly sessions June 20-Aug. 8 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Topics for grades 1-6 include art, natural science, and adventure. Grade 1-2 programs include: “Get Messy” June 20-24 ($180 members, $200 non-members); “Backyard Explorers” June 27-July 1 ($198 members, $220 non-members); “For Fun, Just Add Water” July 11-15 ($180 members, $200 non-members); “Off the Wall” July 18-22 ($198 members, $220 non-members); “Splish, Splash” July 2529 ($180 members, $200 non-members); “Outdoor Discovery” Aug. 1-5 ($198 members, $220 non-members); “Sounds of Summer” Aug. 8-12 ($198 members, $220 non-members).

Grades 3-4 camps include: “Growth Spurt” June 20-24 ($198 members, $220 non-members); “Creative Creatures” June 27-July 1 ($198 members, $220 non-members); “Water You Wading For?” July 11-15 ($216 members, $240 nonmembers); “Expedition in Nature” July 18-22 ($198 members, $220 non-members); “Morphing Materials” July 25-29 ($180 members, $200 non-members); “Trail Blazers” Aug. 1-5 ($198 members, $220 non-members); “Wacky Water” Aug. 8-12 ($216 members, $240 non-members). Grade 5-6 camps include: “You Rock!” June 20-24 ($216 members, $240 nonmembers); “Wilderness Challenge” June 27-July 1 ($216 members, $240 non-members); “Imagine That!” July 11-15 ($180 members, $200 non-members); “Mountain Climbers” July 18-22 ($198 members, $220 non-members); “Liquid Gold” July 25-29 ($216 members, $240 non-members); “Upcycle with Art” Aug. 1-5 ($198 members, $220 nonmembers); “River Runner” Aug. 8-12 ($216 members, $240 non-members). Before and a er care available for additional fees. www.northwestmuseum.org

Satori, a residential summer experience for gi ed teens, takes place July 24-30 at Eastern Washington University.

Open to junior and senior high students who enjoy the pursuit of academics. Students can choose from among 24 academic offerings to learn more about math, biology, music, philosophy, linguistics and more. (509) 359-6267 or (800) 999-8363 or satoricamp.org

11:30 a.m. June 20-24, or 8:30-11:30 a.m and 12:15-3:15 p.m.

June 27-July 1. $110. science.safari.gprep@gmail.com

SpoLang Foreign Language Academy Camps offer German and Spanish language instruction for students age 3 and up. Early Education camps stimulate students through circle time, themes, creative arts, cra s, and music.

School-age camps offer reading, writing, speaking, and participating in movie making, theater, and puppet theater presentations. Cursive Writing Camps offer European Cursive writing skills. Schedule includes German Camps July 5-8, Early Education Camp $160, Elementary-K-1 Camp $120.

Spanish Camps July 11-14 with Early Education Camp $160, Elementary K-3 Camp $120. German Camps July 18-21, Elementary-2 Camp through High School, $120. Cursive Writing Camp: July 18-21, ages 7 and up, $80. SpoLang, July 5-18, $120-$160. Family and multi-camp discounts available. info@spolang.com, www.spolang.com or (509) 981-1155

The Art of Nature Summer Camp, July 11-15, Coeur d’Alene. Kootenai Environmental Alliance presents this program for grades 2-6 that includes arts, cra s, hiking, and other activities to share the sights, sounds and smells of nature. 2016 camp has a bird theme. $200, (208) 667-9093 or www.keaalliance.org Youth 3-on-3 Strategy Hoop Camp, June 20-24, Science Safari, June 20-July 1, Gonzaga Prep, Spokane.

For 26 years, this summer program has offered quality instruction in science for grades 2-8. 2016 program Includes exploration of the unique world of rain forests through handson activities and inquiry-based investigations. Sessions 8:30-

East Central Community Center, Spokane. Players ages 8-13 can focus on competitive team strategies and build skills. Program taught by longtime coach Richie Fischer plus players Jeff Fischer, Donny Biagi and Greg Partch of KINGFISCH, 9 a.m.-noon. Lunch and T-shirt/jersey included. $120/team. richief@ecspokane. org, www.ecspokane.org, (509) 808-2123.

A Three-day Camping Experience

July 22-24, 2016 For kids ages 7-15 grieving the death of someone close Traditional camp fun and friendship

Small group activities designed to help kids cope with grief Camp Chmepa is provided at no cost by Hospice of Spokane.

For more information or to register, visit www.hospiceofspokane.org or call 509.456.0438.

EXPLORERS SUMMER CAMP 2016 Weekly Enrollment Available

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! June 20-24: Saddle Up for Summer June 27-July 1: I Like to Move It, Move It! July 5-July 8: Around the World in 4 Days

July 11-15: Just Beachy July 18-22: Wild Wilderness July 25-29: Crazy Days August 1-5: Splish Splash Water Bash & Bubble Mania

South Hill 1722 E. 32nd Court 455-6110

South Hill 3308 E. 57th Ave 448-4344

August 8-12: Animal Planet August 15-19: Edible Art & Science August 22-26: To the Moon & Back Northside at the North Division Y 415 E. Holland Ave 466-3473

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Bleker School of Dance Teen Camp, July 1115, ages 13 and up, Day camp includes dance routines, dance technique, swimming, trampoline and more.

Some experience suggested, but not required, $150. blekerschoolofdance@gmail.com, www.blekerschoolofdance.com, (509) 892-7977.

Kootenai County Fairgrounds, includes fun classes including “Kids in the Kitchen,” engineering with Legos, wood cra ing, cake decorating, photography, gardening and more. Program includes four classes each day. $50 per student, limited space available. Lunch provided or people can bring their own. Scholarships available. alexcia@northidahofair.com, www.northidahofair.com, (208) 765-4969

Bleker School of Dance Junior Camp, July

Bleker School of Dance Youth Camp, July 18-22, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., instructs youth in dance routines, dance technique, swimming, trampoline and more. No experience required, $150. blekerschoolofdance@ gmail.com, www.blekerschoolofdance.com, (509) 892-7977.

19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., dancers 4-6 years old will learn three dance routines, dance technique, jump on a trampoline and more. No experience required. $30. blekerschoolofdance@gmail.com, www.blekerschoolofdance.com, (509) 892-7977.

Clearwater Arts Camp, 33rd annual camp offers instruction in vocal and instrumental music, drama, visual arts, and dance, plus traditional camp activities July 1723, Camp Spalding on Davis Lake. $465. www.campspalding.org. (509) 710-3449

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Register today at northwestmuseum.org

FLEXIBLE, FUN PROGRAMS FOR YOUR CHILD AND TEEN! ONE TO TWO WEEK COURSE LENGTHS AVAILABLE.

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Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre summer camps for ages 4-18 run June 20-Aug. 26 at Expressions School of Performing Arts in Post Falls. Line-up features “Adventures in Storytelling” June 20-24, 10 a.m.-noon, ages 4-5, or 1-3 p.m., ages 6-8, $100; “Peter and the Starcatcher” July 11-15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., ages 9-12, $150; “Peter and the Starcatcher” July 18-22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 13-18, $165; “The Little Mermaid” Aug. 8-12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., ages 9-12, $150; “The Little Mermaid” Aug. 15-19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 13-18, $165; “Peter and the Starcatcher,” Aug. 22-26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 11-18, $165. info@cdasummertheatre.com, (208) 660-2958 www.cdasummertheatre.com.

Gonzaga Summer Dance Intensive, July 25-30, Gonzaga University. Students ages 14-20 will spend a week developing skills in strength, conditioning, balance, flexibility, artistry and specific dance techniques in ballet, modern and hip hop with experienced Gonzaga dance faculty. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Students will present their works to family and friends on Saturday, July 30, at 2 p.m. erickson@gonzaga.edu, (509) 313-6083

Sandra Olgard’s Studio of Dance in Spokane offers a variety of weekly summer youth workshops. June 13-Aug 25, including Princess/Prince Ballet Camp, June 13-15, ages 3-5, $38; Princess/Prince Ballet Camp, July 5-7, ages 3-6, $38; Princess/Prince Ballet Camp Aug. 8-10, ages 3-6, $38. Dance Camps with invited guest teachers and staff June 20-30, Levels 1-2, age 7-plus, ballet, $98; intermediate/advanced, age 13-plus, requires pointe experience, covers ballet with pointe, $198; Levels 3-5, ages 9-plus, covers ballet/modern jazz, $178; July 11-21, Levels 1-2, age 7-plus, ballet, $98; intermediate/advanced age 13-plus with experience, covers ballet with pointe, jazz/modern, $198, Levels 3-5, age 9-plus, ballet/modern jazz, $178; Aug. 15-25, IF/intermediate/ Advanced open,/stretch pointe, modern jazz, $128; grades 4-5, $118; grades 1-3, $98, jazz/tap. Aug. 15-25 intensives, modern/jazz/tap, grade school age $98; junior high/high school $118. (509) 838-7464, seolgard@msn.com. www.sandraolgardsstudioofdance.com.

Spokane Ballet Studio summer programs include Level 1-4 Workshop June 20-30, ages 8-14, 10 a.m-3 p.m.

Monday-Thursday, includes ballet, character, jazz, modern, Pilates, ballet history and cra s, $145/week. Intermediate/ advanced intensive, July 5-22, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., includes ballet, pointe, variation, character, modern, Pilates, ballet history, and rehearsal in Riverfront Park on July 31 for Royal Fireworks Concert, requires a minimum year of pointe, $165/week. Beginning ballet workshop, “Where the Wild Things Are,” 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 1-5, open to boys and girls ages 5-9, no experience needed, $125.

(509) 714-3650 or email spokaneballetstudio@gmail.com or www.spokaneballetstudio.com

Spokane Civic Theatre “Play-in-a-Week” Camps for grades 2-12 include morning camps 9-11 a.m. and a ernoon camps from 1-3 p.m. Performances are Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For each Play-in-a-Week camp, there is an optional Elementary Set Making class Monday Thursday for an additional fee. Sessions for grades 2-4 include “Alice in Wonderland” June 27-July 1, “The Emperor’s New Clothes” July 11-15, “Cinderella” Aug. 1-5. Grades 4-7 can take part in “Star Wars: A New Hope” June 13-17, “Harry Potter: Moaning Myrtle and the Hogwarts Loo” June 20-24, “The Hobbit” July 4-8, “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” July 18-22, “Robin Hood” July 25-29. Grades 7-12 can take part in Drama Camp June 20-July 1. The Summer Intensive is “The Worst Talent Show …. Ever” with auditions July 29-30. Rehearsal is Aug. 8-12 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Aug. 15-18 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Performances take place 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 and 20, and 2 p.m.

Aug. 21. Teen Main Stage Performance Camp features “Disney’s High School Musical,” with auditions May 23-25, rehearsals July 5-21 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and performances July 22-24, and 2831, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sunday. http://spokanecivictheatre.com/summer-2016academy/

and blocking in a week,” grades 1-4, $95; Play in a week format with more memorization, blocking and choreography, grades 5-7, $95; Young Professionals Division, includes two weeks of rehearsal, more improvisation and team building, ages 14-21, $395. ashley@svsummertheatre.com, (208) 755-5328.

The Lion’s Share Theatre in Spokane offers “Shakespeare in Performance” teen drama camp, July 1829, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The camp teaches ages 11-18 how to understand Shakespeare, basic acting skills, prop construction and more drama info, ending with a public performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” July 29-30. $200/student with discounts available for alumni or family members with one camper already enrolled. (509) 327-1113 or email drjimebecker@gmail.com.

Athletic Camps 3-Tigers Martial Arts in Spokane Valley offers two-hour evening summer mini-camps June 15-Aug. 15 that focus on the basic tenets of martial arts. Themes include “Star Wars,” Stunt Camp, Ninja Training and more. Visit the 3 Tigers Martial Arts page on Facebook for times, dates and costs. Family discounts available. brent3tigers@msn.com, www.3-tigers.com, (509) 863-7100

Advantage Basketball Camps for ages 6-18 include Ball Handling and Shooting Camp, Aug. 1-5, HUB Sports Center, $265 or $30 discount if registered by July 2; Ball Handling and Shooting Camp Aug. 8-10, Warehouse, $195.

(425) 670-8877 or info@advantagebasketball.com or www.advantagebasketball.com.

Basketballforgirls Fundamentals Clinics, individualized basketball fundamentals and skill training for girls grades K-10, Monday and Thursday nights April 7-July 29, Faith Bible Church, Spokane, $175 basic programs, extra one-on-one tutoring available for additional charge. locomotives1@yahoo.com, or (509) 359-0762

Eastern Washington University Men’s Basketball Camps, July 18-Aug. 5. Players from age

Spokane Valley Summer Theatre Conservatory Course features a variety of acting and technical programs for youth, including “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” June 27-July1, “Frozen” July 11-15, “Adventures of Peter Pan” July 18-22, and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” July 25-29. Other courses include Set Making, grades 3-7, $65; “Read, be cast and memorize lines

7 to high-school age can learn skill development, and take part in competitions and contests with help from current and former EWU coaches, assistants and players. Camps include T-shirts and autograph session. Schedule includes individual camp girls and boys ages 7-12, July 18-21, $140; Advanced Skills Camp girls and boys ages 13-16, July 20-22, ages 13-16, $100; High School Elite, boys and girls grades 10-12, Aug. 4-5 (overnight), for serious players only, $150. driley3@ewu.edu, www.ewubasketballcamps.com/ index.cfm, (509) 981-4740.

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Eastern Washington University Women’s Soccer program offers Eagle Adidas Spring ID Camp May 15, and Eagle Adidas Summer ID Camp July 13. Both programs open to girls age 14-18 (high school/potential junior college transfers. Teaches technical, tactical, and physical demands of Division I collegiate soccer. Camps also include campus tours, $125. (509) 828-203 or mweber7@ewu.edu.

Gonzaga Prep Athletic Summer Camps include football, grades 10-12 team camp, 3-5:30 p.m. June 6-10, 12:30-3 p.m. June 15, 10 a.m.-noon June 16-17, 8 a.m.-TBA June 20-24 (team camp), all day July 11-12, $225; grade 9 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 27-30, all day July 11-12, $125; grades 7-8 8-10 a.m. July 5-8, $70; grades 5-6 10 a.m.-noon July 5-8, $70. Boys Strength and Conditioning grade 9 8-9:30 a.m. June 27-Aug. 9, $100; grades 10-12, 8:45-10:15 a.m. June 27-Aug. 9, $100. Girls Strength and Conditioning, grades 9-12, 7-8 a.m.

June 27-Aug. 9, $100. Girls Basketball grades 10-12, 4-6 p.m.

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REGION’S LARGEST MULTICULTURAL CELEBRATION • Family-oriented & FREE • Interactive Children’s Area • Job, Education • Health Fair • Music, Art, Food • Cultural Villages • Free K-8 School Supplies (before noon) • Main Stage Performance All Day

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p.m. June 8, 1-3 p.m. June 13, 1-3 p.m. June 15, 3-5 p.m. June 20, 3-5 p.m. June 22, 1-3 p.m. June 27, 1-3 p.m. June 29, 10 a.m.-noon July 6, $55; grade 9 5-7 p.m. May 29 and 31, June 5-6, 12-13, 19, $70; grades 6-8, 8-10 a.m. June 27-July 1, $55; grades 3-5, 10 a.m.-noon June 27-July 1, $55. Wrestling Camp grades K-8, 5-6:30 p.m. June 7-9 and 14-16, $30. Volleyball camp grades 9-12, 12:30-3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. June 27-29, $110; and grades 4-8, 8-11:30 a.m. July 27-29, $75.

Boys basketball camp grades 10-12, 6-8 p.m. May 30, 2:45-5 p.m. May 31, 2:45-5 p.m. June 1, 2:45-5 p.m. June 2, 2:454:30 p.m. June 3, $85; grade 9 5-7 p.m. May 31, 8-10 a.m.

June 20-June 23, $70; grades 7-8 10 a.m.-noon June 20-23, $70; grades 4-6 noon-2 p.m. June 20-23, $70. Baseball camp grades 2-8, 9-11:30 a.m. June 27-29, $75. Soccer grades 9-12 boys 8-10 a.m. July 11-14, $70; grades 9-12 girls 10 a.m.-noon June 11-14, $70; grades 4-8 boys and girls noon-2 p.m. July 11-14, $70. Girls cross country grades 9-12, overnight, June 28-30, $100; grades 1-8 4-5 p.m. June 6-8, $50, registration deadline May 20, or late registration $60. For more info and registration visit www.grep.com.

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Gonzaga University Women’s Basketball Camps include Position Camp, grades 9-12, June 17-19, full day $180, or overnight $230; Individual Camp, grades 1-8, July 5-8, half-day $125, full day $260, extended day camp $300, overnight $345. : Registration info at guwb.mycustomevent.com, browna@gonzaga.edu or (509) 435-6268

NBC Basketball N. Idaho Camps, overnight basketball camps for boys and girls ages 9-18, North Idaho College, Coeur d’Alene, July 18-22, $565 www.nbccamps. com, 800-406-3926, nbc@nbccamps.com

NBC Soccer Day Camp, day camps for boys and girls 9-14, Palisades Christian Academy, Spokane, June 27-29, $95. www.nbccamps.com, 800-406-3926, nbc@nbccamps.com

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camps for boys and girls ages 6-13, The Warehouse Athletic Facility, Spokane, July 11-13, 18-20, Aug. 1-5, 8-10, 15-17.

Cost $95-$280. www.nbccamps.com, 800-406-3926, nbc@nbccamps.com

and overnight camps for boys and girls 9-18, Whitworth University, Spokane, June 20-23, July 25-29, Aug. 8-11, Day Camps $115-240, Overnight Camps $565-575. www.nbccamps.com, 800-406-3926, nbc@nbccamps.com

Mt. Spokane Athletic camps include conditioning, girls grades 7-12, 9-10:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday June 20-Aug. 11, $125; boys grades 7-9, 10-11:30 a.m. MondayThursday June 20-Aug. 11, $125; boys grades 10-12, 8:15-10 a.m. Monday-Thursday June 20-Aug. 11, $125. Football grades 3-8, July 11-14, 5-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, $40; grades 9-12, May 31-June 22, days variable 3-5 p.m., $50; Wenatchee grades 9-12, July 17-21, Sunday-Thursday, $200.

Cheer and dance grades K-6, June 20-23, 9-11 a.m. MondayThursday, $50. Volleyball, grades 2-7, June 20-23, 9-10:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, $50 ($10 discount for basketball and volleyball); grades 8-12, May 31, June 1-2, and 6-9, 3-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, $60. Soccer, boys grades 7-12, July 11-15, 1:30-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, $50; girls grades 10-12, June 6-10, 3-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, $50; girls grades 7-9, July 11-15, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, $50; girls and boys grades K-6, July 11-15, 9-10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, $50. Basketball, girls grades 2-6, June 20-23, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, $50; girls grades 7-12, June 20-23, 4-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday $50; boys grades 1-5, June 20-24, 8-10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday $50; boys grades 6-8 June 20-24, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday, $50; boys grades 9-12, June 20-24, 1-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, $50. Gymnastics, boys and girls, grades 1-8 TBD, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday-Friday, $50; grades 8-12, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday and 5-7 p.m. Thursday dates TBD, $50. Boys and girls wrestling, grades K-6, June 20-22, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Wednesday $50, grades 7-12 dates, times and prices TBD. Baseball grades 1-6, July 18-20, 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday-Wednesday $40. Food Camp, grades 4-6, date/time/price TBD. (509) 465-7229 or paul.kautzman@ mead354.org. Submit online at https://www.familyid. com/organizations/mt-spokane-high-school

NBC Basketball Whitworth Camp, overnight and day basketball camps for boys and girls ages 8-19, June 20Aug. 11. Day camps $240-$300, overnight camps $300-$590. www.nbccamps.com, 800-406-3926, nbc@nbccamps.com

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for boys and girls ages 8-12, HUB Sports Center, Liberty Lake, June 20-22, 27-29, July 11-13, 18-20, Aug. 15-17, $165 www.nbccamps.com, 800-406-3926, nbc@nbccamps.com

camp for boys ages 14-20, Whitworth University, Aug. 1-7, www.nbccamps.com, 800-406-3926 (Must apply to be accepted.)

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NBC Volleyball Whitworth Camps, overnight and day volleyball camps for girls ages 8-18, Whitworth University, Spokane, July 6-9, July 22-24. Day Camps $135, Overnight Camps $300-$465, www.nbccamps.com, 800-406-3926, nbc@nbccamps.com Northwest Soccer Camp includes weekly training sessions June 26-Aug. 5 at Bastyr University in Kenmore, Wash., for ages 7-17 Topics include World Class Finishing School & Goalkeeping, June 26-July 1, boys and girls ages 12-17, $769. Complete Skills and Future Stars, July 5-8, boys and girls ages 7-15, $675. Elite Camp, July 10-15, boys and girls ages 12- 17, $769. Advanced Camp, July 17-22, boys and girls ages 13-17, $769. Jr. Advanced and Future Stars, July 24-29, boys and girls ages 7 - 12, $715. Complete Skills and Future Stars, July 31-Aug. 5, boys and girls ages 7-15, $715.

Sibling and multi-camp discounts available, help@nwsoccer.org, nwsoccer.org/, 800-406-3926.

SSummer Camp 2016 Choose from 8 weekly sessions

Premier Mitts summer baseball camps July 27Aug. 4. Ages 8-18 can focus on specialized infield and hitting at Whitworth University’s Merkel Field. Weekly classes include Playmaker 8-10:30 a.m. June 27-30; Total Infield 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. June 27-30; Hitting (at Mount Spokane High) July 6-8; Double Play 8:30-10:30 a.m. July 11-14; Making the Routine 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 11-14; Infield Competition 9-11 a.m. Aug. 1-4. Cost varies from $109-$169.

(509) 863-4605 or www.premiermittsinc.com.

Skyhawks Sports Academy provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive sports camps that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life. Programs give each child a positive introduction into sports while fostering a lifelong love for an active, healthy lifestyle. Visit www.skyhawks.com or (509) 466-6590 for further information.

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Spokane Gymnastics Summer Camps in Spokane Valley offer structured gymnastic stations, instructor-led games and cra projects plus open gym time. Half-day and full-day sessions run June 20-Aug. 26. Some camps end with performances for family and friends. Open to ages 3 and up. Sessions include “Get the Summer Started” June 20-24; Gymnastic Fund June 27-July 1 or Aug. 8-12; Cheer July 18-22 or Aug. 15-19; Extreme Parkour and Breakdance July 18-22 or Aug. 15-19; Ninja Zone July 18-22 or Aug. 15-19; Adventure Camp July 25-29 or Aug. 22-26; Character Fun Camp Aug. 1-5; Trampoline and Tumbling Aug. 8-12; $139/ week for half-day or $239/week full day. Sibling, multi-camp and military discounts available. Find out specific classes at maddy@spokanegymnastics.com, www.spokanegymnastics.com/camp, (509) 533-9646

Spokane Parks and Recreation Intermediate Golf Camp, July 25-29, The Creek at Qualchan, Spokane.

Open to ages 13-17. Course designed to increase the intermediate junior’s knowledge of full swing, short game,

course management, and the mental approach to improving their game. Includes contests and skill challenges. Limited class size of 10 juniors. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Participants will golf at least nine holes each day. Lunch and drink included.

Participants will also get a shirt and golf balls. $250.

(509) 755-2489 or my.spokanecity.org/golf/lessons.

(509) 625-6208 or cware@spokanecity.org.

Spokane Public Schools offer a variety of summer camps for grades 1-12. Baseball camps include grade 4-6, June 27-29 9-11:30 a.m., North Central, $30 Grades 7-8 June 27-29, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., North Central $30; grades 9-12 (Session 1), June 23-24, 1-3 p.m. North Central, $35; grades 9-12 (session 2), July 7-8, 1-3 p.m. North Central, $35; grades 1-5 June 20-23 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Shadle, $45; grades 6-8, June 20-23, 9-10:30 a.m. Shadle, $45. Basketball camps include girls grades 2-6, 8-10 a.m. June 20-24, Ferris, $45; girls grade 7-9, 10 a.m.-noon June 20-24, Ferris, $45; boys grades 3-6, 8-10 a.m. June 20-23, Ferris, $40; boys grade 6-8, 10 a.m.-noon June 20-23, Ferris, $40; boys grades 1-5,

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8-10 a.m. June 20-24, Lewis Clark, $70; boys grades 6-9, 10 a.m.-noon June 20-24, LCHS, $70; girls grades 1-7, 9-11 a.m.

June 20-23, LCHS, $50; boys grades 4-9, June 20-23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. North Central, $30; boys grades 4-6, June 22-25, 12:304:30 p.m., NCHS, $40; girls grades 3-8, 1-3 p.. June 27-30, NCHS, $30; girls grades 1-6, 1-6 p.m. June 29-July 2, NCHS, $40; boys grades 4-6, June 20-23, 9-10:30 a.m. Rogers, $15; boys grades 7-8, June 20-23,10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Rogers, $15; girls grades 1-12, 12:30-3:30 p.m. June 20-23, Rogers, $15; boys grades 1-5, 5-6 p.m. June 13-15 and 8-10:30 a.m.

June 17-23 Shadle Park, $60; boys grades 6-8, 4-5 p.m.

June 13-15, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 17-23, Shadle, $60; girls grades 1-6, 5-7 p.m. June 6-9, 9-11 a.m. June 27-30, Shadle, $45; girls grades 7-8, 5-7 p.m. June 6-9, 9-11 a.. June 27-30, Shadle, $45. Cross country camps include boys grades 9-12, 7-8:30 a.m. June 20-23 and 7-8:30 a.m. June 28-July 1, LCHS, $70. Football camps include Saxon Football Camp for grades 3-8, 10 a.m.-noon June 27-30, Ferris, $40; Freshman Football Camp grades 9, 3:45-5:30 p.m. June 6-9 and 3:45-5:30 p.m.

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grades 9 in football, 10-11:30 a.m. June 20-29, Ferris, $100; grades 10- 12 in football, 8:30-10:30 a.m. June 20-29, Ferris, $100. Football camp, grade 12, 3-5:30 p.m. June 6-9, or 3-5:30 p.m. June 13-15 or 3-5:30 p.m. June 20-24, LCHS, $100. Speed and Strength Conditioning grades 9-12, 8-9:30 a.m. June 20-July 21, or 4:30-6 p.m. June 20-July 21, LCHS, $100. Football Team Camp grades 9-12, 1-4 p.m. July 20-23, NCHS, $60; Football speed and strength training grades 9-12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 21-Aug. 16, NCHS, price TBD; football speed and strength training grades 7-8, 6-8 p.m. July 6-Aug. 13, NCHS $30; football camp for skill development grades 4-8, 6-8 p.m. July 18-21, NCHS, $25; girls speed and strength training grades 9-12, 8-9 a.m. June 22-Aug. 19, NCHS, $30, spring football camp grade 9, 4-5:30 p.m. May 31-June 11, Rogers, $5; spring football camp grades 10-12, 3-5:30 p.m.

May 31-June 11, Rogers, $5; football camp grades 1-8, 4:30-6 p.m. July 12-14, Rogers, $15; Football Weights and Agility Camp grades 9-12, 10 a.m.-noon June 27-28, Rogers, $5; Football Camp grade 9, 4-6 p.m. June 6-10, Shadle, $50; Boys football grades 10-12, 3-5:30 p.m. June 6-10 or 3-5:30 p.m.

June 13-15, or 5:30-8 p.m. July 26-28, Shadle, $60; Football Conditioning boys 9-12, 8-10 a.m. June 28-July 29, Shadle, $50. Soccer Camps include boys grades 9-12, date, time and price TBD; NCHS; girls grades 9-12, 10-11:30 a.m. July 6-9, NC, $54; girls grades 1-8, 5-8 p.m. June 20-23, Rogers, $5; girls grades 9-12, 5-8 p.m. June 13-15, Rogers, $5; boys and girls grades 3-7, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 20-23, Shadle, $35.

So ball camps include slowpitch grades 9-12, 10 a.m.-noon July 27-28, Ferris, free; so ball camp grades 9-12, 10 a.m.noon June 20-23, LCHS, $50. Tennis Camp for grades 7-12, 9-11 a.m. June 20-July 7, NC, $35. Track and field pole vault camp boys and girls grades 9-12, 9-11 a.m. June 21-July 28, Ferris, $50. Volleyball camps include girls grades 7-12, 9-11:45 a.m. June 27-July 1, Ferris, $45; grades 4-9, 6-8 p.m. June 8-11, LCHS, $50; grades 3-8, 9 a.m.-noon June 27-July 1, NC, $45; grades 9-12, 1-4 p.m. June 27-July 1, NC, $45; girls grades 3-6, 8-10 a.m. July 11-14, Shadle, $45; girls grades 7-8, 10 a.m.-noon July 11-14, Shadle, $45; girls grade 9, 10 a.m.-noon July 11-14, Shadle, $45. Weights and conditioning classes include girls grades 9-12, 7:30-9 a.m. June 20-July 28, Ferris, $55; speed and agility camp grades 3-8, 8:30-:30 a.m. July 12-28, Rogers, $30; Strength conditioning boys and girls grades 6-8, 10-11 a.m. July 5-27, Shadle, $40; strength conditioning boys and girls grades 9-12, 8-9:30 a.m. July 5-Aug. 4, Shadle, $50. Wrestling camp grades 6-12, noon-2 p.m. July 6 -28, Rogers, $15. For more info on any of these contact each school: Ferris, (509) 354-6008, Lewis and Clark, (509) 354-6889; North Central, (509) 354-6288; Rogers (509) 354-6683; Shadle Park (509) 354-6720.

Summer High School Volleyball League,

Camp Ben Burr, June 20-Aug. 19, East Central

July 5-26, 6-9 p.m., The HUB Sports Center. Enjoy league play against other high-school teams, two matches each night. $150/ team.phil@hubsportscenter.org, www.hubsportscenter.org/volleyball/, (509) 927-0602

Community Center, Spokane, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Weekly program offers grades K-6 a place to learn, play, and grow in a safe and supportive environment. Youth will learn about Spokane, science, and arts through interactive exercises on a daily basis. All of the activities are designed to keep participants’ minds and bodies engaged while teaching the importance of community engagement and self-esteem.

Focus on nutrition, gardening, building relationships and having fun. Sliding-scale registration and financial assistance is available. $125/week, mattw@ecspokane.org, ecspokane.org, (509) 808-2122

Camp Fire Camp Dart-Lo, camp on the Little Spokane River offers programs for boys and girls ages 3-18, including swimming, archery and environmental education. Each session runs Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted (double sessions are Mon-Fri for 2 weeks). Session 1 July 5-8 (Tues-Fri), $180; Session 2 July 11-15, $225; Session 3 July 18-22, $225; Double Session A July 11-22, $325; Session 4 July 25-29, $225; Session 5 Aug 1-5 $225; Double Session B July 25-Aug 5, $325; Session 6 Aug 8-12, $225; Session 7 Aug 15-19, $225; Double Session C Aug 8-19, $325; Youth Leadership Program includes Program Aide in Learning (PAL) for grades 6-9, PAL A July 11-15 & July 18-22, $225; PAL B July 25-29 & Aug 1-5, $225; Counselor Assistants and Camper Buddies, grades 10 and up or graduate PAL grade 8 and up; https://www.campfireinc.org/camp-dart-lo/ Camp Sweyolakan Summer Day Camp, camp on Summer Slam High School Basketball, Tournament, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays June 16July 16, The HUB Sports Center. Programs available for high school teams, six games guaranteed over three days. Girls teams only June 16-18 (max teams 24); boys large varsity teams only June 30-July 2 (max teams 16); boys and girls teams July 7-9 or July 14-16 (max teams 40). $400/team. phil@hubsportscenter.org, www.hubsportscenter.org/basketball/, 509-927-0602

Day camps/Summer Child Care Programs Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County Day Camps, June 20-Aug. 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Northtown Club, Lisa Stiles-Gllenhammer Clubs. Activities for grades 1-7 are designed around each week’s theme, plus other programs that build academic success, good character, citizenship and healthy lifestyles. Also leadership/teen camp programming for grades 8-12. Lunch and snack provided, $15-$30/week.

Additional fees for Sunrise program (7-9 a.m. daily) and field trips. Campers must be Club members ($10 a nnual fee plus Family Orientation). tkorth@bgcspokanecounty.org, www.bgcspokanecounty.org, (509) 489-0741.

Lake Coeur d’Alene offers programs for boys and girls ages 5-18, including swimming, archery, boating and environmental education. Each session runs Monday through Friday. Session 1 July 18-22, $225; Session 2 Aug 8-12, $225. https://www.campfireinc.org/camp-sweyolakan/

Girl Scouts Day Camp offers week-long summer sessions June 16-Aug. 26 at the Girl Scout Program Center in Spokane. Open to girls grades K-12. Sessions include Sneak Peek June 16-17, $50/week or $25/day; Summer Mash Up; June 20-24, $125/week, $25/day; Holly Holidays June 27July 1, $125/week, $25/day; Drip Drip Drop 1 July 5-8, $100/ week, $25 day; Artful Antics July 11-15, $125/week, $25/day; Edible Art July 18-22, $125/week, $25/day; Drip Drip Drop 2 July 25-29, $125/week, $25/day; Creative Genius Aug. 1-5, $125/week, $25/day; Food Mania Aug, 8-12, $125/week, $25/ day; Girls Just Want to Have Fun Aug. 15-19, $125/week, $25/ day; Replay Aug. 22-26, $125/week, $25/day. Leadership sessions include “SDC Program Aide-in-Training” June 27July 1, $125/week or $25/day; or “SDC Program” weeks 4-11, July 5-Aug. 26, $50/week or $10/ day. Browse the Day Camp brochure at www.gsewni.org for more details on each session and registration info. lbolin@gsewni.org or (509) 747-8091, ext. 240

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Luminary Girls, day camp for girls who let their light shine to create a brighter world, June 20-24 and Aug. 15-19, Verve Studio8, Coeur d’Alene, Connects girls with local female leaders in the community, empowers and educates them about local and global issues, teaches them new physical and mental skill sets, explores personal and artistic expression and puts together a local charity project. Workshops may include mechanics, sewing, dance, skateboarding, painting, drama, poetry, hiking, cooking, hair-styling, and more. Every session includes global awareness studies centered on girl’s issues, positive self-image seminars, leadership/team building, women’s history, fun theme days, field-trips, charity projects, and video creation, $275. Session 1, ages 10-15, June 20-24.

Session 2, ages 12-17, Aug. 15-19. Limited to 12 girls per session. Register at luminaryinitiativeproject@gmail.com, www.luminaryinitiativeproject.com/, (208) 640-9742 Plum Tree School Summer Camps, June 20-Aug. 19. Weekly half-day camps at the play, arts, and naturebased school in Spokane include themed indoor and outdoor activities for ages 3-8. Sessions include Fairytale Theatre June 20-24; Treasure Hunt 1 June 27-July 1; Fairies and Elves July 11-15; Song and Dance of Many Lands July 18-22; A Taste of India July 25-29; “As I See It/My World Expressed Through Art” Aug. 1-5; Treasure Hunt 2, Aug. 15-19. Sessions $140/week admin@plumtreeschool.com, www.plumtreeschool.com, (509) 747-1040.

Equine Camps YMCA Camp Reed equine programs at Fan Lake include Horse Unit July 16-23, 24-30 or July 31-Aug. 6. Campers ages 11 and older can take introductory level classes and trail rides. Requires Traditional Camp registration. Enrollment an extra $150. Trail rides, which includes a one-hour ride around camp property, ages 10 plus. Sessions July 17-23, Requires Traditional Camp registration for that particular session, which includes July 17-23, 24-30 or July 31-Aug. 6. Additional $25 enrollment fee required. campreed@ ymcaspokane.org www.campreed.org (509) 777-9622 Shoshone Creek Ranch, a Lutherhaven camp, an hour from Coeur d’Alene, offers faith-based horseback trail riding programs for grades 5-12 in six-day sessions throughout summer. Campers develop horsemanship skills in the arena and on Forest Service trails, enjoy authentic chuck wagon meals, perform ranch chores, stay in historic log cabins. www.lutherhaven.com. 1-866-729-8372 ext. 119

Riverday School Summer Camps available for grades K-6. The 2016 schedule at the Spokane location includes Summer Fun with Woodworking, June 20-24, $150.

Legos Galore, June 20-27, grades K-6, $150; Art Camp Fun July 5-8, grades K-6, $150. Mixed bag of fun, July 11-15, grades K-6, $150; Summer Science Spectacular, July 18-22, grades K-6, $175; Two-Wheel Treasure Hunts, July 25-29, grades 1-6, $150; Old Fashioned Summer Fun Aug. 1-5, grades K-6, $150; Hodge Podge Camp, Aug. 8-12, grades K-6, $150; End of Summer Fun, Aug. 15-19, grades K-6, $175. Email office@riverdayschool.org or visit riverdayschool.org.

Twin Eagles Wilderness Adventure Summer Camps, outdoor camps June 13-Aug. 12 for ages 6-18 in Spokane, Sandpoint and Priest River. Small groups can learn nature-based skills like wilderness survival, nature immersion, wildlife tracking, stealth and invisibility, wild edible/medicinal plant, sustainable living skills. Day camps 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ages 6-13, $275 apiece. Sessions include Jedi Training, June 13-17, Sandpoint; Wilderness Survival, June 20-24, Sandpoint; Jedi Training, June 20-24, Spokane; Nature Ninja, June 27-July 1, Sandpoint; Wilderness Survival, July 1-9, Spokane; Wilderness Survival Day Camp July 4-8, Sandpoint; Wilderness Survival, ages 6-13, July 4-8, Spokane; Nature Adventurers, July 11-15, Sandpoint; Nature Adventurers, July 11-15. Nature Ninjas Day Camp, Spokane, ages 6-18, Aug. 8-12. $275. info@ twineagles.org www.TwinEagles.org (208) 265-3685

Family Camps Camp Cross at McDonald’s Point on Lake Coeur d’Alene offers programs for youth, adults and families, including Fourth of July Family Camp A, July 1-4, Tier 1 is $100 per camper age 16-plus, $50 per camper ages 5-15, free below age 5, Tier 2 $125 age 16-plus, $62.50 age 5-15, free below age 5, Tier 3 $150 age 16-plus, $75 age 5-15, free 5 or younger; Days at the Lake, Sept. 2-5, Tier 1 $100 age 16-plus, $50 age 5-15, free 5 and under, Tier 2 $125 age 16-plus, $62.50 age 5-15, free age 5 and younger, Tier 3 $150 age 16-plus, $75 5-15, free 5 and under; Young Adult Weekend, ages 24-30, June 3-5, $120, $172.50 or $225; College Weekend, July 22-24, $120, $172.50, $225; colinh@ spokanediocese.org, www.campcross.org, (509) 624-3191

Camp Fire You and Me Kid! Family Weekend, July 29-31, Camp Sweyolakan. Adults can spend a weekend with a favorite young person. $80 adults, $45 youth age 3-18, children under 3 free. www.campfireinc.org/camp-sweyolakan/ Camp Spalding on Davis Lake features Family Camp, Aug. 17-21. Families can take part in activities such as horseback riding, swimming, boating, using a zip line and enjoying the forest. The camp also offers Mom/Dad and Me overnight camp June 17-18 for grades K-2 plus parent, $135$455. (509) 710-3449

YMCA Camp Reed Family Camp, Aug. 25-28, Fan Lake. Families can experience camp activities and evening camp fires. T-shirts additional $15 per person. campreed@ymcaspokane.org www.campreed.org (509) 777-9622

Overnight/Weekly Camps Camp Cross at McDonald’s Point on Lake Coeur d’Alene, offers a variety of programs for youth and adults May 13-Oct. 9. Owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane for over 90 years, Camp Cross offers the opportunity to explore faith through lessons, discussion, or experiencing nature. Different payment tiers available. Programs include Mini-Camp for grades 2-3, June 21-23, $130, $155 or $180; Intermediate Camp, grades 4-6, June 25-30, $275, $317.50 or $360; Arts Camp A, intermediate/junior high age, July 5-9, focuses on music, theater, fiber arts; $230, $265, $300; Junior High Camp A, grades 7-9, July 10-15, $275, $317.50, $360; Mid High Camp Mid High. Grades 8-10, Aug. 1-6, $275, $317.50, $360; Senior High Camp A, grades 10-12, Aug. 8-14, $290, $355, $420; Fourth of July Family Camp A, July 1-4, Tier 1 is $100 per camper age 16-plus, $50 per camper age 5-15, free below age 5, Tier 2 $125 age 16-plus, $62.50 age 5-15, free below age 5, Tier 3 $150 age 16-plus, $75 age 5-15, free 5 or younger; Days at the Lake, Sept. 2-5, Tier 1 $100 age 16-plus, $50 age 5-15, free 5 and under, Tier 2 $125 age 16-plus, $62.50 age 5-15, free age 5 and younger, Tier 3 $150 age 16-plus, $75 5-15, free 5 and under; Young Adult Weekend, ages 24-30, June 3-5, $120, $172.50 or $225; College Weekend, July 22-24, $120, $172.50, $225; colinh@spokanediocese.org, www.campcross.org, (509) 624-3191.

Camp Fire Camp Sweyolakan, camp on Lake Coeur d’Alene provides boys and girls the opportunity to explore the world around them through archery, boating, swimming, hiking, and handcra s in a rustic outdoor setting. Each session runs Monday through Saturday unless otherwise noted (double-sessions also available). Session 1 July 11-16, $475; Session 2 July 18-23, $475, Double Session A July 11-23, $1,000; Session 3 July 25-29 (Mon-Fri), $400; Session 4 Aug 1-6, $475; Session 5 Aug 8-13, $475; Session 6 Aug

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15-21, $525; Double Session B Aug. 8-21, $1,050. Camper Buddies, grade 9 and up, all sessions by application. Junior Youth Leadership program for grade 11 Aug 1-21, $850; Senior Youth Leadership Development program for grade 12 (requires Junior Youth Leadership program completion), July 11-29 $800. https://www.campďŹ reinc.org/camp-sweyolakan/

Camp Lutherhaven offers a variety of summer programs for youth on Lake Coeur d’Alene and at Shoshone Creek Ranch. Camps build signiďŹ cant relationships, leadership skills and life-long faith-based values. Activities include ropes course, climbing tower, waterfront toys, camp-outs, Bible study, archery, cra s, and excellent, trained and certiďŹ ed staff. www.lutherhaven.com. 866-729-8372 ext 119 Camp NEWA, Northeast Washington Junior Grange Camp, July 31-Aug. 6, Lake Thomas, ages 9-14 can enjoy outdoor activities, performing arts, cra s and more. $175, or $150 if register by July 1. (509) 535-1165 or www.wa-grange.com

Camp Spalding, a Presbyterian-affiliated camp on Davis Lake, offers a variety of summer programs including Resident Camp program for grades 2-4 (half-week), or grades 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12 (one week). Plus Family Camp Aug. 17-21, Mom/Dad and Me Overnight (K-2 plus one parent), June 17-18. Costs range from $135-$455. www.campspalding.org (509) 710-3449

Girl Scout Resident Camp at Camp Four Echoes on Lake Coeur d’Alene offers summer sessions for girls grades 1-12 June 19-Aug. 11. Prices vary by session, age, planned activities and whether someone is a Girl Scout or a nonmember. (Memberships available for $20). Grades 1-3 can attend sessions 1-4. Camp Rocks June 19-24, $315 member $355 non-member. Busy Bees July 5-8 Grades 4-5 $215 member, $255 non-member; Fun in the Sun July 17-22, $315 member $355 non-member; Splish Splash Aug. 7-11, $265 members, $305 non-member. Grades 4-6 sessions include S’more Fun, June 19-24, $315 members, $355 non-members; CampďŹ re Cafe June 26-July 1, $315 members $355 nonmembers; Rigabamboo June 26-July 1, $315 members $355 non-members; Camp Outside the Box July 5-8, $215 member, #$255 non-member; Night Owls July 10-15, $315 members $355 non-members; Camper Sampler July 10-15, $315 members $355 non-members; Art on the Lake July 15-22, $315 members $355 non-members; Movin and Groovin

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Operation Purple Camp, free summer program at Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center in Ellensburg for children of active-duty military personnel, runs July 17-22 for ages 10-12, or July 31-Aug. 5 for ages 8-10. militaryfamily.org program@lazyfcamp.org (509) 962-2780

Special Need Camps Camp Chmepa, July 22-24, Lutherhaven, Coeur d’Alene.

Free week-long camp is intended for ages 7-15 who are grieving the death of someone close to them. The intent is to let campers know they’re not alone in their grief, and that having fun is part of healing. Activities are supervised by Hospice of Spokane staff, and include water games, campfire, sing-along, and creative expression through art, music and language. (509) 456-0438 or www.hospiceofspokane.org

Shoshone Mountain Retreat, Aug. 7-12, Camp operated by Lutherhaven on the Coeur d’Alene River offers horseback trail riding, river tubing, zip-line, rock climbing, whitewater ra ing, and hiking. For youth 8-18. Cost starts at $279. www.lutherhaven.com. 866.729.8372 ext 119

Camp No Limits, July 17-20, Camp Cross on Lake Coeur

Twin Eagles Wilderness Adventure Summer Camps, outdoor camps June 13-Aug. 12 for ages 6-18 in

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Spokane, Sandpoint and Priest River. Small groups can learn nature-based skills like wilderness survival, nature immersion, wildlife tracking, stealth and invisibility, wild edible/medicinal plant, sustainable living skills. Overnight camps are July 2429, Priest River, ages 10-13, $645; and Aug. 1-7 ages 13-18, Priest River, $745. info@twineagles.org www.TwinEagles.org (208) 265-3685

activity options for all ages at Fan Lake June 19-Aug. 28.

The 2016 schedule includes Camp Reed Mini Camp, two-day introductory camps for grades 1-2, June 19-21, 22-24, 2628, June 29-July 1, July 24-26, 28-30 or Aug. 7-9, $100 deposit required. Camp Reed Traditional, grades 3-9, June 1924, June 26-July 1, July 3-9, 17-23, 24-30, July 31-Aug. 6, Aug. 7-13. $150 deposit required. Sessions 4-6 are for Horse Unit (ages 11-plus, extra $150) and Trail Rides (ages 10 and up, extra $25). Each requires Traditional Camp registration; CIT Program, grades 10, offers one week of camp and one week of a 300-mile bike trip, with a two-day break between weeks, June 26-July 1 and July 3-9; July 10-15 and July 17-23; July 17-22 and 24-30; July 31-Aug. 5 and Aug. 7-13. $200 deposit. Prices for camps $245-$495, depending on camp. campreed@ymcaspokane.org www.campreed. org (509) 777-9622

Twinlow Camp, an outreach ministry of the U.S. Methodist Camp, offers week-long outdoor-based programs for ages 5-19 at Lower Twin Lakes in Idaho June 19-Aug. 12.

The 2016 theme is “A Love That Never Ends” and includes 16 creativity programs including water sports, fine arts, and Camp on the Lake. $150-$425. office@twinlowcamp.org, www.twinlowcamp.org, (208) 352-2671

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Equipment provided for wheelchair basketball. Reservations encouraged by May 17. www.nolimitsfoundation.org

Camp You Bet I Can! (YBIC!), Camp Fire offers camp experiences for ages 6-21 with disabilities or special needs.

They are part of standard overnight sessions at Camp Dart-Lo or Camp Sweyolakan. . Camper Buddies assist campers throughout programming that includes handcra s, hiking, swimming, and outdoor education. Camp Dart-Lo sessions are July 18-22 and Aug. 1-5, $225; or Camp Sweyolakan July 25-29 or Aug. 1-6, $225. https://www.campfireinc.org/camp-dart-lo/ or https://www.campfireinc.org/camp-sweyolakan/

YMCA Camp Goodtimes, free camp at Fan Lake, designed for cancer patients and survivors age 7-17. Day camp and residential options available.

July 11-15. Learn more at facebook.com/ campgoodtimesatcampreedcampreed@ymcaspokane. org www.campreed.org (509) 777-9622

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Next Generation Youth Summer Camp 2016, summer camp for ages 13-19 July 27-29, noon-2 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m.-noon Thursday and Friday. All Nations Christian Center, Spokane. Students can participate in games, challenges and team building activities while also learning God’s word. Lunch is provided plus T-shirt. $20, www.allncc.com, (509) 844-4400

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A fearless princess on a journey to save her estranged sister with icy powers accompanied by a rugged Ice Man, his reindeer, and a quirky snowman. Both the A.M. and P.M. course will be offered for students entering grades 1-4.

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J. M. Barrie’s story of Peter Pan, a boy who can fly, and his adventures on the island of Neverland.

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Camping: Perfect Prescription for

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Today’s tech-savvy children are more plugged in than ever, leading researchers to diagnose them with ‘Nature Deficit Disorder,’ which can manifest in symptoms like stress, obesity and a lack of engagement.

The good news is Nature Deficit Disorder is treatable and camping is a perfect cure.

There are plenty of state and national park campgrounds in Idaho and Washington offering camping experiences suited for everyone from cityslicking novices to backcountry adventurists. In addition to campsites, many parks offer yurts and even furnished cabins.

Some commercial campgrounds offer amenities including pools, water parks and even luxurious glamour camping or “glamping” accommodations.

Whatever kind of camp experience you’ve chosen, it’s important to be prepared. Be sure to ask what is available at camp. Is there drinking water available? Outhouses or bathrooms? Picnic tables? A barbecue grill?

Beyond the basics of food, water and a first aid kit, consider bringing things that provide comfort and will add to the fun of the experience.

Here are some suggestions: • Warm clothing that can be layered, plus rain gear • Sleeping bags, sleeping pads or air mattresses, pillows • Tent or other shelter • Flashlights, lantern • Matches or lighter, firewood • Folding chairs • Tarp for extra protection from weather • Rope • Sunglasses, sunscreen • Bug repellant • Trash bags • S’more fixings: Marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers • Sticks for roasting hot dogs or marshmallows • Small shovel, toilet paper if bathroom facilities aren’t available • Cooler with ice • Camp stove or grill • Hiking shoes • Hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes • Knife, axe, mallet (for pounding in tent stakes)

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The above list is not all-inclusive, but covers some of the basics.

Most importantly, bring a sense of adventure and a sense of humor. Camping adventures can be anything but predictable.

Even the most experienced camper will sometimes be caught unprepared — take it from someone who spent an entire night huddled under a space blanket with a husband and two kids because someone forgot to pack the sleeping bags. Memories are memories, though, and fun is what you make of it.

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great things happen at camp.

In Meg Andrews’ family the experience of summer camp runs generations deep.

“Children, youth and adults are able to form a special sense of community,” Holland said. “That’s when the magic happens and children learn real life skills, develop self esteem and build their own sense of independence.”

Because of her own fond memories of spending summer camp at Lake Coeur d’Alene’s Camp Lutherhaven in the late 1960s, Andrews sent her two daughters there as well. They’ve long since grown up, but the family still reminisces about their Camp Lutherhaven adventures.

Andrews, from Dalton Gardens, Idaho, said her first week at summer camp felt like a rite of passage.

When the ACA surveyed children about their camp experience, campers said they made new friends at camp, got to know children who were different than them, felt better about themselves and were challenged to do things that they may have been afraid to do.

“I felt freedom,” she said, “and it was an adventure. They kept us really busy with lots of swimming and cra s and chapel. I had a really good experience and such good memories of it.”

Parent feedback was just as positive. Parents reported their children were more confident a er summer camp, learned new activities and made friends that they maintained contact with even a er returning home from camp.

The fun of summer camp -- canoeing, archery, campfires, eating in the mess hall and bunking in cabins -- is certainly appealing.

Andrews made fast friends with another camper from Ritzville, Wash., when she was at Lutherhaven. It was a friendship they nurtured beyond their week at summer camp through a pen-pal relationship and outside activities. Each year they planned to return to camp the same week.

More and more, though, research reveals the summer camp experience has a deep and lasting impact on children’s physical, social and emotional well being.

“Traditional camps allow children the opportunity to get away from the effects of technology, get moving, try something new, become independent, get in better touch with nature, make good choices and meet new friends,” said Lisa “Loco” Vogt, executive director of YMCA Camp Reed. “Children love the opportunity to make choices, have fun and to build friendships in a safe wilderness setting.”

Tom Holland, CEO and spokesman for the American Camp Association, agrees that

There are tens of thousands of camps nationwide including day camps, overnight camps and family camps. The types of camps available are ever increasing — there’s something available that suits every child, whether they’re outdoorsy, tech savvy or have a special need or disability.

Holland said the top new and specialized programs being added include adventure camps, gardening, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), family camps

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and camps focused on health, wellness and fitness.

“Camp experiences are ripe with opportunities for both children and teens to learn, make friends, have adventures, and yes, ‘just chill’ with their friends and role models,” Holland said. “These opportunities are rare in our over-scheduled world. We mean well as parents, but children today are finding fewer and fewer opportunities to relax and explore in an environment where they can also grow.”

At Camp Reed, located on the shores of Fan Lake, Vogt said archery has “seen a meteoric rise in popularity due to the whole ‘Hunger Games’ phenomena.” Horseback riding, challenge courses and lake activities are also popular, she said.

Some camps, like a Christian camp that 14-year-old Sara Herr has attended the past few years, are faith-based. Though she enjoyed activities like tubing on the lake and sitting around the campfire telling stories, the Rathdrum resident said the spiritual growth and relationships were truly special.

“What I liked most about it would probably have been having the opportunity to get close spiritually and personally with the people in and out of your age group and in your cabins,” she said. “My favorite memory, if I had to pick one, would most likely be waking up in the morning and a er breakfast going to the chapel to worship.”

The bonding she experienced with her camp counselor has her looking forward to the time when she can serve in that role.

“I’d love to be that kind of person for someone else,” she said.

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new friends. It was awesome and really helped me to be more independent and Her mother, Amber Herr, said she sends Sara and her 12-year-old brother Jeff to camp definitely more confident.” because it’s important for children to connect with others. She said the camp leaders Her favorite memory was playing the traditional capture the flag game at the end of are amazing. each weeklong camp.

“What my kids may not get from me they may get from someone else,” she said.

“They really get down on their level.”

Nikki Adickes of Belmont, Idaho, went to a Salvation Army summer camp on Deer Lake every summer as a child. Now she’s looking at camps for her daughter, Patience.

Sarah Wallace, director of program for Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, said most camps have special traditions.

“Those do not tend to change over the years. At our camp, some of our traditions are “I was always nervous because I didn’t know anyone,” she said, “but every year I made themed meals, songs and campfire programs,” she said.

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“We have maintained that disconnecting from our devices allows us to connect with other people,” Vogt said. “Camp conversations allow us to connect on a level that cannot exist over technology.”

In choosing a camp, parents may want to ask family and friends for a referral and conduct a “background check.” Camps with an ACA accreditation — and there are about 2,400 nationwide (www.findacamp.org) — have to meet up to 300 health and safety standards.

Holland said parents should also consider the age and interests of their child. Young children who haven’t spent time away from home might be more comfortable starting with a day camp.

Camp staff at Girl Scouts’ Camp Four Echoes receive special training to help kids experiencing homesickness and address fears campers may have, Wallace said.

“Camp, in general, is a safe environment for the campers to just be themselves,” she said. “They are encouraged to try new things.”

The average cost of a day camp is $271 a week while a week of overnight camp averages $704, Holland said. Many camps offer scholarships and discounts for early sign ups making the experience both accessible and affordable.

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Camp Reed keeps many traditions, too. Today’s campers’ experiences have a lot in common with those of yesteryear, including hiking, sports, singing and camp fires.

While more and more kids are plugged in to technology, Vogt said Camp Reed is completely free of electronics.

Vogt said camp prices in the Spokane area are lower than other areas in the state and priced at about half the national average. Still, Camp Reed provides full and partial scholarships to nearly 400 children — or 20 percent of Camp Reed campers — each year.

“While it’s hard to put a price tag on their children’s learning and growth, parents certainly have their own family budgets to think about,” Wallace said. “There is a camp program to fit nearly ever budget.”

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