Summer is finally here in the Inland Northwest! It's time for outdoor adventures and family vacations. And it’s usually a time for people to come together. But this year, looks a lot different and we all have to work together to keep each other safe from the dangers of COVID-19.

The Recreate Responsibly Coalition has released guidelines that offer a starting point for getting outside to keep yourself healthy and to maintain access to our parks, trails, and beaches. Recreate Responsibly is committed to making society and the outdoors more inclusive and equitable, where everyone feels welcomed. The coalition has also added a foundational principle, calling on all of us to do our part to help build a safe and welcoming outdoors for all identities and abilities.