Jennifer Levin

Jen Levin, mama of six, lives in St Paul Minnesota. Raised in the north woods of Michigan at a year round camp, she had a wild and free childhood. Jen and her husband ran an outdoor adventure program for college age participants for 7 years in Arkansas. They enjoyed helping others experience nature through canoeing, climbing, backpacking, and caving in the Ozark National Forest. Now Jen is figuring out how to nurture outdoor kids in an urban location. She’ll drive the extra miles for a clean lake and is happiest on, in, or near the water. Her family loves camping, swimming, canoeing, backpacking, and harvesting maple syrup at their family farm.

Maple Syrup Harvesting

Boy sits by fire at night cooking maple syrup

Maple Syrup Harvesting – Outdoor Parenting With Sweet Results Harvesting maple syrup in early spring is a fun and educational way to make it through the “dog days” of winter.  From toddlers to teens, everyone in the family can be involved. It can be done anywhere maple trees grow and equipment is widely available. You … Read more

Best Hiking Gear for Women

Best Hiking Gear for Women

Best Hiking Gear for Women If you’re like me, you invest a decent amount of money into your kids, often while wearing the same clothes for years and years. As a mom, it’s hard to justify spending money on yourself when you see so many other places it needs to go. But, refreshing and updating … Read more