Best SUP for Beginners and Families Stand up paddleboarding (SUPing) has become increasingly popular over the last several years, and with good reason. It’s FUN. I’ve been a passionate kayaker for years but I’ll have to admit I rarely choose my kayak anymore. I love the view I get from the SUP; you can look … Read more
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Backcountry Skincare: Sunburns and Blemishes Are Terrible Souvenirs For years, I considered dry, sunburned, blemish-speckled skin to be an inevitable component of camping and backpacking. Like mosquito bites, these skin issues were an annoying but unavoidable part of the experience. But what if skin issues don’t have to be part of an outdoor lifestyle? To … Read more
Homeschooling Life Homeschooling. The very word that sent shivers down the spine of many a mom at the start of the pandemic is now part of their normal daily vocabulary. For others, the idea of spending quality time in nature was a foreign concept until there was nothing to do but go outside. Both homeschooling … Read more
Woods Lookout Tent Review For years I have looked for a tent that felt impossible to find. I wanted a large tent that could fit at least 5 people AND gear. The tent needed to be waterproof, stable, and with good ventilation. I wanted it to have a rainfly that covered the whole tent. I … Read more
How to Avoid Snakes While Hiking Although snakes can be scary, there is no reason that they should stop you from getting outdoors. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports, “Each year, an estimated 7,000–8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States, and about 5 of those people die.” (CDC). While death … Read more