A well-stocked first aid kit should be a foundational piece of gear for every outdoor adventuring person. You might not need it every time, but when you do need it, you REALLY need it. Last month, we went on a backpacking trip as a family. We made it to our campsite without any mishaps. We … Read more
What to do about ticks and your outdoor life Last year, five-year-old Max woke up with a low-grade fever. Assuming it was a viral infection, his mom, Janet, monitored him closely. As she watched, her tender-hearted and normally active child became very lethargic. Max’s pediatrician ordered tests for both Lyme disease and COVID-19. Both results … Read more
How to stop the spread of invasive species as you hike, boat and camp We are in the middle of our Clean Your Gear Challenge week (it’s not too late to join!), but there’s MORE to cleaning gear besides just keeping it functioning well. When you’re conscious of what’s on your gear (mud, plants, etc.) … Read more
First Aid Kits for the Outdoor Family We’ve all been there. A bike crash that results in a gashed open knee. Stumbling upon a surprise ground wasp nest in the middle of a hiking trail. Children cavorting into a massive patch of poison ivy looking for a perfect stick (my kids aren’t the only ones … Read more
Everyone loves getting mail. Now more than ever getting a little boost for your family life at home is always welcome, especially if it keeps kids engaged. We’ve gathered up the best subscription boxes for outdoor kids especially.
Last summer I started using the Wild Math Curriculum First Grade edition. My kids spent the summer working on addition and subtraction facts and having great fun measuring everything in sight. They loved it so much that we decided to make Wild Math a part of our year round learning adventure. Fast forward to summer … Read more