Hiking Safety for Kids One of the most rewarding aspects of taking children into our wilderness areas is that it allows them to reconnect with their primal roots rather than their Xbox. The natural world lends itself to teaching the value of self sufficiency, environmental stewardship, and it even fosters a deeper appreciation of how … Read more
It had been a long day – my daughter and I were flying home from a trip to visit my family and encountered delay after delay. Finally, we made it through the line to re-book our flight and hotel room when I decided to let her out of the carrier and crawl around a bit. … Read more
Outdoor Adventure Book Series for Kids Stuck inside with the sniffles? Trails too muddy to hike? Cuddle up with one of these great reads and get some outdoor adventure time, indoors. We love making book lists here, and are always working to expand them as we find new books, new books come out or we … Read more
I don’t know about you mama, but I’m tired. I need a break. Kids are exhausting…. amiright? Well a recent article by Southern Living caught my attention: “Taking a Trip With Your Girlfriends Is Good For Your Health, According to Science.” It has links to several scientific studies that show hanging out with your girlfriends … Read more
“Nature must be absorbed through our eyes, ears, nose, and pores as well as our minds. Few of us need to be convinced that holding a slug or beholding a sky full of stars on a warm summer night differ mightily from virtual alternatives. It’s this direct experience that is so powerful in fostering emotional … Read more
Feeling like our long, harsh and drawn-out winter will never end?? Us too. If the amount of snow on the ground is any indication of how long off spring is (and how much mud is under there), we’re bracing ourselves. Surviving the mud season is key to keeping our sanity as we await summer. We … Read more