by Jean Grant - My kids are game for almost all natural adventures and love the elements of earth, air, and water (we try to limit fire for obvious reasons but s’mores and campfires are safe options). If there happens to be a waterfall, muddy puddles, a bubbling brook: mission accomplished. For our getaway to the Adirondacks in New York, water did not let us down. We … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Great Gear: A iPower RV Inverter Generator Video Review
by Lydia Blanco - I must admit, I knew little about what an RV inverter generator was when our family recently embarked on a one-month Boondocking Challenge. Boondocking is essentially parking your RV or camper in a spot that doesn't have access to electrical or water connections, so needless to say finding a quality RV inverter generator we could trust became my mission. A … [Read more...]
Saving the Outdoors: Scholarship Awardee Giving Hope For the Future
by Melynda Harrison - Anyone who has spent any time recreating outdoors has seen the effects of pollution, climate change, or neglect on one of their favorite places. As users of outdoor space, we have an obligation to take care of them and wild lands for the next (many) generations. Jessica Casey is taking that obligation seriously. She grew up on the shores of St. Albans … [Read more...]
Our Big, Fat Total Solar Eclipse Road Trip
Buy a Signed, Limited Edition Print of this Photograph HERE! by Jennifer Fontaine - The soft buzz of the vibrating alarm on the wood table next to the bed sounded and as I rolled over to look out the window at a pitch dark sky, my stomach fluttered with the excitement of the once-in-a-lifetime road trip we were about to embark on. It was officially our daughter's first week of … [Read more...]
Hiking in Los Angeles – 15 Must-Hike Trails For Kids
by Jennifer Fontaine - Just because your tiny explorer hasn't found their hiking feet yet, doesn't mean you can’t still get outside and hit the trails. With the vast swaths of green space all over LA, from the Pacific to the valleys, there's fresh air and vitamin D on tap, and tons of kid-friendly hiking in Los Angeles. 15 Kid Hikes In Los Angeles Many of Los … [Read more...]
Camping For Beginners: 23 Money Saving Tips And Tricks
Camping for beginners is not only a great way to get outdoors and bond with family members, but it's also a fantastic way to take a budget-friendly family vacation to some of the top destinations around the world. We've invited Susan Strayer, our colleague and friend from MountainMomandTots.com and camping for beginners guru at Outdoor Mom Academy, to help … [Read more...]
