by Erin Kirkland - Most teenagers plan a summer of sleeping late, hanging out with friends, or a combination thereof. Katelyn Cardoza, however, has had a different agenda for months. Katelyn, 13, and her dad, Jerod are currently somewhere along the narrow, hilly Oregon Coast, bicycling to Mexico in support of kids with cancer. I caught up with Katelyn and Jerod by phone. … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2018
Alabama Outdoors | Family Adventure & Fun Eats On The Gulf Shore
by Nicky Omohundro - A family beach vacation is an outdoor adventure in and of itself. Whether you are building sand castles on the beach, playing in the waves, or just enjoying the warm sun overhead, it’s easy to see why “any day at beach is a good day.” If you are looking for adventures outdoors, make plans to visit the sugar white sand beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange … [Read more...]
[Great Gear] Sustain Supply’s Emergency Survival Kit Review
by Kate Spiller - How prepared are you for an emergency or natural disaster? Do you have an emergency survival kit? Admittedly, we were not as ready as we should been. It's difficult to think about the emergency possibilities that can cause us to be without the essentials and necessities of life. However with a few simple steps, we can be better safe (and prepared) than … [Read more...]
My Outdoor Family: Muddy Waters, a canoeing story
By Christopher Tupa This past weekend I decided my family should have ourselves a little canoeing adventure. My wife and I woke the kids up and told them about our awesome plans for the day. They were less than thrilled and I won’t bore you with the details but it involved a lot of moaning and groaning and hiding under the overs. Once everyone finally got out of bed, ate … [Read more...]
10 Easy Crafts For Kids Inspired By Mother Nature
by Leah Fanning - There are many ways to bring nature into your child’s life and these ten easy crafts for kids, made with all natural elements, might just be the perfect summer activity. We all know, it doesn’t matter where you go - the beach, the forest, a walk around the block - kids always come back home with their pockets filled with magical treasures from nature. So, why … [Read more...]
