by Jenny Wisniewski - In the summertime, my young family regularly camped. I have always wanted my boys to get dirt beneath their nails, play from dawn to dark, and explore until they collapsed in their comfy sleeping bags, bellies full of s’mores. It was the packing of gear and meal planning that my husband and I dreaded. Our family camping trips had waned until this past … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2019
My Outdoor Family: Nature, Sustainability, and Conscious Choices
by Cheryl Magyar - One was born in a town of Romania, another was brought to life in the suburbs of America, and the third arrived quietly on a homestead in Hungary, with animals waiting patiently, in complete silence, just outside the door. Our births were given dates and exact locations, to be institutionalized and stamped on a certificate of existence, yet it remains that … [Read more...]
Cleanwell Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Up Close
by Stephanie Harper - The CleanWell line of disinfecting products and soaps include no fuss, kid-friendly, easy-to-use spray nozzles and pumps. Cleanwell, based in Denver Colorado, began with a father’s quest for plant-based cleaning products that were safe for his son who suffers from an immune system disorder. CleanWell’s toxic-free pledge resonates with anyone who prefers … [Read more...]
6 Outdoorsy Families Tell Us What They Really Think About REI
by Jennifer Fontaine - Outside-minded families are happier families, and while most of our readers already know this, a growing pile of research supports what a legion of parents, grandparents, coaches, and caregivers already understand. When people go outdoors, attention and focus sharpen, family relations improve, moods become lighter, and everyone, regardless of age and … [Read more...]
Outdoor Safety for Kids | An Outdoor Expert’s Essentials
by Jennifer Fontaine - Recent studies have revealed the benefit— perhaps even the necessity—of spending time outdoors. For both kids and adults, spending time in nature's great outdoor spaces makes us smarter, happier, more attentive, and less anxious than those who spend more time indoors, and while it’s unclear exactly how the brain and mood improvements occur, there are a … [Read more...]
Badass Women Who Are Dominating the World of Adventure Travel
by Erin Kirkland - Who Dominates Adventure Travel? These women. International Women’s Day is Friday March 8. Meet four professionals working to make outdoor travel a balanced place for women around the world. With a theme of #BalanceforBetter, the 2019 International Women’s Day platform is firmly set. Focusing on creating a more gender-balanced world to foster a better … [Read more...]
Porto Family Holidays: The Best Places to Eat, Sleep, and Adventure
by Kristin Kizer - Located on the Rio Duoro, Porto, Portugal is a thriving metropolis that dates back to around 300 BC. Many of the historical structures still exist, although some of the oldest houses are currently at risk of collapsing. In 1996 UNESCO recognized the historical downtown center of Porto as a World Heritage Site. This designation affirms that the area is … [Read more...]
