By Stephanie Harper - Let’s talk sun protective clothing. As soon as Summer hits the mountains where we live in Western North Carolina, I immediately begin stocking up on all the bug sprays and sunscreens along with a brimmed hat of some sort to throw in my backpack for easy access whenever we’re outside. But sometimes bug spray and sun protection isn’t enough. Enter: KÜHL sun … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2021
35 Nature Books for Kids
by Jennifer Fontaine - Children are the future stewards of the earth. Starting in childhood, it's important that they learn to appreciate and take care of nature, so why not nurture that with vibrant and informative nature books? This list of children's books gently discusses critical subjects like what we can do to help preserve our natural resources, how to investigate and … [Read more...]
Semester-A-Trail Series: Experiential Learning On The Appalachian Trail
by Stephanie Harper - Hiking long amounts of time under the changing skies while piecing together the sounds of stillness between each mile before realizing the aches of constant moving are equally important to the aches in the belly. Appalachian Trail sunrises and sunsets as lasting treats, the buds forming on trees, and the layering of clothes picked out for the long journey … [Read more...]
