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Semester-A-Trail Series: Experiential Learning On The Appalachian Trail

August 3, 2021 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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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...]

30-Day Mini Outdoor Adventure Activity Calendar – FREE Printable!

September 1, 2020 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

Let's be honest. We are all exhausted. We are being pushed and pulled in too many directions, placed in difficult situations that we may not be prepared to handle. Homeschooling, co-schooling, digital schooling, hybrid schooling, worldschooling, roadschooling, wildschooling, unschooling. No mater what your family has chosen, it's right for you. Since March, we have … [Read more...]

30-Day Rewilding Challenge Activity Calendar – FREE Printable!

March 23, 2020 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

Mother nature is a great teacher. Child-directed, play-based outdoor education curriculum provides learners the critical space to hone in on their personal interests and intentionally develop skills through practical, hands-on experiences. We know you don’t want to be glued to the screen. You want to foster a deeper practice of connecting yourself and your family to nature … [Read more...]

Kids Walkie Talkies: 10 Best Under $50

November 22, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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10 Best Kids Walkie Talkies Overview: Cobra FS300-2 Family Safety Radio SetYetion 22-Channel 2-Way Walkie TalkiesDenmer Mini Walkie TalkiesSokos Wireless Walkie TalkiesSwiftion Rechargeable Kids Walkie TalkiesBobela Walkie TalkiesRetevis Walkie Talkies for KidsBellsouth Kids Walkie TalkiesUOKOO 22 Channel 2 Way Walkie TalkiesiGeeKid 2-Way Walkie Talkies Click on any one … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Anchorage, Alaska Wintertime Family Vacation Itinerary

September 30, 2019 by Heather Mundt Leave a Comment

Wintertime Family Fun in Anchorage - Part I

By Heather Mundt - Heading to a park in Anchorage, Alaska on a wintery afternoon in March, we'd expected to find a ghost town of forgotten, weather-battered play structures, neglected running paths and desolate parking lots. Instead we found Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park teeming with parents and their bundled-up toddlers vying for spots on the oversized swing; a steady … [Read more...]

Where To See The Wild Horses of Salt River, Arizona

September 21, 2019 by Erin Kirkland 6 Comments

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by Brian Curtice - I can still recall the first time I saw the bright yellow Salt River Canyon 'Watch for Horses' sign. It stood in stark contrast to a landscape muted in greens and browns, immediately catching the entire family's attention. Watch for horses, in the middle of the desert? All eyes were on equine lookout as I slowly drove on the empty, twisty, hilly … [Read more...]

A Women’s Guide to Dealing with Menstruation in the Great Outdoors, Because Period

August 26, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

By Stephanie Harper - There’s no place I’d rather be than spending time outside, whether on a camping trip with my family, backpacking with friends, or going on a hike. But coping with my period while camping or hiking isn’t always easy, and waste from feminine products is a real concern.  I’ve been thinking of ways to make the switch to more sustainable feminine … [Read more...]

Oregon State Parks: A Family Guide to Hiking, Camping, & Exploring

July 1, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

by Todd Holcomb - Pull up the state of Oregon on Google Maps and you’ll see a lot of green scattered across its diverse landscape, but that’s not all federal land. Some of the most interesting and beautiful spots to get away with the family are waiting among Oregon State Parks' many stunning natural, scenic, and historic recreational sites. The Oregon Parks and Recreation … [Read more...]

Summertime Family Fun at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels, Texas

June 10, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Melynda Harrison - I’m lying, stomach-down, in a little chute, gripping a boogie board beneath me. I’ve ridden them in the ocean before, but this is my first time riding an artificial wave. The instructor tells me to pull my elbows in, keep my chest up, and put my feet down a bit if I am about to go backwards over the crest of the wave. I scoot down, shoot into the water, … [Read more...]

70+ Family Friendly Things To Do In The White Mountains, New Hampshire

May 8, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine 1 Comment

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by Jean Grant - Meander in a meadow of spiky lupine, hike to the alpine summit of New England’s highest mountain, bask in crimson and yellow autumn foliage along country roads, or swoosh down powdery ski runs. A plethora of outdoor excursions await in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The 800,000-acre hardwood White Mountain National Forest is home to over 150 miles of … [Read more...]

Washington State Parks: A Family Guide to Hiking, Camping, & Exploring

May 3, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Todd Holcomb - The state of Washington is well-known as a hub for national parks and forests on the West Coast. Adventurers from around the world flock to the Cascade range or towering Olympic mountains, all under the watchful eye of Mount Rainier ever looming on the horizon. While these federally-managed wonderlands are worthy experiences of their own right, some of the … [Read more...]

4 Expert Tips on Raising an Adventure Dog

April 20, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by John Soltys - For many of us, dogs are family. We celebrate their accomplishments, we fear for their safety, and we mourn their passing. And, just like we do with human children, we enjoy adventuring together. In many cases, it's dogs that begin our adventures in life and in the outdoors. Some of my earliest memories are about time spent as a child with the family dog in … [Read more...]

Camping with Kids In Quebec Province

April 17, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Janet LoSole - Flanking New York State, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine lies the Canadian province of Québec, where the citizens enjoy a certain joie de vivre and love of the outdoors. After you cross the border, English disappears, French street signs pop up and conversations become incomprehensible. Québec is Canada’s only province whose sole official language is … [Read more...]

17 Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas For Fun In The Sun

April 7, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Lindsey Lebowitz - When I think of summer with my kids, I think of popsicles, running barefoot through the sprinkler, sun-kissed cheeks, and outdoor birthday parties. Both my kids’ birthdays fall in the summertime, and as an outdoor family, we enjoy celebrating outside. This year, I’ve gotten a head start on researching outdoor summer birthday party ideas. Varying among … [Read more...]

Outdoor Safety for Kids | An Outdoor Expert’s Essentials

March 15, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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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...]

27 Best Fall Foliage Destinations To Visit In The USA

October 13, 2018 by Jennifer Fontaine 1 Comment

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Fall is officially here. The time is here, to choose pumpkins for carving and start baking pies. The weather is tranquil and cool and that means you can pull out your comfy cozy sweaters and scarves, and zip up your favorite boots. But, the best part of autumn is Fall foliage. You don't have to travel far to experience America's awe-inspiring natural beauty. Check out our top … [Read more...]

An Outdoor Dad’s Tips For Raising Adventurous Girls

September 10, 2018 by Jennifer Fontaine 2 Comments

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by John Soltys - As an outdoorsy father of two girls I'm often asked for tips about raising adventurous daughters. The implication is that girls are somehow inherently different than boys and require some special care to ensure they grow up loving or at least appreciating the outdoors. The truth is that when it comes to being adventurous, girls are no different than boys, … [Read more...]

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