Fall 2016 Magazine Issue
Editor’s Note, Late Fall Issue 2016
Outdoor Families Magazine is dedicated to providing thoughtful and practical information for families seeking outdoor opportunities with children.
Cultivating the 318 – North Louisiana’s Mahaffey Farms
Louisiana’s Mahaffey Farms implements regenerative-farming techniques to yield healthy, whole foods for the community.
Two Moms, Four Boys, and an RV
What could go wrong when two moms take their boys on an RV adventure to the beach? Writer Rina Nedhar shares her family adventures, one adventure at a time.
Traveling the Park to Park Highway
The Park to Park Highway is a 7,000-mile route among some of the country’s most well-known national parks, and a few you may not know about.
Tweens and Teens and Fearless Behavior
Tweens and teens are notorious for fearless behavior, especially in the outdoors. How can parents balance growing independence with safety?
Backyard Explorers
Teaching kids by utilizing the outdoors is valuable for raising confident, curious adults who never stop asking questions. Even as backyard explorers.

2016 Outdoor Gear Gift Guide
Check out the 2016 Outdoor Families Gift Guide, filled with fabulous finds from leading outdoor retailers both big and small. From casual to luxurious, OFM’s Gear Team scoured the industry in search of unique, functional, and budget-friendly gifts to place under the tree this year. Happy holidays, and we wish a blessed year of adventure to you and your family.