By Bridgett Ross "Use the brakes! Use the brakes!" I shouted, watching my son soar downhill on his bike and into a parked car. Per my hopes, he took a chance, tried something new, and risked falling. I ran to my crumpled, crying boy. Thankfully, he was not hurt, but the fall shook him. In rock climbing, overcoming fear has always been my biggest challenge. I have some pretty … [Read more...]
Kayaking Georgia’s Tybee Island Region
by Lauren Gay It's hard to believe that only 4 years ago I had never been in a kayak of any kind, but now kayaking has become a favorite activity for my son and me to do together. Living in Tampa, Florida, the Southeast region affords us good fortune of paddling year-round, since even with cold temperatures the waterways don't freeze. On a trip to explore the Savannah/Tybee … [Read more...]
A Chance for Family Bonding at the Bear Grylls Survival Academies – Q&A with the “Man vs. Wild” Star
By Bear Grylls with Heather Mundt Note: I?ll admit I was uneasy last summer when my husband, Michael, and I signed up for the Bear Grylls Survival Academy 24-hour course at the only location in Colorado, Snow Mountain Ranch - YMCA of the Rockies, in Granby. Based on survival techniques from the former British Special Forces soldier and arguably television?s most … [Read more...]
