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...]
My Outdoor Family: “The good about bad camping”
by Clint Tustison "This is camping?" I thought to myself, lying in my tent, shivering, trying to get dry from the downpour happening just outside. I had been a member of the local community Boy Scout troop for a few months when I finally had the chance to go on a real campout. I was ecstatic. This is what Boy Scouts lived for, right? Heading to the outdoors, building a … [Read more...]
First-time camping tips from a reluctant camper
by Heather Mundt - Some first time campers just instinctively know the best tips and tricks for family car camping. Some beginner campers make camping organization look like they've been doing it all their lives. And then there are the money-saving camping hacks that flow effortlessly from those who haven't ever even set foot in a campground. I was not any of those … [Read more...]
Bike Camping with Kids Means Fun On Two Wheels
by David Pulsipher "Don't worry honey; we'll be back tomorrow afternoon!" I was attempting to assure my wife that the bike camping adventure my two sons and I were about to undertake was no different than a typical trip to the park. In some ways I was also trying to reassure my own nerves that I hadn't bitten off more than I could chew. My wife was eight months … [Read more...]
Family Camping is Cool: Tips and tricks for a successful first outing
by Val Joiner - Begin a discussion about the concept of family camping and you're likely to discover everyone has a very different definition of what true camping is. Whether you're new to the concept, or a longtime veteran of sleeping outdoors, it's easy to notice the wide spectrum of styles; bare-bones minimalism to deluxe RV'ing. The good news? There's room for all, with … [Read more...]
My Outdoor Family: Connecting through nature
Editor note: ?My Outdoor Family? is a regular column in the Outdoor Families Magazine calendar. Written by readers who represent every facet of an outside lifestyle, these monthly opportunities seek to inspire and encourage, remind and reminisce about a personal love for and commitment to the outdoors. Not everyone is ready to tackle the summit of a mountain, just as some … [Read more...]
