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8 Reasons Why Glamping at Capitol Reef Resort Should Be on Your Family Travel Bucket List

February 24, 2020 by Jennifer Fontaine 3 Comments

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by Jennifer Fontaine - Capitol Reef Resort has been hosting travelers from around the globe for decades on the doorstep of Capitol Reef National Park. And as good hosts do, they up their game with more creative accommodations each year. From teepees and family cabins, to decked-out tents and authentic 19th century Conestoga Wagons, there’s a glamping experience likely to … [Read more...]

Two Moms, Four Boys, and an RV

November 1, 2016 by Erin Kirkland 3 Comments

Two Moms, Four Boys, and an RV - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Rina Nehdar What  could possibly go wrong? Four boys jostling in a small space, no husbands upon which to pawn them of for a few seconds of peace? Much did. Over and over again. But that's not the whole story. The idea was born after my husband told me he was going away on a surf trip with our oldest son, Kyle. He chose to go the one week of summer when there would be … [Read more...]

Great Gear: Epic Wipes keep this mom’s crew clean

July 13, 2016 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Great Gear: Epic Wipes keep this mom's crew clean - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Erica Lindberry If your family is anything like mine, then you have probably wished for stock in baby wipes once your children were born. Although I haven't taken the time to count, I?d say we go through approximately 167 wipes during a typical weekend adventure. Climbing, camping, or somehow even just sitting in the backyard, my kids sure do have a knack for bringing in … [Read more...]

America’s National Park Service: Gifting the future

February 26, 2016 by Erin Kirkland 1 Comment

America's National Park Service: Gifting the future - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Erin Kirkland - Most national park memories are vivid collections as diverse as the locations themselves. Waking to the sound of a crackling fire and the smell of frying bacon at a campground. Watching a waterfall tumble down a steep canyon trough far, far below. Observing an intricate science of fossils and painted hills. Feeling the solemnity of a ceremony for those lost … [Read more...]

Great Gear: New guidebook helps first-time visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

August 29, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Great Gear: New guidebook helps first-time visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks - Outdoor Families Magazine

Guidebook review -- Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park; first-time trip guide for families by Erin Kirkland It's never too late to begin planning next summer's family vacation, and in the case of national parks like Yellowstone and Grand Teton, a year may be considered prudent. In 2016, the National Park Service celebrates 100 years of enhancing visitor … [Read more...]

The Importance of Covering Mirrors – Being beautiful in nature

July 25, 2015 by Heather Mundt 3 Comments

The Importance of Covering Mirrors - Being beautiful in nature - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Elizabeth Small I try to model a positive body image for my daughters. I never once commented on the massacre that was my postpartum body (at least, not within earshot). And I didn?t even flinch when my daughter told a room full of strangers, ?My Mama?s belly is so ?squishy.?? Yet despite my best efforts, I still struggle with consistency. Recently my 4-year-old … [Read more...]

My Outdoor Family: “The good about bad camping”

June 25, 2015 by Erin Kirkland 3 Comments

My Outdoor Family: "The good about bad camping" - Outdoor Families Magazine

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

June 23, 2015 by Heather Mundt 2 Comments

First-time camping tips from a reluctant camper - Outdoor Families Magazine

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...]

The Circus Tent: A Mother’s Legacy

May 10, 2015 by Erin Kirkland 3 Comments

The Circus Tent: A Mother's Legacy - Outdoor Families Magazein

by Heather Longo Many of my most vivid childhood memories come from family camping trips. Roasting ?banana boats? over a blazing fire, fishing for the next day?s breakfast, and card games set to the sound of raindrops. Camping wasn?t just about time spent near each other, it was family, wrapped in and around a slab of canvas we called "The Circus Tent." You couldn?t miss our … [Read more...]

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