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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...]

Vermicomposting: How I Learned to Love My Worms

June 16, 2015 by Heather Mundt Leave a Comment

Vermicomposting: How I Learned to Love My Worms - Outdoor Families Magazine

By Elizabeth Small ?Mama! Come see what Daddy got us!? My 4-year-old daughter tugged at my pant leg, wide-eyed and pulsing, head darting about like a prairie dog, the way little kids do when they are at peak excitement. Clasped in my husband?s hands was a tab-top, brown bag, the kind that is certain to contain coffee or fancy chocolates. My mouth salivated as I walked … [Read more...]

Adventure Film Producer Bryan Smith: “Dad-to-be, me”

June 15, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Adventure Film Producer Bryan Smith: "Dad-to-be, me" - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Erin Kirkland Award-winning adventure film producer Bryan Smith has probably logged more travel hours than most - exploring on, over, under, and within the planet Earth. He?s hung suspended above sheer rock cliffs, crawled across slippery logs, and faced wild weather situations. It wasn?t until his wife was expecting their first child, however, that Smith came … [Read more...]

Exploring Belize and Guatemala with three generations

June 12, 2015 by Heather Mundt Leave a Comment

Exploring Belize and Guatemala with three generations - Outdoor Families Magazine

By Suzanne Solsona - When you are married to a man who has seemingly been everywhere and done everything, traveling to a place that renders him speechless is quite a feat. Caye (pronounced "key") Caulker, Belize and the ruins of Tikal in Guatemala managed exactly that, enthralling three generations of our family in just two short weeks. In March 2011 my husband, Javier, our … [Read more...]

How To Throw an Outdoor Pizza Party for Teens

June 9, 2015 by Traci Lehman Leave a Comment

Outdoor Pizza Parties for Teens - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Trisa Katsikapes - What teen doesn't like pizza? With the always-busy schedule of young people these days, it seems all we eat is pizza! Fortunately, the teens who end up at my house don't seem to mind, especially pepperoni pizza, especially when it's made in our outdoor wood-fired oven that sits in the backyard. When my husband and I built our wood-fired pizza oven … [Read more...]

Seattle Day Trips: Big Four Ice Caves

June 4, 2015 by Heather Mundt Leave a Comment

Seattle Day Trips: Big Four Ice Caves - Outdoor Families Magazine

By Brittany Schultz It's that time of year again when the Beatles song "Dear Prudence" comes to mind: The sun is out, the sky is blue...And you know what that means: It's summertime, the season to get out of the house and embrace the warm weather. A good start? Day trips are the perfect way to get outside and entertain the whole family. In the Pacific Northwest, we're … [Read more...]

Bike Camping with Kids Means Fun On Two Wheels

June 2, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Bicycle Camping Means Fun On Two Wheels - Outdoor Families Magazine

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...]

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