Still looking for that special gift for an outdoor-minded loved one? 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 … [Read more...]
Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial
The National Park Service celebrates 100 years of protecting, promoting, and preserving the natural spaces set aside for generations to come. But who uses them? How many are there, and how can we get there? In 2016, Outdoor Families Magazine will be exploring national parks, popular and not-so-much. During this centennial year, we'll delve into the history of the National Park … [Read more...]
Outdoor pizza parties with teens
by Trisa Katsikapes What teens don'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 … [Read more...]
Sweetheart Caramels a Treat for Those You Love
?Yes, it?s true that Outdoor Families Magazine created a ?Nourish? section with every intention of publishing healthy recipes for the entire family in this era of processed, color-coded food. However, when writer Jessica Averett sent over a recipe for homemade caramels with a sticky-sweet goodness that reminded us of childhood holidays, we melted. Literally. With Valentine?s … [Read more...]
