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Hike It Baby: How to get involved & get outside more

August 28, 2016 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Hike It, Baby: Oregon mom and business owner takes it up a notch - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Erin Kirkland - Shanti Hodges has no qualms about admitting she has a problem "overextending myself." Fact is, though, if she hadn't, hiking with newborns might not be a thing. Enter Hike it Baby. Hodges, of Portland, Oregon, is the owner of Hike it Baby, an organization she gestated and birthed in the cool forests of the Pacific Northwest but now nurtures through 290 … [Read more...]

Worldschooling – The World as Your Classroom

October 4, 2015 by Heather Mundt Leave a Comment

Worldschooling - The World as Your Classroom - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Sabrina Norrie In some ways we've always loved the concept of ?worldschooling,? or using the world as a classroom, long before we even knew it had a name. Having traveled my entire life and marrying an outdoorsy man, we loved how we felt as a couple being in this world together and learning from it. And there was no question we would continue to do so as parents. From … [Read more...]

Exploring Colorado’s Western Side: Family adventure awaits

August 18, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Exploring Colorado's Western Side: Family adventure awaits - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Melissa Edge - With mounting excitement, my family and I hopped aboard a gondola to glide 2,200 feet across the Royal Gorge area of Western Colorado. As we smoothly traveled 1,200 feet above the Arkansas River with amazing views of deep canyon walls, my son had a smile that stretched from ear to ear. We had arrived at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park in Canon City on day four … [Read more...]

Road Trip Tips For Summer Driving

July 30, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Road trip tips for summer driving - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Jen Bauer - My childhood was filled with road trips down the east coast, and I have fond memories of curling up in the back seat of our tiny car, pillow beneath my head, my sister at my side, playing games for hours on end. Pit stops were made for snacks and souvenirs, and I still have pennants from each state we visited. Stopping only to rest at night, when we would pull … [Read more...]

Interview with Kathleen Bunn – The 90-day road trip

July 20, 2015 by Heather Mundt Leave a Comment

Interview with Kathleen Bunn - The 90-day road trip - Outdoor Families Magazine

By Kathleen Bunn with Heather Mundt - As a mom of two boys, I was fascinated to learn about Kathleen Bunn, a mom who has braved not one but three extended family road trips with four boys, ages 15, 13, 11 and 9, in three years. With a final goal to visit all 50 states, the first trip comprised 50 days through the Southwest U.S. Last year's journey included 70 days across the … [Read more...]

Choose your own adventure road trip

July 3, 2015 by Heather Mundt 2 Comments

Choose your adventure roadt

by Heather Mundt Lauren Runyon had one goal in mind for her children's 2015 spring break from school: sit poolside on a lounge chair somewhere warm to escape her hectic life and Colorado's bleak winter. Translation? This married mom of four and middle school teacher from Westminster, Colo., just wanted to head south. Since the family had but one obligation that week, a … [Read more...]

Columbia River Gorge Hikes Along the Historic Columbia River Highway

May 20, 2015 by Heather Mundt Leave a Comment

Columbia river gorge kid hikes

by Kelsey Ivey - In a day's trip by car from Portland, Oregon, travel along the Historic Columbia River Highway to the deep, magical beauty of this lush region, and the Columbia River Gorge. Whether you have an afternoon, a day, or a week, you can take this journey amid trails once traveled by the early pioneers, see amazing modern engineering feats and spot wildlife in a place … [Read more...]

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