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Oregon State Parks: A Family Guide to Hiking, Camping, & Exploring

July 1, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

by Todd Holcomb - Pull up the state of Oregon on Google Maps and you’ll see a lot of green scattered across its diverse landscape, but that’s not all federal land. Some of the most interesting and beautiful spots to get away with the family are waiting among Oregon State Parks' many stunning natural, scenic, and historic recreational sites. The Oregon Parks and Recreation … [Read more...]

My Outdoor Family: Hiking Barefoot While Dragging a Stick

May 24, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

by Stephanie Green - I grew up in Chicago, where the highest elevation was a 50-foot freeway overpass. When I moved to California, I fell in love with the mountains and their commanding height. I also loved exploring the variety of natural areas from the ocean to the desert. After twenty years, I am still in awe of the abundance and diversity of ecosystems. My recreation of … [Read more...]

Washington State Parks: A Family Guide to Hiking, Camping, & Exploring

May 3, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Todd Holcomb - The state of Washington is well-known as a hub for national parks and forests on the West Coast. Adventurers from around the world flock to the Cascade range or towering Olympic mountains, all under the watchful eye of Mount Rainier ever looming on the horizon. While these federally-managed wonderlands are worthy experiences of their own right, some of the … [Read more...]

8 Best Instant Pop Up Tents + Tent Buying Guide

April 28, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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8 Best Instant Pop Up Tents Overview: CORE 6 Person Instant Pop Up TentColeman Sundome Instant Pop Up TentOzark Trail 11 Person Instant Pop Up TentMalamoo Mega Instant Pop Up TentColeman Instant Easy Up TentQuechua Instant Pop Up Camping TentAlpha Camp Instant Pop Up TentWnnideo Instant Pop Up Tent Click on any one of the links above to go straight to our instant pop up … [Read more...]

Take Your Kids to Clean-Up a Local Stream (Even If They Won’t Clean Their Rooms)

April 22, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Shannon Brescher Shea - A metal bridge arches over a gently flowing stream in Rockville, Maryland, winding its way between trees and rock-strewn banks. Looking at little closer, it’s clear the water is littered with soda cans, cigarette butts, and plastic bags. But a stream clean-up is underway, with several families picking up trash. Adults wade in the water, picking up … [Read more...]

4 Expert Tips on Raising an Adventure Dog

April 20, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by John Soltys - For many of us, dogs are family. We celebrate their accomplishments, we fear for their safety, and we mourn their passing. And, just like we do with human children, we enjoy adventuring together. In many cases, it's dogs that begin our adventures in life and in the outdoors. Some of my earliest memories are about time spent as a child with the family dog in … [Read more...]

Mammoth Lakes, California: Summer family travel just got more adventurous

April 15, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine 5 Comments

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by Rina Baraz Nehdar - My son, Kaleb, held his hands high, testing his grip on the grimy rope, suspended from a branch above his head. Although I wanted him to be brave, part of me pictured his hands slipping and his little body landing with a dull thud onto the sharp rocks as he attempted to swing into the lake. Besides our screams of terrified excitement, Gull Lake, near … [Read more...]

The Complete Quebec, Canada Family Road Trip Itinerary

April 14, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Erin Kirkland “Attache ta tuque!” This is what my Uber driver, natty ball cap askance on his bald head, shouted when I mentioned I was beginning a seven-day road trip to explore sections of Quebec. The literal meaning is “Secure your hat on your head,” and in modern vernacular translates to “Hold on tight!” because something unexpected or exciting is coming your … [Read more...]

San Ignacio, Belize: Finding culture & adventure fit for a teen

April 7, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Amy Whitley - The moment my seventeen-year-old son and I stepped out of the airport shuttle van and into the small porte-cochère of San Ignacio Resort Hotel in the Cayo District of Belize, I understood why this Belize resort is affectionately known as ‘the only jungle in town’. Literally steps from the lively bustle of downtown, the moment you step through the open-air … [Read more...]

17 Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas For Fun In The Sun

April 7, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Lindsey Lebowitz - When I think of summer with my kids, I think of popsicles, running barefoot through the sprinkler, sun-kissed cheeks, and outdoor birthday parties. Both my kids’ birthdays fall in the summertime, and as an outdoor family, we enjoy celebrating outside. This year, I’ve gotten a head start on researching outdoor summer birthday party ideas. Varying among … [Read more...]

An Apostle Islands Camping Family Adventure

March 27, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Jenny Wisniewski - In the summertime, my young family regularly camped. I have always wanted my boys to get dirt beneath their nails, play from dawn to dark, and explore until they collapsed in their comfy sleeping bags, bellies full of s’mores. It was the packing of gear and meal planning that my husband and I dreaded. Our family camping trips had waned until this past … [Read more...]

Cleanwell Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Up Close

March 27, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Stephanie Harper - The CleanWell line of disinfecting products and soaps include no fuss, kid-friendly, easy-to-use spray nozzles and pumps. Cleanwell, based in Denver Colorado, began with a father’s quest for plant-based cleaning products that were safe for his son who suffers from an immune system disorder. CleanWell’s toxic-free pledge resonates with anyone who prefers … [Read more...]

6 Outdoorsy Families Tell Us What They Really Think About REI

March 22, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Jennifer Fontaine - Outside-minded families are happier families, and while most of our readers already know this, a growing pile of research supports what a legion of parents, grandparents, coaches, and caregivers already understand. When people go outdoors, attention and focus sharpen, family relations improve, moods become lighter, and everyone, regardless of age and … [Read more...]

Outdoor Safety for Kids | An Outdoor Expert’s Essentials

March 15, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Jennifer Fontaine - Recent studies have revealed the benefit— perhaps even the necessity—of spending time outdoors. For both kids and adults, spending time in nature's great outdoor spaces makes us smarter, happier, more attentive, and less anxious than those who spend more time indoors, and while it’s unclear exactly how the brain and mood improvements occur, there are a … [Read more...]

Badass Women Who Are Dominating the World of Adventure Travel

March 8, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

by Erin Kirkland - Who Dominates Adventure Travel? These women. International Women’s Day is Friday March 8. Meet four professionals working to make outdoor travel a balanced place for women around the world. With a theme of #BalanceforBetter, the 2019 International Women’s Day platform is firmly set. Focusing on creating a more gender-balanced world to foster a better … [Read more...]

Porto Family Holidays: The Best Places to Eat, Sleep, and Adventure

March 5, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Kristin Kizer - Located on the Rio Duoro, Porto, Portugal is a thriving metropolis that dates back to around 300 BC. Many of the historical structures still exist, although some of the oldest houses are currently at risk of collapsing. In 1996 UNESCO recognized the historical downtown center of Porto as a World Heritage Site. This designation affirms that the area is … [Read more...]

Mobile, Alabama Outdoor Family Travel Guide

February 22, 2019 by Jennifer Fontaine Leave a Comment

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by Stephanie Harper - Mobile, Alabama is known for the earliest Mardi Gras celebration (which locals will argue is the first) and the Tensaw River Delta and Mobile River. An estuary with unique and diverse wildlife can be found there for year round exploration. Surrounding Mobile Bay are a plethora of family activities and outdoor adventure that even a coastal expert couldn't … [Read more...]

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