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Pros and cons: car camping vs tent camping

“And Into The Forest I Go, To Lose My Mind And Find My Soul” ~ John Muir Camping with kids can sometimes feel like we are losing our minds! Although, I’m sure when John Muir originally wrote this he was not referencing parenthood, but rather a more sophisticated scene where one can tune out and find new perspective. Either way the quote is fitting. Camping with kids in a tent, in a car, with ...

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10 Benefits of Spending Time Outside

“Spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive benefits and improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being.” American Psychological Association.

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Winter Layering Basics

Layering is key to staying warm and dry during winter outdoor adventures. Learn how to dress the whole family for the ultimate fun outside in colder weather!

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Get Crafty This Winter: Outdoor Activities for Families

Discover fun and creative winter activities for families, including ice block building, snow volcanos, and frozen paint crafts. Perfect for snowy days and outdoor play!

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Exploring Nature with Your Senses: Taste

We are sharing five different ways to explore each of the five senses with children. So get outside as a family, slow down, and explore nature with your senses together!

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Exploring Nature with Your Senses: Touch

We are sharing five different ways to explore each of the five senses with children. So get outside as a family, slow down, and explore nature with your senses together!

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Exploring Nature with Your Senses: Smell

We are sharing five different ways to explore each of the five senses with children. So get outside as a family, slow down, and explore nature with your senses together!

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Exploring Nature with Your Senses: Sight

We are sharing five different ways to explore each of the five senses with children. So get outside as a family, slow down, and explore nature with your senses together!

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How to Use Layers to Keep Your Kids Warm and Happy in All Temperatures

We've all been hearing it: “It’s too cold to go outside.” However, we believe that getting outside and enjoying nature is important all year round, regardless of the weather. As Alfred Wainwright so eloquently put it, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” But how do you dress the kiddos so they will be comfortable when the temp...

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Backpacking with the Family: Four-Man Tent Review

Backpacking with the family is a combination of good planning, patience and carrying the right gear with you. After a good sleep system, you want to make sure the tent you choose is a good weight and fit for what your family needs. When choosing your backpacking tent, it's important to consider what options are important to you. How many vestibules do you want? Do you want something ultra ligh...

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