Backpackers, whether they’re hiking across the country or meandering around the world, all have something in common. They’ve likely crammed everything they need to live in a single bag that they carry…

Does your family celebrate Christmas with a decked-out, real, live Christmas tree? Picking out and cutting our Christmas tree has been one of our favorite traditions since our kids were babies, and…

We don’t have any boy scouts in our family, but we try and travel with as much preparedness as we can stand.  This travel first aid kit was created on our very first…

-by Eric Schatz Here in the Northeast, rain is a year-round staple in our weather forecast. No matter if it’s a January thaw with “mixed precipitation,” a leaf-stripping November Nor’easter, an April…

Thinking of quitting the rat race and hitting the road? Fuel the dream with these fun finds for van lifers.            How to Live in a Van and Travel:…

As most parents know, traveling with kids can be totally awesome or totally catastrophic. Our secret recipe for success usually involves two ingredients – get outside as much as possible, and immerse…

The Berkshires in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut are known for a their small New England towns, world-class art and cultural offerings, and heart-pumping outdoor activities. Hiking in the Berkshires is a…

Hiking in the Berkshires is one of my favorite way to spend the day, and  little by little, I’ve been exploring the Mt. Greylock State Reservation in the northern Berkshires. This beautiful…

Are you a November hiker, or do you relinquish the woods to deer hunters when rifle season comes around? As someone who didn’t grow up near the woods or hunters, it took…

Mesa Verde National Park is a must-visit if you are passing through the Four-Corners area of the Southwest, and the best way to see the sites is to spend a few days…