7 Family-Friendly Wildflower Hikes in the USA
Wildflower hikes might just be my favorite way to enjoy spring — they’re usually more like meanders and often include a picnic blanket, field guide, …
Outside Activities with Kids
Do you love getting outside with your kids, but don’t know where to start? Here’s an overview of our favorite outside activities for kids. No matter the season. No matter the weather. It’s always fun to get outside with your kiddos!
Our Best Tips for Bird Watching with Kids (at Any Age)
I never paid much notice to the birds until I had kids. With the exception of the brightly-colored cardinals and blue jays, they all looked …
The Best Winter Layers for Babies and Toddlers (in 2023)
Is there a secret to helping your kiddos enjoy the outdoors in the winter? Besides making sure they get out in all types of weather, …
Our Best Tips for Planning an Epic Family Ski Trip in 2023
Is this the year you pack up your crew and head to the mountains for that long-anticipated winter vacation on the slopes? If the …
The 10 Easiest Camping Meals for Families on the Go
Camping has always been one of my favorite ways to go on vacation, and over the years, we have done some serious compromising when it …
Wondering How to Get Outside More in 2023? Read This!
Did you know that most American adults spend 22 hours each day surrounded by four walls and a ceiling? What’s more alarming is that we’ve …
Cut Down a Wild Christmas Tree in Your National Forest
Does your family celebrate Christmas with a decked-out, real, live Christmas tree? Did you know that you can head into your local national forest to …
Winter Hiking Essentials: What to Take Hiking with Kids
Let’s face it. Getting outside is just harder in the winter, and when you’re hiking with kids in cold weather, the secret is to be …
The Complete Guide to Snowshoeing with Kids
What’s your favorite way to celebrate winter? If strapping on snowshoes and hitting the trails is near the top of your list, we could be …
Winter Clothes for Kids: The Best Cold-Weather Layers
Did you know that cold-weather layers are the secret to raising outdoor kids that enjoy winter? Okay, maybe not the only secret, but choosing the …