What will your Thanksgiving look like this year? Spending time with family and friends? Gorging on a potluck of food? Relaxing in the comfort and warmth of home? Well, not Eric Larsen. He’ll be heading to the South Pole in Antarctica freezing his acorns off during his Last South expedition. All alone. Why, you might ask? Well, it involves the small matters of saving the … [Read more...] about Eric Larsen Attempts South Pole Record
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20 Best Camping Games For Kids… Illustrated!
Any experienced parent knows the best way to ensure a successful family camping adventure is to have a game plan. Bonus points if your game plan involves games! That's where this guide to the 20 best camping games for kids comes into play. Some of these camping games for kids are classics, while others will be new to you. No matter which games you choose, feel good knowing … [Read more...] about 20 Best Camping Games For Kids… Illustrated!
This Mom’s Reaction To Merrell Magic Is Priceless
I can barely watch the news these days. It just sucks. However, I WOULD watch the news if there were more stories like this one. It's some Merrell Magic and it's about an amazing mom finding some balance in this crazy world out on the trail. Here's how it came together. First of all, Merrell Magic is the outdoor shoe maker's partnership with Backpacker magazine. … [Read more...] about This Mom’s Reaction To Merrell Magic Is Priceless
5 Fun Kids Camping Games To Save Your Next Trip
Before heading into the woods with your kids for a camping trip, you not only have to plan what clothing to pack and what gear to bring, but it’s a good idea to think up some creative kids camping games. You've got to keep the kids entertained when you’re not out taking a hike, a dip in the river or lake or roasting S’mores around the campfire, right? Sure, roasting … [Read more...] about 5 Fun Kids Camping Games To Save Your Next Trip
What Bodies of Water Names Mean
What's the difference between a fjord and an inlet? Have your kids started asking an incessant line of questions? As awesome as it is to be the perceived holder of all the wisdom in the world, there comes a point when you run out of real answers and start making stuff up. Or maybe it's the other way around. You run out of made-up answers and have to start coming up with true … [Read more...] about What Bodies of Water Names Mean