Nature's a good teacher. One of the best. My wife and I have been hiking for probably 30 years and Nature still has a few lessons up her sleeves for us. Nature was kind enough to remind me of 5 great rules of adventuring and hiking with kids the last two weekends. The first weekend was pretty much a disaster. The second weekend was absolutely amazing. Here's why. The … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons of Hiking With Kids Learned While Huckleberry Hunting
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Your Next Vacation Is On Your 4th Grader
If you're like most parents, you're always looking for how to travel cheaply with kids. You work hard enough as it is. Think about all the hours you've spent raising your kids. All the sleepless nights, cleaning of messes, making lunches, driving to school, picking up from playdates, helping with homework. I mean, just the amount of time I've spent searching for my daughter's … [Read more...] about Your Next Vacation Is On Your 4th Grader
6 Tips To Whip Your Dadventure Into Shape
Summertime is prime Dadventure season. The kids are out of school. You get 15 or more hours of sunshine every day. Plus, it's pretty much unAmerican NOT to go on a family road trip in summer. In fact, 35% of American families plan to take a road trip within the next few months, according to AAA. But, road trips are only one form of adventure. While they make up 69% of all … [Read more...] about 6 Tips To Whip Your Dadventure Into Shape
Top 6 Family Survival Stories In The Wild
Survival stories, whether family survival stories or individuals, have always captivated imaginations. It’s because of their ability to draw you in to experience the drama vicariously. They make you wonder if you’d have the grit and wherewithal to make it through to the other side. Many of the best survival stories are about an individual stranded in the wilderness where the … [Read more...] about Top 6 Family Survival Stories In The Wild
Sierra Club Fights Clearcutting In California
This story was originally published in the Sierra Club's Stop Clearcutting California newsletter. Written by Steve Lemig. The Stop Clearcutting California Campaign and the Sierra Club had a very successful weekend raising awareness and support at the 2017 California Democratic Convention May 19-21. The annual convention was held in Sacramento at the downtown Convention … [Read more...] about Sierra Club Fights Clearcutting In California