Do you ever set out to hike with family or friends but don’t know how to find hiking trails in your area? I’ve definitely had trouble knowing where to find hiking trails, both near our home and when we are traveling. As we’ve dug through a variety of resources, we’ve had lots of luck finding …
How often do you just let your kids explore nature and relish in its beauty? Try this simple trick to help kids connect with nature. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to help kids connect with nature. If we want to raise future citizens of the world who care about the planet, we …
Looking for nature-based, screen-free activities for your kids that foster an appreciation for the planet and environment? Check out this list of free eco-friendly educational programs and projects for kids, some of which are aligned or consistent with national academic standards. I’m sure nearly all of us have heard our kids whine about being bored …
We visit San Diego just about every year to visit family and have found many great things to do during our vacation (thanks in large part to the local secrets from my sisters who live there). If you’re considering a family vacation to San Diego, be sure to check out these ideas and include a …
What better way to fall in love with nature than spending time immersed in it? Visiting National Parks to see some of nature’s most glorious works implores us to better protect our environment, but we can’t (nor should we) all travel around the world visiting every National Park to connect with nature. Here are lots …
Reading is great; reading outside is even better! Check out these five great ways to enjoy a book under a big blue sky! Just in the past few days, we’ve started to feel the weather turning. Kids are back in school, and the mornings have a crispness about them characteristic of fall. Colder days are …
Getting ready for your first trip to a National Park? Check out these beginner tips to make sure you’re on the right track and will fully enjoy your adventure. I took my first trip to a national park in June, visiting Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks in Utah. My in-laws planned the entire trip, …
Family travel can get stressful. Kids flip from lovely to grumpy in minutes, and a change in plans can feel like a royal disaster. However, incorporating a bit of flexibility and downtime into family travel can make all the difference. Although we grew up in Minnesota and my parents still hold down the fort there, …
