Beat the heat
This summer is a dozy. Record-setting heat all over the country yet we are still managing to get outdoors. We have to be a little more selective …
Author: Mae Kiggins
There are not many places that I would rather be than outdoors. I grew up hiking and camping in the Rockies. In college I studied natural resources and worked as a park ranger, research assistant and policy intern. Now-a-days my adventures include my two children, 4 and 1, and husband. When my son was asked what he was thankful for he said camping. In the spring of 2014 I will begin the new adventure of teaching environmental studies at the college level.
Our Favorite DIY Camping Gear
DIY Camping Gear I love camping and having good gear can make it infinitely more enjoyable. I recently discovered the But a lot of gear is fairly …
Ways To Slow Down and Connect More As A Family
Ways to connect as family As my kids are getting older this topic has been on my mind a lot. We are starting to get …
Top 5 Things for Families to See and Do in Oklahoma City, OK.
Top 5 Things for Families to See and Do in Oklahoma City, OK. I bet you don’t think of Oklahoma City as a vacation destination; …
3 Things to See & Do at the Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park If you think all you are going to see at the Petrified Forest National Park are a bunch of petrified logs …
5 Things for Families to See & Do in Dallas/Ft. Worth
Fun things to do in Dallas and Ft Worth I love the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. The culture in Texas is very unique. And it is …
Klean Kanteen Insulated Bottles for Kids
Klean Kanteen Insulated Bottles for Kids One of my favorite activities for cooler weather is enjoying hot chocolate outdoors. It is just a fun way …
Running Outdoors Year Round with NANOspikes
Running spikes for winter I am in the process of training for my first 5K ever. I know, not much but I am so excited …
A Nature-Inspired Valentine’s Day
Nature-inspired Valentine’s Day Craft I have a lot of reasons for incorporating the outdoors into holidays. My number 1 reason is if I am giving …
Christmas Around The World: The Czech Republic
Christmas Around The World: The Czech Republic Even though I am not from the Czech Republic and I have no family connection there, I have …
Oregon Scientific Weather@Home Station
My son loves checking the weather. He asks my husband every morning to check our and grandparent’s weather. He learned about the different types of …
Camping Games and Activities for Families
Does your family love to camp? Here are 18 fun camping games for kids: I love camping. It is one of my all-time favorite activities …
6 Fall Outdoor Activities
After a long hot summer, the fall season with it’s cooler weather and beautiful colors is such a welcomed change. Here are 6 fall outdoor …
How to Start Your Own Campfire
How to Start Your Own Campfire These are by far the best method we have found for starting fires to date. We have tried store …
30 Outdoor Activities for Families
30 Outdoor Activities for Families It is officially summer for us and I am excited. I can’t think of a better way to spend …
Coghlan’s LED Tent Pegs
Coghlan’s LED Tent Pegs The Coghlan’s LED Tent Pegs are by far my favorite piece of new equipment for our family’s camping trips. Here’s why: …
