Here are 8 science lessons to study when you are camping, fishing, hiking or just enjoying the wild outdoors this summer. (This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one, we will be compensated financially.) 1. Star Gazing Not only is this a science subject but it applies to philosophy as well. I have […]
5 reasons to wear your baby on your next adventure
When each of our first two kids were little, I liked the idea of baby-wearing but didn’t really know much about it. I tried to put them in a soft-structured front-facing carrier (because that was what seemed popular at the time) but they didn’t fit well due to their large baby thighs and that was […]
Teach your dog to walk without a leash
It gets tiring holding onto a leash when you walk your dog. I know some parks have strict leash rules, but there are some places to walk your dog without a leash if you have control over your dog, and trust me it is a great feeling. When I first started walking my dog, she pulled on […]
Adventure begins with a map
I can sit and look at a topographical map for days. It makes me feel like Bilbo Baggins planning my journey to steal a precious gem from the belly of Smaug. To me this isn’t a stretch of the imagination, if you think about what you are looking for. Finding the perfect place to hike, camp, […]
Prep your kids for the big hike.
I love to hike. There’s no other place in which I feel at peace with myself and feel hope for the world and the future. But hiking is not without its struggles. Sometimes it is difficult, depending on the trail, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I believe the more difficult the trail the greater […]