Every culture throughout history has had its coming of age ceremonies to usher boys into manhood. The way in which they cross that line declares what kind of man they will be, and most importantly declares a time of life in which a boy becomes a man. In our post-modern driven society, we do not have […]
20 Tips to be a Happier Healthier Parent
Becoming a parent inspired me to be the healthiest person I could possible be. Why? Because I wanted to be the best example to my children? Yes, that is true. Children follow our example, especially when they have to eat what we cook for them, or what we buy for them, but there is more to […]
4 Fantastic Family Campgrounds
When I think of great family campgrounds, I think of tall pines, moderate privacy, a close stream or lake for fishing, a fun town close by, and easily accessible clean water, and restrooms. Here are four fantastic family-friendly campgrounds in Colorado that we have enjoyed: Pitkin Colorado Pitkin is a hidden campground gem in the […]
I met a kid who was happy
When I started writing this, I planned on telling about our weekend. We went to a nearby nature park that has pretty much everything you would need to have a great adventure: creeks, waterfalls, a lake, caves, a bow & arrow range, and what seem to be limitless winding trails through the woods. Everything a […]
5 things to bring to a nature park
There is an endless amount of fun activities to enjoy in a nature park. You’re only limited by your perspective, creativity, and preparation. The last thing you want is to miss out on a memorable adventure because you forgot something, or to plow ahead without proper equipment and ruin the experience because you weren’t prepared. […]