outdoor activities

Endless Summer

Summer concert series: Finding the best live music

Enjoy live music and the warm summer weather at some of the top summer concert series in the country. Many of these concerts are...

Parenting Advice & Columns

What I'm loving this week: 5 Things to do in the dirt

Can dirt be fun? Here are five things I'm loving this week that you can do with dirt (yes, you read that correctly).

Kids Activity Center

Helping kids stay occupied

When kids are out of school for the summer, it can become difficult for parents to find new, interesting ways to keep them engaged...

Kids Activity Center

Tips for keeping playtime fun and engaging

You don't have to buy new toys all the time to keep playtime engaging for your children. With a little creativity, you can keep your...

Family Activities

Campout in your own backyard

You don't need to head to the mountains or the lake in order for your kids to learn about the joys of camping. Your kids can have a...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Creative outdoor activities for the family

Summer is coming and you know what that means — sun, warmth... did we mention sun? And that also means you and the family can head...

Toys and Play

5 Fun water toys for outside play

Going stir crazy with the kids out of school? Try one of these five fun toys to get your kids outside. Water toys are perfect for...

Activities for Kids

3 Games from your childhood that your kids will love

Remember those fun games from your own childhood? Well, brush off your skills and get ready, because those games are still fun. Here...

Family Travel

Best places to hike in the US

With summer on the horizon and the school year winding down, it's hard not to spend hours daydreaming about your perfect family...

More Travel

The backpacker's travel checklist

Backpacking: The ultimate hiking adventure! Every woman should strap on a pack and take to the hills at least once in her life, but...

Super Moms Guide: Family Activities

7 Family fun ideas in the great outdoors

In an age of computers, video games and cell phones, it's easy to lose sight of all that nature has to offer. Grab your kids, put...

Family Activities

Connect your kids with nature

Collecting seashells, playing in the mud or reading Ranger Rick — sound like memories from your childhood? If you're like me, then...

Crafts

4 Messy outdoor crafts for kids

Hints of spring may have you in the mood to get crafty, but the thought of your kids getting paint, glue and glitter on anything...

Family Activities

Spring gardening ideas for young kids

The winter frost is melting away and it's time to get back into gardening. If you have young children, gardening can be a fun...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Go out and get dirty!

When you think of your own childhood, how many of your memories are of time spent inside? It turns out our parents were onto...

Family Activities

Fun winter sports for the whole family

The family that plays together, stays together. From goofing off in the backyard to intense competition, your family is all about...

Exercise & Fitness

Best fitness wear for cold-weather workouts

Just because the weather outside has turned from sunny and warm to chilly and damp doesn’t mean you have to abandon your outdoor...

New mom health and wellness

Outdoor activities for new moms

When you become a mother and take on new roles, it’s easy to lose yourself in the shuffle -- but to be good to others, you need to...

Family Activities

3 educational outdoor games

A recent study by The Kaiser Family Foundation found that today's eight to 18-year-olds spend an average of 7-1/2 hours each day...

More Travel

Top 5 ways to support national parks

The U.S. has more than 380 national parks and monuments. That's more than 84 million acres of fun, adventure and opportunities to...

Family Activities

5 Tech-free things to do in your backyard

Craving some tech-free family time? Head into the backyard for these five fun tech-free things to do.