outdoor activities

Family Travel

5 Best outdoor ice skating rinks in the U.S.

Ice skating is a perfect winter activity for date night or an afternoon with the kids. Outdoor ice skating is even better!

Family Activities

Outdoor winter activities for kids

Winter doesn't have to mean chilly afternoons huddled indoors. Instead, bundle up the kids for some fun outdoor winter activities...

Toys & Play

Exploring the outdoors with baby

Share the excitement of new sights, smells and sounds with your baby on nature explorations.

Child Development & Health

Parenting’s dirty little secret

Most parents are guilty of consuming at least a little bit of dirt at some point in our childhoods. Still, we turned out OK, right?...

Child Development & Health

Mom gets arrested for letting kids play outdoors

This is no joke — a Texas mom was arrested for letting her kids play outside. She’s now suing both the police and the neighbor who...

Family Activities

Get ready for fall fun

Summer isn't the only season that is suited for outdoor fun. Autumn offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy time outdoors with your...

Family Activities

10 Ways to make the most of a sunny Sunday afternoon

Before you know it, the weather will cool down and those sunny days will be behind us. Take advantage of the warm weather and fresh...

Family Activities

Sunning it with your kids… without tanning

When “pale is the new tan” is your mantra, how can you make sure your kids get enough sunshine and Vitamin D if you’re always the...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Host your own Olympic Games at home

This summer, get your kids and their friends together for a fun field day in the back yard. Make prizes and organize games that...

Toys and Play

Must-have toys for outdoor summer play

Summer is here and the kids are itching to get outside! But what are the hottest toys for outdoor summer play this year? Check out...

Family Activities

Brave the great outdoors with your family this summer

If sleeping in a tent is near the bottom of your list of fun things to do, don’t worry. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the great...

Endless Summer

5 Fun-in-the-sun fitness activities

There's no law that confines fitness to the gym, so why keep hitting the treadmill when the great outdoors is calling? Go ahead and...

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...