outdoor activities

  1. Family Travel

    Best places to hike in the US

    By Claire Gallam on May 14, 2012
    With summer on the horizon and the school year winding down, it's hard not to spend hours daydreaming about your perfect family...
  2. More Travel

    The backpacker's travel checklist

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on May 10, 2012
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    Backpacking: The ultimate hiking adventure! Every woman should strap on a pack and take to the hills at least once in her life, but...
  3. Family Activities

    Connect your kids with nature

    By Leslie Goodman on Apr 24, 2012
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    Collecting seashells, playing in the mud or reading Ranger Rick — sound like memories from your childhood? If you're like me, then...
  4. Crafts

    4 Messy outdoor crafts for kids

    By Michelle Maffei on Mar 16, 2012
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    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...
  5. Family Activities

    Spring gardening ideas for young kids

    By Kori Ellis on Mar 12, 2012
    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...
  6. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Go out and get dirty!

    By Nichole Beaudry on Feb 23, 2012
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    When you think of your own childhood, how many of your memories are of time spent inside? It turns out our parents were onto...
  7. Family Activities

    Fun winter sports for the whole family

    By Jen Klein on Dec 5, 2011
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    The family that plays together, stays together. From goofing off in the backyard to intense competition, your family is all about...
  8. Exercise & Fitness

    Best fitness wear for cold-weather workouts

    By Laura Carson Miller on Oct 6, 2011
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    Just because the weather outside has turned from sunny and warm to chilly and damp doesn’t mean you have to abandon your outdoor...
  9. New mom health and wellness

    Outdoor activities for new moms

    By Christy Pogorelac on Sep 15, 2011
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    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...
  10. Family Activities

    3 educational outdoor games

    By Michelle Maffei on Jul 25, 2011
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    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...
  11. More Travel

    Top 5 ways to support national parks

    By Kristin Bustamante on Jul 24, 2011
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    The U.S. has more than 380 national parks and monuments. That's more than 84 million acres of fun, adventure and opportunities to...
  12. Family Activities

    5 Tech-free things to do in your backyard

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jul 21, 2011
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    Craving some tech-free family time? Head into the backyard for these five fun tech-free things to do.
  13. Travel

    Planning a national park vacation

    By Vicki Clinebell on Jul 19, 2011
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    More than 275 million Americans make our national parks their vacation destinations annually. Whether you choose spectacular Zion in...
  14. Exercise & Fitness

    4 Reasons to exercise outdoors

    By Linda Melone, CSCS on Jul 19, 2011
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    Running indoors on a sweaty treadmill can't compare with the feeling of the wind on your face and the spray of the surf while...
  15. More Travel

    Samantha Brown's summer travel tips

    By Kristin Bustamante on Jul 18, 2011
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    The U.S. is home to 384 national parks and monuments. That's a lot of vacation options! Luckily, travel expert Samantha Brown, star...
  16. Conditions

    Lyme disease: Myths, treatment and overtreatment

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Jul 18, 2011
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    With summer hiking and camping in full swing, Lyme disease is more of a threat to our health. We've all heard that you need to check...
  17. Exercise & Fitness

    Bike fitness: Tips to get the right bike fit

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Jul 13, 2011
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    Looking for the ultimate outdoor workout now that summer is in full swing? Gaynor Collester, chief Spin Doctor for Performance...
  18. Family Activities

    Kid-friendly gardening projects

    By Tiernan McKay on Jun 13, 2011
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    There's nothing better than fresh air and dirt to help create childhood memories.Why not get outside for some kid-friendly gardening...
  19. Activities for Kids

    Tips for selecting the right summer camp for your children

    By Mary Fetzer on May 10, 2011
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    Summer camp is a fun, interactive way for your child to develop self confidence and a sense of responsibility. Not all camps are the...
  20. Family Activities

    7 Kid-friendly outdoor activities

    By Tiernan McKay on May 4, 2011
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    With spring fast approaching, it's time to get the kids back into nature. Exposing them to a wide range of outdoor activities at a...
  21. Health

    8 Fun outdoor games for kids

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Apr 29, 2011
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    Luring kids outside isn't easy when so many electronic options beckon indoors. Next time you’re struggling to pry your kids away...