outdoor activities

  1. 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.
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Children's Health

    Fun outdoor activities for kid-friendly fitness

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 18, 2011
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    Celebrate Earth Week, Screen Free Week, and the warmer weather by getting your kids outside to play – and get some exercise. These...
  12. Wellness

    Vitamin D fact sheet: Celebrating the sunshine vitamin

    By Jessica Padykula on Apr 17, 2011
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    Spring has finally sprung, the sun is shining (hurray!) and you’ll likely be spending much more time outdoors in the coming months...
  13. Wellness

    Summer health tips: Music festival survival guide

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 16, 2011
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    If part of your warm weather activities includes basking in the sun at any one of the many outdoor music and arts festivals -- such...
  14. Live Green

    Teach your kids the value of nature

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 13, 2011
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    Kids who are constantly engaged in gaming, texting and television often have little connection or appreciation for nature because...
  15. Family Activities

    6 Spring party themes for kids

    By Kat Hobza on Apr 12, 2011
    It has been a long, drawn-out winter for many parents and kids. Cooped-up kids can’t wait to run outside and shake off the cold...
  16. Toys & Play

    Your baby's first outdoor experiences

    By Monica Beyer on Apr 7, 2011
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    Spring is here, summer will follow soon enough and you're eager to burst the bonds of winter and explore nature with your new baby....
  17. Exercise & Fitness

    How to maintain your exercise motivation

    By Jessica Padykula on Mar 15, 2011
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    Need a shape-up on exercise motivation? Though you stuck to your fitness resolutions for first few weeks of the new year, now it’s...
  18. Exercise & Fitness

    Outdoor fitness: Kick and toss your way into shape

    By Linda Melone, CSCS on Mar 15, 2011
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    If you're like most people, you've had your fill of winter weather. It's finally time to trade in that boring treadmill workout for...
  19. Losing Weight

    5 Healthy habits for summer slimdown

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Mar 14, 2011
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    Spring’s here and summer is near, and you're starting to panic about your slimdown for bikini season. Though quick-fix crash diets...
  20. Exercise & Fitness

    Ditch the gym every day of the week

    By Lisa M. Maloney on Mar 2, 2011
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    Do you struggle to drag yourself into the gym on warm, sunny days? Don’t bother. Exercising outdoors – a literal breath of fresh air...
  21. Gardening

    4 Gardening apps for your green thumb

    By Lauren Fairbanks on Mar 2, 2011
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    Though gardening and technology may not seem to mesh, there are a growing number of smartphone apps to help you with your green...