June 11

Tips for getting your family outdoors this summer

Don’t let kids have all the fun! SUMMER!!  Summer!  Summmmmmmmer.  Does your level of summer break excitement start to turn to shades of panic when you realize those long lazy days aren’t quite so lazy (but they sure can be long)?  Do your kids are stare at you, waiting for one of your brilliant ideas … Read More

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June 9

5 reasons why your child needs unstructured outdoor play time

Make way for play! Summer or not, our days are usually hectic, sometimes over-scheduled, and always filled with things to do.  So, how are you going to fill your child’s 70 (give or take) days off from school this summer?  Don’t.  Yup, you heard (errr, read) right.  Don’t.  Instead, open the door, step back and … Read More

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June 3

6 things to do to support positive risk taking in kids

Not all risks are bad:  Why we shouldn’t bubble wrap our kids There was a time when my son, Jack, banned me from the skateboard park.  Yes, banned.  It could be because I constantly gasped and hollered, “Are you OK, sweetie” when he fell, which was a lot.  To be fair, I was an equal-opportunity … Read More

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April 21

Tips & tricks: Hiking with dogs

Have a “pawsome” time! Is there anyone who gets more excited to go outside than we do?  Say, someone of the 4-legged canine variety?  At the first sight of a backpack and hiking boots, does your furry friend get so excited he runs back and forth between you and the front door no less than … Read More

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April 13

A Crash Course in Camp-For Parents

With so many choices, what should you find out about a summer camp before sending your child? All parents want to choose the best and safest experiences for their child. Here are ten questions that you should ask before enrollment:   Is this camp Accredited by the American Camp Association or other nationally recognized accrediting … Read More

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Tips & tricks: Stand up paddleboarding with kids

Everything’s better by the water! I’m a firm believer that being in, next to or on the water is otherworldly.  Maybe it’s because I grew up near the ocean, and I think saltwater trickles through my veins and any activity involving water is medicinal.  I love reading a book with my toes wiggling in the … Read More

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March 26

4 springtime California outdoor activities for the entire family

Spring fever . . . it’s going around.  Catch it! Are you starting to feel a bit restless?  Maybe there’s a sense of excitement bubbling up inside you, but you’re not sure why.  Do you catch yourself staring out your office window with daydreams and wandering thoughts overtaking your to-do lists?  How about having the … Read More

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March 24

4 springtime Colorado outdoor activities for the entire family

Spring . . . the indecisive season Ahhh, springtime in Colorado.  Let’s face it, this season has multiple personalities.  In the shoe farm next to my front door, boots and flip-flops happily co-exist just waiting to see which I’ll choose given the day’s weather.  And, actually, on any given day, there’s a good chance I’ll … Read More

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March 12

Leave No Trace: What it is and why it’s important

If a group creates a new trail and no one is around to see it, does it matter? Think you know about Leave No Trace?  I did, too.  Turns out, I didn’t.  Last week, if you asked me about Leave Not Trace, I would have told you it meant bringing your trash home with you … Read More

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March 10

Colorado Mountain Camp – Permitting for Summer 2015 Expeditions

Rocky Mountain National Park – There’s no place quite like it. Every year there is nervous excitement in the air as our many months of prepping and planning for summer RMNP expeditions can literally disappear in a heartbeat. March 1st marks the start of one of the busiest days of the year for Rocky Mountain National … Read More

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