July 10

6 Colorado summer locations to continue the adventure

Be active beyond camp! Your kids had an awesome time at summer camp, right?  You know what they did each day, but I bet you’re wondering where they went for their outdoor adventures – you know, so you can share in the fun!  Well, we want you and your campers to continue the adventure long … Read More

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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 13

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 2

Tips & tricks:  Biking with kids

Biking fun:  Going beyond handlebar fringe and bells! You’ve made it past teaching your kiddos how to ride a bike.  You got beyond running awkwardly beside them, trying desperately to avoid even the slightest bump that would inevitably cause a tumble of epic proportions (at least in their minds).  They wobbled; you wobbled.  They fell; … Read More

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February 12

Come for the adventures, stay for the outdoors with Avid4 Adventure and Vela Adventures!

Scaling a rock face?  Check.  Rafting through mild to wild water?  Check.  Conquering switchbacks?  Check.  You’ve already chosen Vela Adventures for your quests, and you know that growing, stepping out of comfort zones and trying new things in a safe environment is for everyone.  Kids shouldn’t have all the fun, right? So, what are some … Read More

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February 5

Tips & tricks:  Hiking with kids

Hikes don’t have to mean “YIKES”! I’ll admit it.  It wasn’t my finest mommy moment.  During a hike, our 6-year old sat down in the middle of the trail and refused to budge.  He said he was done.  He went on strike.  A hike strike.  He was too big to carry and too young to … Read More

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