Outdoor time is refreshing for the mind and the spirit. Between the fresh air and the exercise, everyone can benefit for time outside. For a visit to the national parks, most of the sites are free year round. Only about…
9 Nonprofits that Support the U.S. National Parks For those who want to support the land they love, there are several nonprofits that benefit the national parks. You might have time and want to donate it in a park. You…
Explore a National Park and discover a majestic landscape. Or wander through a National Park to learn about the people of the past. Whatever your reasons, a book can help you with your journey. The U.S. offers 63 national parks…
Top Places to go in San Diego with Kids San Diego has been a family favorite for decades. With fabulous year-round weather, families can have fun at the beaches, the parks and the museums. I’ve pulled together a list 20+…
After camping with kids for over 15 years, I’m here to say, make it easy for Mom. I’ve see too many Moms trying to make scones at the campsite with a carful of gear. Just don’t. Who are you trying…
Might be a quest to visit all 50 states, or you might be on your way to the Black Hills of South Dakota or Yellowstone National Park, either way Nebraska offers a great road trip stop. Scotts Bluff National Monument…
The Smokies of Tennessee and North Carolina are a top year-round mountain destination. It’s home to some spectacular fall color, especially in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. During your getaway find outdoor activities galore, like rafting, horseback riding, zip…
Discover Utah’s technicolor show where the delicate pink of a sunrise pops into vermillion red then rusts into a sunset orange. Bryce Canyon National Park offers expansive views at every turn in the trail. The Paunsaugunt Plateau’s dramatic scenery is…
Just outside Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, offers a glimpse into two different desert ecosystems. An easy getaway from from Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix, Joshua Tree offers hiking, bouldering, night sky viewing and camping. Best explored from…
It’s the hottest, lowest and largest national park in the lower 48. Extreme might describe a summer visit where all living things keep to the shade. Though a winter visit can be sublime with mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine.…
Best Nonprofits to Engage Kids in Nature Kids have a natural attraction to the outdoor world and it effects their energy in the nature world. If you want to get the kids in your life more outdoor time, here’s the…
Best National Parks for Fall Color Fall color season might be the best time to visit the national parks. The hum of the summer crowds had died down and find a chill in the air perfect for sweaters and s’mores. Here is…