With three young nieces, ages 8-10 years old, coming to visit me this summer, I was trying to think of some fun games and activities that would keep them occupied and happy. Bass Pro Shops Family…
As settlers traveled across the country a couple hundred years ago, their needs were simple even though times were harsh. Food, shelter and safety were primary. After trudging laborious miles through…
In established campgrounds, picking a site is easy – usually just selecting the numbered parking spot and plunking down a tent. But stray from the beaten path and the question of where to spend the…
Is your family ready to ditch the neighborhood pool or park for something more exciting but you don’t know how to get started? Adults and kids can learn fun new ways to enjoy the outdoors by checking…
I spend a great deal of time in the outdoors. I fish, hike, paddle and scout. And, although I don't hunt with a gun, I do so with a camera — capturing wildlife in its most natural setting.…
Baby, it’s cold outside—but that doesn’t mean you have to put your love of camping on hold for the next few months.
In fact, winter camping can be a great experience to beat the summer crowds,…
When given four hours of what I call brain time, I get lost in a web of thoughts. Brain time is the time I spend stuck in the car driving for several hours.
Programs like Outdoor Mentors matches…
Watching wildlife while camping or hiking is always entertaining to some degree. Catching a few wild critters in action with a camera adds to the fun, and possibly, more the reason to get out on a…
I slipped out of the tent to greet the new day that was dressed in fog. The first task was to get a campfire going in the stone ring, so breakfast and coffee could be prepared. The crackling sound…
With the perks of a front-row stargazing seat and distance from the hustle and bustle of life, there’s nothing quite as romantic as an evening spent in the great outdoors with your sweetheart. A…
When hunting, fishing, hiking or engaging in other outdoor sports, the opportunity arises for us to observe and be near wild animals. These can be great experiences; however, along with those…
Camping is among the most fun activities to embark upon as a family. Over time, it can become a time-honored tradition passed down throughout generations.
To create that rich legacy, it's important…
