Since 1938 the Western National Parks Association (WNPA) has been supporting the National Parks of the western U.S. as a partner in education. You may have seen their stores at your favorite...
I seem to be continually finding outdoor activities I didn’t know existed. Tightwire walking is common in the circus, but becomes an extreme sport when practiced between skyscrapers. We hear...
Extreme Ironing (EI) is an outdoor sport that adds the complication of ironing clothing to the outdoor activities many of us already enjoy. EI affectionados have combined their laundry efforts with...
The term ‘wildways’ is used in its broadest sense by the Wildlands Network in its efforts to build interconnecting habitats for the benefit of migrating wildlife. The concept, however,...
Susan G. Solomon has written a book titled The Science of Play: How to Build Playgrounds That Enhance Children’s Development. In her own words: “I have been frustrated by recent...
Reports indicate that black bears are coming out of hibernation early this year in the northwestern states and as far east as Yellowstone National Park. This is probably due to the relatively mild...
Born to Explore by Richard Wiese I wrote a full review of this book in the eMagazine, but wanted to mention it here for those that missed the article. I summarized my review this way:...
Irina Musuc, wrote about Outdoor activities in different countries in the Multicultural Kids Blogs. She notes that the outdoor activities pursued in different countries “depends on climate,...
Bicycle Route 66 Route 66 is the Will Rogers Highway and the Main Street of America. It crosses America’s heartland on its way from Chicago to Los Angeles. It’s also a great route for...
Pacific Crest Trail in the Winter The Pacific Crest Trail follows the crest of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada ranges through Washington, Oregon and California where it reaches a peak elevation of...