There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes
I’m going to be totally honest – crafts are not my thing. Popsicle sticks, sequins, googly eyes and foam sheets usually make me cringe, and don’t even get me started on glitter. But there is one type of craft that I truly enjoy doing with my kids and that is – surprise, surprise – the open-ended nature craft. A nature… Read More
I’m not a pro gardener by any means. If I were to rate myself and my gardening skills on a scale from ‘total newbie’ to ‘awesome expert’ I would probably wind up somewhere in the ‘mediocre’ range. While this used to bother me, I’ve never let it stopped me. (I explain why I’ll die trying in The Top 5 Reasons… Read More
I love family camping. LOVE it. The fresh air, the simplicity, the mindfulness that comes from unplugging and worrying about nothing but where to pitch your tent and make the perfect campfire. But let’s be honest, sometimes family camping doesn’t exactly go the way you had planned. When we headed down to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky for a… Read More
The moment I became a mom in the U.S. I knew I had a story to tell – the story about parenting in Scandinavia and everything that it entails, including outdoor napping, forest schools and raising children who care about nature. Well, it’s been nine years since my oldest daughter was born and the road to publishing my parenting memoir… Read More
Countless kids have had their first nature experiences in parks, and for children who live in urban areas, public lands are an essential gateway to the natural world. National parks like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and the Smoky Mountains may be among the most famous and iconic public lands, but our nation’s thousands of local and state parks are just… Read More
This is such an amazing story - can you imagine hiking the Appalachian Trail with that setup?
In 1955, at the age of 67, Emma Rowena Gatewood became the first woman to hike the entire 2,168 mile (3,489 km) Appalachian Trail -- wearing sneakers and carrying an army blanket, a raincoat, a shower...
Wow!
Now children with disabilities can enjoy a water park designed for their needs
"The natural stimulation of being outside seems to replenish minds exhausted from practicing self-discipline. It re-energizes the part of the brain that controls concentration, checks urges and delays gratification."
How gardening can help build healthier, happier kids
washingtonpost.com
Studies show being in nature can improve impulse control and immunity, among other positive effects.
I feel sorry for this woman, but OMG I can't stop laughing😂😂
How NOT to hike... 😂 Do you have any hiking fail stories, videos or pictures? Share them in the comments. We Are Wildness Connect #rewildyourlife #hiking #funny Video author: unknown
Wow - did you know these exist?
It's hard to believe this is a real animal.
