Author Archives: Linda McGurk

5 Ways Free Outdoor Play Benefits Kids

Do you remember what your summer evenings were like as a child? If you were...

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Outdoor Recreation Gone Wild – And Why We Need More Friluftsliv

Recently, the girls and I went camping for a couple of nights in a scenic...

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Summer Reading List for Nature Lovers and Other Outdoorsy Types

So many books, so little time…Between working, adventuring outdoors and taking care of all the...

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Why We Must Protect and Nurture Our Children’s Sense of Wonder

Recently, I walked outside just to find my two daughters lying on the back deck...

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How to Dress for Cold Weather (Video+Gear List)

“They didn’t go outside; it was just too cold for them today,” the substitute teacher...

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